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Tropes in the Scope: 7 Bullets for Archer and 007, on the Occasion of Season 7

April 1, 2016May 27, 2019 Kevin ConwayComments Off on Tropes in the Scope: 7 Bullets for Archer and 007, on the Occasion of Season 7

As FX’s most dynamic show shifts gears again for its latest season, The Dot and Line dives into the homage it’s paid to its espionage roots.

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