This is probably just a 6 or 7 star episode until you remember that your are still living in the unconscious (&highly questionable) mind of Archer since S07. He has lived his dreams of being in a Noir Thriller, a 1930's Adventure Romp (Note: There is NO GOLDEN MONKEY) and this ending seems to serve as a transition to the 3rd. The last scene in the 1930's was highly reminiscent of Alien 3 when Ripely descended into the molten forge.
I just hope they were not trolling when the last 2 mins suggested what Archer's final trope fantasy may be about.
I just hope they were not trolling when the last 2 mins suggested what Archer's final trope fantasy may be about.