10 TV Shows That Deserve Feature Films
5. Archer
The Premise: Sterling Archer is a master spy, self-assured, more than just a little bit cocky, kind of dumb, and the center of his own universe. He works for ISIS (International Secret Intelligence Service), or did until a less reputable organization claimed the acronym (something that forced producers to cease selling Archer merch with ISIS on it). He's great at his job, great with the chicks - or at least he thinks he is. Later in the series, when spy agency ISIS is disbanded by the government, Archer and his fellow spies try running drugs, following that, they wind up working for the CIA. Makes sense.
Why It Deserves The Feature Film Treatment: Imagine what Archer could do in cinemas. Damn, Pam, not those sort of cinemas!
Archer is a show that really has little need of restraint, because it's at its best when it pulls out all the stops and gets a little crazy. I.e. Archer's heroin addicted valet Woodhouse, or Christian Slater playing a version of himself as a CIA agent. Or the entire drug running storyline, frankly.
Now, picture all that, on the big screen, for a couple of hours. Mind blown. Woodhouse, clean that mess up. If you miss one spot, I'll rub sand in your eyes. Seriously. Also - I'm going to need you to go buy sand.