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  • In El Secuestro (s2e10), Malory and Lana wonder whether Cheryl has been kidnapped. They almost rule it out because the blast doors should be down. However, they realize Archer and Ray had to open them in order to leave the garage. Malory says, "They aren't dumb enough to leave the door wide open. Are they?" Smash cut to the next scene where Archer yells, "Yes!" at Ray in an argument to get Ray to take off his turtleneck.

    Trademarks and Techniques Contributors to Archer Wiki 2025

  • A smash cut is a film editing technique that abruptly cuts from one scene to another, creating mystery, tonal contrast, or comedic irony.

    How to Use a Smash Cut Transition When Editing a Film - 2024 - MasterClass 2025

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