: Archer's plan backfires when it's revealed that Katya is actually happy with Barry (or at least prefers him to Archer). Boris ends up having to facilitate Barry’s various tantrums and mechanical needs as the "mastermind" behind the scenes who keeps the KGB operations running despite Barry's erratic behavior. Key Character Dynamics
: Boris is seen managing the day-to-day absurdities of Barry’s leadership. In this episode, he notably deals with Barry's obsession with Archer and the fragile state of Barry and Katya's domestic life in Russia. Boris s04e05
: Some fans believe Boris is the true genius behind the KGB, subtly manipulating Archer and Barry to maintain his own position of relative safety and power while they destroy each other. : Archer's plan backfires when it's revealed that