I always thought the flashbacks were a parallel to him being a highly skilled secret agent in the real world, before becoming a private eye.

He'll wake up. See Jean's comment for further analysis.

Malory has been in ripping form all season. Especially after such a lowkey showing last year.

Only Lana's mother is half-black, as seen in "The Kanes" from Season 6.
Archer called Lana a "quadroon" in "Diversity Hire" from Season 1.

I agree. Before, it was just a predictable long pause before the fade-to-black. These bumpers are a welcome change.

Man, I went nuts when he said that! Classic ending to Cyril's dictatorship.