Barry

7.9
20189h 36m

A listless hitman is enthralled by theatre acting and becomes eager to leave his old life behind in pursuit of a new career.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer

Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2018

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1. Chapter One: Make Your Mark

7.6

A Midwestern contract killer gets hit with the acting bug while on a job in LA.

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2. Chapter Two: Use It

7.5

Gene encourages his class to channel grief into artistic expression. Barry faces a dilemma.

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3. Chapter Three: Make the Unsafe Choice

7.5

Barry fulfills an obligation, and comforts Sally after an audition gone awry. The Chechens welcome a hitman legend.

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4. Chapter Four: Commit ... to YOU

7.3

Barry finds that extricating himself from Fuches, and winning Sally's affections, is more difficult than he thought.

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5. Chapter Five: Do Your Job

7.8

Barry looks to hit the reset button with Sally, and finds himself paired with a reckless acquaintance named Taylor.

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6. Chapter Six: Listen With Your Ears, React With Your Face

8.0

Barry tries to distance himself from Taylor, while Moss looks to end her association with Gene.

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7. Chapter Seven: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going

8.6

A deadly shootout threatens Barry's timely participation in Sally's big stage moment.

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8. Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth

8.4

Barry vows to give up his life of crime. Moss closes in on an arrest.

Cast

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Bill Hader

Barry Berkman

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Sarah Goldberg

Sally Reed

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Henry Winkler

Gene Cousineau

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Stephen Root

Monroe Fuches

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Reviews

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meganxkwok

(Review only for s1)

After watching the last episode of the season, I had this tingly feeling in my back of deja vu, and I spent a good fifteen minutes trying to find the source- which I found in the show “You”. Both shows depict this character trying to wash away their murderous tendencies and have a quote-unquote normal life, but failing at that at every turn. Barry, however, is significantly more… wholesome. There’s no stalking, he develops real connections with people, and at the heart of it, the show is a comedy. (It’s easy to tell Bill Harder came from comedy backgrounds)

Not only that but the cinematography is absolutely supreme. I came into the show knowing Bill Harder had studied film but it’s so evident- ESPECIALLY with the cold opens and the scenes where Barry’s PTSD are shown.

Anyways, 10/10. Watch it, I’m begging you. It’s so funny, it’s so emotional, and it’s just a perfect show.

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