Barry

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 25, 2018
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 199 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 155 out of 199
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 199
  3. Negative: 11 out of 199
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  1. Voodoo123
    Jun 27, 2018
    6
    Highly watchable dramedy punches above its weight class to produce entertainment that fails only by being predictable in places which reveals that the writing does, on many an occasion, lack depth. Excellent cast elevate certain key scenes allow the mostly two dimensional characters the illusion of greater depth.
  2. 3ebfan511
    Jul 30, 2018
    4
    I've watched parts of 2 episodes and have no interest in seeing any more. The premise is simply not beiievable as a hitman and acting, if somehow brought together, would maybe be by some super extroverted type of person, not some introvert with no personality which he plays. So, this character is neither belivable as a hitman OR as an actor...as literally 0 of the things portrayed.I've watched parts of 2 episodes and have no interest in seeing any more. The premise is simply not beiievable as a hitman and acting, if somehow brought together, would maybe be by some super extroverted type of person, not some introvert with no personality which he plays. So, this character is neither belivable as a hitman OR as an actor...as literally 0 of the things portrayed. Making it rather boring and uninteresting from the get-go. Could not get into and it was not good in any way shape or form. I did like Henry Winkler in his role, and the premise had promise, but it was not very well done, or believable.… Expand
  3. AllyAndro
    Apr 23, 2018
    6
    I think that overall this is a good comedy. My only comment is about actress Sarah Goldberg. I think that either this role does not fit her, or the director has not made much impression on her.
  4. OlivierPiel
    May 8, 2018
    4
    I love Bill Hader, but this show is just a cartoon with very simplistic characters. The saviour of this show is Henry Winkler. America should enjoy this wonderful human being and actor while he's alive.
  5. Bananafish
    May 9, 2021
    5
    It's a shame that television is so starved for genuine creativity that when something with an iota of wit comes out, organizations (cough cough... ) label it a "must see". This is a ridiculous show with ridiculous two dimensional characters, and a predictable and boring plot. Snore.

    Must see? NOPE.
  6. jaimecorveno
    Nov 21, 2018
    6
    There are some funny moments and acting is fine. Yet something is missing and in the end the series just leaves you cold. It's quite boring actually. Too bad, I really wanted to like this one...
  7. jessiec
    Nov 27, 2018
    5
    There are some funny moments and acting is fine. Yet something is missing and in the end the series just leaves you cold. It's quite boring actually. Too bad, I really wanted to like this one.

Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best TV Season of 2018
43
#43 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. IGN
    Reviewed by: Emma Fraser
    Jun 1, 2023
    90
    Barry is another HBO series going out while the creative juices are still flowing, and this is a bittersweet (but necessary) goodbye.
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  2. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Kevin Fallon
    Apr 25, 2022
    100
    It’s nice when a masterpiece returns and is still a masterpiece. This is still the best show on TV.
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  3. Vanity Fair
    Reviewed by: Richard Lawson
    Apr 2, 2018
    85
    The show slowly earns our trust with its zany, disarmingly warm affect and amiable actors.
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