Barry
HBO | Release Date: March 25, 2018
8.5
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Universal acclaim based on 162 Ratings
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Songbird1967May 31, 2023
Brilliantly written and acted. Bill Hader is a gem in every sense! The characters are wonderfully flesh and bones, complex, and multidimensional. The last season gets darker but it had no where else to go. I highly recommend.
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KimjungcusApr 18, 2023
I have started watching this show from the start now that the forth season has arrived. I love this show so much. The show is has so many funny, dramatic and terrofic moments. Bill Hader is not just a brilliant comedian but also a brilliantI have started watching this show from the start now that the forth season has arrived. I love this show so much. The show is has so many funny, dramatic and terrofic moments. Bill Hader is not just a brilliant comedian but also a brilliant drama actor. I can highly recomend this show.… Expand
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10
DiegodmartMay 7, 2023
Barry is one of the best shows on tv, so sad this is the final season. But it's going out on top, every episode is A+.
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10
beckgetz2001May 8, 2023
The show has gotten more and more dramatic and dark, and less comedic, but that's due to the way the story has unfolded. It all works, and with this and Succession going off the air, I am in need of some great new series!
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10
DonutbigboyMay 11, 2023
Barry has proven to be more than just a comedy and knows how to balance it. With only 3 episodes left I can only imagine what is left in store and how this story will be wrapped up
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8
DylanTheGuruMay 29, 2023
Season 1 is fresh and addictive, it made me laugh every episode. Season 2 is a good addition, barring some moments it has the same shine as season 1. Season 3 is convoluted, has no direction, and many nameless, boring characters. Haven'tSeason 1 is fresh and addictive, it made me laugh every episode. Season 2 is a good addition, barring some moments it has the same shine as season 1. Season 3 is convoluted, has no direction, and many nameless, boring characters. Haven't laughed once during season 3. 8/10 for season 1 and 2.… Expand
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10
ltvillanovaJan 30, 2020
Bill Hader's mind, BRILLIANT. I being full honest here saying that this series deserve all the awards that were nominated for.
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10
johndoe2014Jun 5, 2022
This is a smart show. Its structure is more shakespear or greek comedy than a contemporary kind of show. It is about morality and karma. It may not always be realistic, but if seen through the lens of karmic rules playing out, it is spot on.This is a smart show. Its structure is more shakespear or greek comedy than a contemporary kind of show. It is about morality and karma. It may not always be realistic, but if seen through the lens of karmic rules playing out, it is spot on. And always entertaining and well acted. Fresh and deserves all the awards it gets. Winkler and Root are as good as it gets.… Expand
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9
eva3si0nMay 27, 2019
2 season turned out excellent, it more dynamic and ridiculous. The 5th series so in general is ingenious. The final of a season turned out strong, it is much better than the first season.
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popdodAug 6, 2021
Production quality is very high, great cast / characters, some really stand out, premise is both funny, absurd, unnerving, and tragic. A 7 though because I think it goes way too hard on the dark angle and it starts getting very repetitive.Production quality is very high, great cast / characters, some really stand out, premise is both funny, absurd, unnerving, and tragic. A 7 though because I think it goes way too hard on the dark angle and it starts getting very repetitive. They just need to change up the story more or the 3rd season's going to wear people out and ruin the series. Please just get rid of Fuches, he sucks and is the real villain, we get it, can we move on now? It's not funny nor are we cheering on him miraculously surviving or manipulating people yet again for the millionth time. Hank is funny but again, that part of the show is getting repetitive. It's clear he doesn't want to be involved in organized crime, have him doing something else in season 3. Maybe Barry is no longer in this endless black mail situation but ends up in other situations where he needs to kill.… Expand
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10
SkinnytubJan 17, 2020
One of my favourite TV Shows of all time that everyone must watch! Bill Hader is incredible in this show. 10/10
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9
frariMar 24, 2020
One of the better shows recently on TV. A little ridiculous, a little funny, a little serious, I love it.
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10
samuelmarcaApr 20, 2020
El drama pesa mas que la comedia. El policia de Superbad es mas frio de lo que podemos pensar.
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9
MaxwooSep 6, 2020
Full of darkness, yet funny and quite intriguing, the actors are fabulous and the story is just nuts.
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8
RincemacJun 24, 2022
TL;DR: If you enjoyed Dexter, you'll love his evil twin, Barry! Give this HBO series a serious try and cringe through the few parts that are kind of over-the-top even for this one.

Long read: Barry is an absurdist and at the same time veryTL;DR: If you enjoyed Dexter, you'll love his evil twin, Barry! Give this HBO series a serious try and cringe through the few parts that are kind of over-the-top even for this one.

Long read:
Barry is an absurdist and at the same time very dark comedy in the lines of Dexter, but with a serious twist. In the mind of Barry, the main character, that is. The acting of the cast is top-notch through and through. And most of the characters are in the "believable" realm and even if their portrayal is teetering on the edge of becoming too much. The absurdist part comes from over-the-top either stupid or blatantly comic book evil villain types that get strewn in or by some of the things characters stoop to do with almost no insight into their real motives - outside of probably being borderline insane.

Put on top the Fonz actor Henry Winkler as the centerpiece of Barry's universe and "cling on for safety" PTSD mental support mentor, sprinkle in some quirky and potentially equally insane side characters the likes of Barry's love interest and her entourage and you have a winning mix that keeps interesting enough through Seasons 1-2 but get kind of unbelievable towards Season 3 when the story needs to be wrapped up tighter than Barry's latest victim is in a rolled carpet.

You will get great laughs, dark twists out of most of the characters as their archs come to an end and some seriously absurdist story sidelines to digest while they're sweeping up the pieces.

Overall, Barry is definitely a great ride along the quality lines of what makes HBO so good. Albeit one that ride suffers from some bumps in the final season, showing the weakness in the seams as they try knit all the threads that have been thrown out there neatly in the final Season.… Expand
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7
Dee-Jay_DeliFeb 26, 2023
Good show, but it lost me in season 3. Barry has an underlying theme of positive masculinity that works well and carries much of the humor. Unfortunately the plot and characters lose a bit of focus as the show progresses and some of theGood show, but it lost me in season 3. Barry has an underlying theme of positive masculinity that works well and carries much of the humor. Unfortunately the plot and characters lose a bit of focus as the show progresses and some of the themes get lost along the way.… Expand
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10
NeehaoSep 24, 2022
1st season start slows but still pretty funny, kinda goofy, sometimes emotional. Season 3 is amazing, surrealism meets psychology. Loved it
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IsteffyApr 17, 2023
A perfect blend of dark comedy and serious. This is a show that does not over-stay its welcome, even after I finished season 3. I am happy that they will end the show after season 4 because it would make sense in the story. The show is heavyA perfect blend of dark comedy and serious. This is a show that does not over-stay its welcome, even after I finished season 3. I am happy that they will end the show after season 4 because it would make sense in the story. The show is heavy on symbolism and characters arc in wonderful and unexpected ways.

Bill Hader is stellar, however he is not a 'funny' character despite the show itself being funny. This is only possible through Bill and his supporting cast's amazing acting. NoHo Hank is sooooo good and i pray this actor gets more roles after this. Just wow.… Expand
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10
KatiKnittMay 3, 2023
Great, self aware and subversive take on TV serial killer characters with some commentary on show business, toxic masculinity and feminism.
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OlivierPielApr 26, 2022
Season 1 was inventive and tongue in cheek. Season 2 veered into cartoon/Tarantino. Season 3 is a collection of clichés and dumb plot lines.
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BubblestorpedoApr 23, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After suffering through three seasons on depressing nonsense, it is revealed that everyone is awful especially title character Barry. Not an interesting trainwreck either, just a Skittles trail of cliffhangers leading to bleaker and less relatable outcomes.… Expand
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RalfbergsJul 9, 2023
I really enjoyed first seasons, but the last 2 were a bit less interesting for me and a bit too weird at times. Especially last one, but still great tv series and entertaining throughout.
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Shawn0305Jun 6, 2023
Rating: 93 Amazing)

Seasons Ranked: 1. Season 3 Rating: 100 (Masterpiece) 2. Season 2 Rating: 94 (Amazing) 3. Season 4 Rating: 89 (Great) 4. Season 1 Rating: 82 (Great) Full Series Review: Barry is great series. The show manage to blendRating: 93 Amazing)

Seasons Ranked:
1. Season 3
Rating: 100 (Masterpiece)
2. Season 2 Rating: 94 (Amazing)
3. Season 4 Rating: 89 (Great)
4. Season 1
Rating: 82 (Great)

Full Series Review:
Barry is great series. The show manage to blend dark comedy with compelling drama. The writing is excellent making the story more compelling and gives the characters depth. The cast ensemble gives phenomenal performances especially Bill Hader who does an amazing job as Barry. Overall great series.… Expand
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