TV: Barry (HBO)

[Hunter Gathers]

I didn’t see a thread on Barry.

New HBO show. Stars Bill Hader. A hitman turned wannabe actor.

First episode was hilarious. Hijinks look to ensue.

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[Bubba Thudd]

I wouldn't say it was hilarious, but it was good enough that I'll watch another couple episodes at least.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I wouldn't say it was hilarious, but it was good enough that I'll watch another couple episodes at least.

I really dug it. Surprisingly, my squeamish girlfriend also was laughing like crazy. His facial expressions are just way too good.

 

[firewagonHOCKEY]

I saw it and liked it. Wife liked it to. Will continue watching.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I wouldn't say it was hilarious, but it was good enough that I'll watch another couple episodes at least.

This is where I'm at as well. Interesting premise, with a solid pilot.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

That the Yellow King plays a Chechen gangster is quite interesting.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

I find myself wanting to like this show, but so far, it's just been kinda meh.

 

[Tkachuk4MVP]

That the Yellow King plays a Chechen gangster is quite interesting.

Also played Remus (the guy who always talked in the third person) on Boardwalk Empire. Quite the variety of HBO roles.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Also played Remus (the guy who always talked in the third person) on Boardwalk Empire. Quite the variety of HBO roles.

I love it when HBO recycles actors.

 

[CycloneLaunch]

I find myself wanting to like this show, but so far, it's just been kinda meh.

Yeah I feel the same, I get he's going for a darker comedy but i've barely laughed at the first few episodes.

Also been renewed for a second season already

 

[HanSolo]

Just caught up on it. I found it entertaining. Each episode was good for a laugh or two.

 

[Tuggy]

I feel like it's gotten better as the season has gone along. I like it.

 

[Carlzner]

Jesus that was a crazy episode

 

[HanSolo]

I feel like it's gotten better as the season has gone along. I like it.

Definitely has. There were some growing pains but I think it settled into its own tone and structure as time went on.

Jesus that was a crazy episode

Anyone who doesn't think Hader has dramatic acting chops (yes I know there's other titles to prove this) should watch this episode. He was incredible. And yeah just outright crazy what goes down.

 

[Jumptheshark]

took me awhile to get into ti

but the guy from Gotham is great

 

[izzy]

just finished it, good show

the scene in the car with chris and when he thinks back to it/chris’ wife was intense stuff

basically episode 9 (hbo typical) was one of the best episodes of any show ive seen recently

 

[Em etah Eh]

Just watched S2 Ep1, thought it was really good. Opening minutes with Fuches really got some laughs out of me.

 

[HanSolo]

Just watched S2 Ep1, thought it was really good. Opening minutes with Fuches really got some laughs out of me.

I feel like this season is shaping up to be even better than the last.

Noho Hank always cracks me up.

 

[ORRFForever]

Season 2 is often when a show gets its legs. Hopefully Season 2 will be even better than Season 1.

 

[Baby Punisher]

I am intrigued. I will continue to watch.

 

[BostonBob]

Already renewed for a 3rd Season.


from variety.com:

" Barry " has been renewed for a third season at HBO.

The news comes less than two weeks after the second season debuted on March 31. The dark comedy series, co-created by Bill Hader and Alec Berg, follows the titular Barry ( Hader ), a hitman who discovers a passion for acting when he comes to Los Angeles on a job. In Season 2, Barry is attempting to untangle himself from the world of contract killing and fully immerse himself in acting. But while Barry has eliminated many of the external factors that pushed him towards violence, he soon discovers they weren’t the only forces at play.

In addition to Hader, the series also stars Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan, and Henry Winkler. Hader and Berg serve as executive producers. Aida Rodgers co-executive produces, with Liz Sarnoff serving as consulting producer. Emily Heller is supervising producer, with Julie Camino and Jason Kim producing. Duffy Boudreau and Amy Solomon are co-producers.

The show has received considerable critical acclaim since it debuted. It picked up three Emmy Awards for its first season: best actor in a comedy for Hader; best supporting actor in a comedy series for Winkler; and best sound mixing for a comedy or drama series ( half-hour ) and animation.

 

[Mantis]

I just watched the first episode. There was literally nothing funny about it. I will probably watch a couple more and give it a chance.

If it sucks I might check out Happy

 

[Mantis]

First episode was hilarious. Hijinks look to ensue.

I know you posted this like a year ago but I have to ask what was hilarious about the first episode?

 

[CartographerNo611]

Love this show, the humor is dark and dry.

 

[HanSolo]

Hoooly shit that ending.

This episode was damn near perfection from start to finish. I really wish more people could catch onto it. Hader is stunning in this role.