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- HBO
- Mar 25, 2018
- HBO
- Mar 25, 2018
Summary Low-level hitman Barry (Bill Hader) travels to Los Angeles to kill an would-be actor and finds his calling may actually be to act in this comedy from Hader and Alec Berg.
Created By: Alec Berg, Bill Hader
- HBO
- Mar 25, 2018
- HBO
- Mar 25, 2018
Summary Low-level hitman Barry (Bill Hader) travels to Los Angeles to kill an would-be actor and finds his calling may actually be to act in this comedy from Hader and Alec Berg.
Created By: Alec Berg, Bill Hader
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
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97% Positive
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0% Mixed
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3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
84
97% Positive
29 Reviews
29 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
It’s nice when a masterpiece returns and is still a masterpiece. This is still the best show on TV.
Barry isn’t always completely on target. There are more than enough nifty plot turns and deftly played scenes, though, to keep the series steadily on its feet before a season-ending cliffhanger leaves one very much wanting more.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 205 User Ratings
7.8
79% Positive
161 Ratings
161 Ratings
16% Mixed
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
5% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 205 User Ratings
7.8
79% Positive
161 Ratings
161 Ratings
16% Mixed
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
5% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
Absolutely phenomenal television. Very weird and captivating. Taut fantastic writing and script. I’m not usually a Bill Hader fan but he really shines in this production and is incredibly impressive. Henry Winkler is absolutely sensational in this and a national resource. I love these performances and all are pretty much outstanding. I didn’t think Sarah Goldberg was as fabulous as some of the other reviewers said but still strong and very convincing . I think she was over acting and could dial it back a bit. The main take away is the originality and juxtaposition of the comedic and horrific elements at the same time. Definitely worth watching and I’m looking forward to season two. The actor who plays the Chechen leader is also in Billions ( Goran) and his group reminds me of a slapstick Sopranos. Soho was also a brilliantly executed character. Stephen Root always awesome but funny in this show. Usually he’s way more chilling and sinister. Incredible story line. Kudos.
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SEASON 1
The series, created by Mr. Hader and Alec Berg (“Silicon Valley”), ingeniously mixes wetwork and dry irony. ... You don’t expect this comedy to find its target in the way it does.
The show slowly earns our trust with its zany, disarmingly warm affect and amiable actors.
A bittersweet dramedy that's uncomfortably funny and simultaneously dark and tense.
Barry’s actions towards the end felt right and honest to me, and elevated the series over the well-executed but familiar and occasionally timid comedy of its first half.
Bill is the bees kneez..! This show captivated me with action, comedy, and great performances. I'd like to make a 'shout out' to Season1 Ep 7 for the amazing performances, just wow..! Set the hook and reel'n me in. GREAT work keep it up, please!
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SEASON 1
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...
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SEASON 1
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.
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