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Barry
"A hitman searching for some direction."
Overview
A hit man from the Midwest moves to Los Angeles and gets caught up in the city's theatre arts scene.
Status
Ended
Created By
Alec Berg, Bill Hader
Network
HBO
Seasons & Episodes
Season 2
Desperate to leave his violent past behind in favor of his newfound passion, Barry is attempting to untangle himself from the world of contract killing and fully immerse himself in acting. But getting out is messy. 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.
Episodes
The Show Must Go On, Probably?
Barry tries to convince Sally and the rest of the class to go ahead with a performance, despite the absence of teacher Gene Cousineau, who's grief-stricken after the disappearance of Detective Moss. With Goran gone, NoHo Hank and Cristobal's new partnership faces growing pains and jealousy issues. Back in Cleveland, Fuches learns that replacement hitmen don't come easy.
The Power of No
Facing pressure from Noho Hank, Barry struggles to pull off an important hit. After asking the class to mine their personal traumas for an original piece, Gene decides to confront his own past. A visit to her agents leaves Sally disappointed. Fuches tries to evade questions in Cleveland.
Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday
As part of a class project, Gene tasks Barry with revisiting his past, and Sally reflects on her own personal history. Barry offers to provide training to NoHo Hank's men. Fuches finds Barry in an unexpected location.
What?!
Barry's patience is put to the test when a figure from Sally's past arrives in LA. Gene gets a pleasant surprise and encourages Barry to believe that change is possible.
ronny/lily
An encounter that Barry never could have predicted has surprising effects.
The Truth Has a Ring to It
In preparation for his big scene with Sally, Barry works with Gene to help get into character. Sally resolves to embrace her truth. Noho Hank prepares for a big night with his newly-trained men. Fuches goes on a mission.
The Audition
Barry prepares for his first audition under Gene's guidance. Sally takes a stand in a meeting with a major TV producer. Noho Hank bares all.
berkman > block
Barry is out for vengeance. Noho Hank faces the looming threat of being sent home. Sally makes a split-second decision on the night of the acting class' big performance. Fuches turns to an unexpected source for help.
Top Cast
Bill Hader
Barry Berkman
Sarah Goldberg
Sally Reed
Anthony Carrigan
NoHo Hank
Henry Winkler
Gene Cousineau
Stephen Root
Monroe Fuches
Robert Wisdom
Jim Moss
