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Barry

2018·Show
32Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.3Metacritic888.4Rotten Tomatoes98%89%
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Where to watch

HBO Max

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What's your score?

Your score

Barry fingerprint

Very funny, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and dark humor

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Dark Humor9
  • Satire & Parody8

World

Crime, show business, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and score

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

A hitman searching for some direction.

A hit man from the Midwest moves to Los Angeles and gets caught up in the city's theatre arts scene.
Dark Comedy Crime ThrillerHollywood SatireExistential DreadHitman ProtagonistCringe HumorPsychological RealismShowbiz CritiqueStylistic DirectionMoral AmbiguityTense Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Bill Hader, Alec Berg, Hiro Murai
Written by:
Bill Hader, Duffy Boudreau, Nicky Hirsch
Produced by:
Aida Rodgers, Emily Heller, Julie Camino
Composed by:
David Wingo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Barry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barry legally?

HBO Max

Barry is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Barry worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Barry rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual content

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and sexual content.

How many seasons does Barry have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 32 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Barry?

Critics93
Audiences85

Not quite. Critics rate Barry higher (93) than audiences (85). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Barry air?

It ran from 2018 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Barry in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Barry?

116ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBOBR+102

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Barry in 116 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Barry use?

Moment KillerMajor Injury UnderreactionColorblind CastingMood WhiplashDarker and EdgierBig "WHAT?!"Took a Level in BadassPunk in the TrunkGreen-Eyed MonsterEveryone Owns a MacOffing the OffspringAdaptational Badassand 228 more

TV Tropes lists 240 storytelling tropes for Barry, including Moment Killer, Major Injury Underreaction, Colorblind Casting.