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Barry - Bill Hader in a dark comedy about a hitman - S2 - HBO Sundays
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Pretty sure Cristóbal is still alive. He was seen scurrying away when he told his men to kill Barry
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Binged the whole show in three days. Totally incredible, one of the best shows on the air right now.
So I just watched the whole show over the last two days. Fucking hell it's so great. I've long been a fan of Hader's comedy but I've an entirely new level of respect for him now.
Noho Hank might be my favorite character on TV currently. I really liked that dude as Zsasz on Gotham but he didn't get near the material he does in this.
Has anyone said now long they plan the show to go? I imagine 3-4 seasons should be the max and would hate to see it be dragged out and suffer in quality.
Noho Hank might be my favorite character on TV currently. I really liked that dude as Zsasz on Gotham but he didn't get near the material he does in this.
Has anyone said now long they plan the show to go? I imagine 3-4 seasons should be the max and would hate to see it be dragged out and suffer in quality.
Yes he does. Its who he is no matter what he says. That final scene drove it all home. Its honestly unsettling how much of a crazy killer he is. I didnt even feel this uncomfortable with Walter white.
Bill Hader is really underrated as a dramatic actor. When he was racing to get to Fuches at the end of ep. 7, and then went on the warpath in 8, you totally buy his desperation and blind rage in those moments.
The fact that he starred in and directed ronnie/lily is incredible.
The fact that he starred in and directed ronnie/lily is incredible.
[CLOSES EYES AND ENTERS THREAD]
I binged season 1 and finished it up yesterday and am diving into season 2 today.
HOLY FUCK, WHAT A SHOW!
NoHo Hank is one of the greatest TV characters ever, no bullshit.
I binged season 1 and finished it up yesterday and am diving into season 2 today.
HOLY FUCK, WHAT A SHOW!
NoHo Hank is one of the greatest TV characters ever, no bullshit.
Haders acting is so good, when he's in normal everyday situations, he's not intimidating at all. But man, when he goes to that dark place, he's scary af.
He reminds me of The Bride, the scenes where she sees red and just kills everything.
This show is so good. So good. But yea, he's a monster for sure. He's proven he will kill innocents to keep himself safe. Reminds me of Walter White
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This always makes me laugh when I remember it.
What a great show, love it. I'm so glad they didn't kill off Hank because he's such a treasure and one of the best things from the show.
Just from a writing perspective, I love that the show always makes sure that every episode there's still at least one spinning plate or frayed wire by the end of each episode. It's easiest to spot in this last episode. Like many of the threads surrounding the main charcter seem relatively sewn off. The pin puts the blame on the gang, the play went great, Gene is released from jail a free man. But the last spinning plate/card on the house is what Fuches whispers to Gene and we remember it at the same time in the story. One last piece that isn't adressed that sets the stage for more drama. It seems really obvious for writing series television but is the most beautiful when a show makes it feel right & natural rather than artificial.
LOL this is really damn special. This might be my new go to response whenever a friend rambles.
LOL this is really damn special. This might be my new go to response whenever a friend rambles.
DAMN the final sequence was a hard watch.
What a phenomenal television show.
Currently recommending it to every single person I know.
What a phenomenal television show.
Currently recommending it to every single person I know.
She gets a lot better in Season 2, because they give her a lot more to do in terms of her character.
Like Lotus says, that's kind of the point, but here's a fun article that expands on the reaction some people had to her and the kind of character she is (slight spoilers for an episode you haven't seen yet but the quote below is safe):
https://www.elle.com/culture/a20052...ium=social-media&utm_campaign=socialflowTWELM
Also, to add on to that, she is supposed to be like that. In fact, pretty much everyone in Gene's class is an absorbed narcissist to some degree. One could even go so far as to say that every character on the show is self-absorbed, either overtly or subtly.
One thing I didn't care for this season was the Detective (Loach's) heel turn, where we find out the real reason he's hunting down Barry. That character was always a bit dopey but I thought he seemed to actually care about Janice in season 1, I didn't buy him not giving a shit about her fate at all. Just felt like a convenient way to wrap up the detective investigation plot for the season.
Overall though, still reeling from the fact that Barry killed a guy, and got away with it.
Overall though, still reeling from the fact that Barry killed a guy, and got away with it.
Thats her character.
This was by far the highlight of the season next to the following episode. Could not disagree more. I to this day think about that ending and start laughing to myself about it.
Okay, Barry telling that Albert story gave me some big validation.
"Tell me your story."
* Tells story *
"Okay, don't fucking ever tell anyone that again."
Riiight.
You can just see the reaction coming even when people are like "it can't be THAT bad".
I'm uncomfortable with how relateable I find this character.
"Tell me your story."
* Tells story *
"Okay, don't fucking ever tell anyone that again."
Riiight.
You can just see the reaction coming even when people are like "it can't be THAT bad".
I'm uncomfortable with how relateable I find this character.
Damn this is perfect.
Though I'll have to say I never got the vibe of being annoyed by Sally. I really like her character even in season 1.
It was definitely the point where she had Barry keep dropping his stuff for her, then kind of just tossed him after they slept together.
But then Barry upped it by freaking out at her with the laptop and for talking to the guy at the party. They were going back and forth for most annoying for a minute in the middle of season 1.
Finally started watching this show, and I'm glad I did. Finished up season 1 and now it's up there with some of my all time favorites. God damn @ the season 1 finale.
About to jump into season 2 now.
About to jump into season 2 now.
That still might be my favorite scene in the whole show so far. Incredible acting from them both.
Saw episode 5 and 6 last night and man, Episode 5 is just absolutely incredible. Really something else, I have to search for some behind the scenes on that.
I've been recommending Barry to all my friends disappointed with Game of Thrones. Even claimed it's the best show on HBO
That would be a bizarre choice. It's obvious she has some sort of PTSD like Barry and the war about it which is clouding her memory but it'd be in poor taste if she made it up.
Lol I keep thinking they'll flip that she abused the guy instead
Maybe. I just feel like it's in poor taste given the current climate about abuse and believing victims.
I love that little bit of foreshadowing during season 2 where Barry is training the goons how to shoot. He gets mad when he sees one guy getting a bit cocky, goes and yells at him to never lose concentration or hesitate or he'll be killed.
Then in the finale the same guy is covering the doorway ready to shoot and the camera cuts to his face as Barry walks in. You see the guy's reaction, and the hesitation, as Barry just executes the guy without a second's thought. Fucking brutal and at the same time some really great writing. Love it.
Then in the finale the same guy is covering the doorway ready to shoot and the camera cuts to his face as Barry walks in. You see the guy's reaction, and the hesitation, as Barry just executes the guy without a second's thought. Fucking brutal and at the same time some really great writing. Love it.