“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.
Where to Watch
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Episodes
1. Chapter One: Make Your Mark
A Midwestern contract killer gets hit with the acting bug while on a job in LA.
2. Chapter Two: Use It
Gene encourages his class to channel grief into artistic expression. Barry faces a dilemma.
3. Chapter Three: Make the Unsafe Choice
Barry fulfills an obligation, and comforts Sally after an audition gone awry. The Chechens welcome a hitman legend.
4. Chapter Four: Commit ... to YOU
Barry finds that extricating himself from Fuches, and winning Sally's affections, is more difficult than he thought.
5. Chapter Five: Do Your Job
Barry looks to hit the reset button with Sally, and finds himself paired with a reckless acquaintance named Taylor.
6. Chapter Six: Listen with Your Ears, React with Your Face
Barry tries to distance himself from Taylor, while Moss looks to end her association with Gene.
7. Chapter Seven: Loud, Fast, and Keep Going
A deadly shootout threatens Barry's timely participation in Sally's big stage moment.
8. Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth
Barry vows to give up his life of crime. Moss closes in on an arrest.
Cast & Crew
Bill Hader
Barry Berkman
Sarah Goldberg
Sally Reed
Anthony Carrigan
NoHo Hank
Henry Winkler
Gene Cousineau
Stephen Root
Monroe Fuches
Robert Wisdom
Jim Moss
Story & Production Details
Reviews & Thoughts
(Review only for s1) After watching the last episode of the season, I had this tingly feeling in my back of deja vu, and I spent a good fifteen minutes trying to find the source- which I found in the show “You”. Both shows depict this character trying to wash away their murderous tendencies and have a quote-unquote normal life, but failing at that at every turn. Barry, however, is significantly more… wholesome. There’s no stalking, he develops real connections with people, and at the heart of it, the show is a comedy. (It’s easy to tell Bill Harder came from comedy backgrounds) Not only that but the cinematography is absolutely supreme. I came into the show knowing Bill Harder had studied film but it’s so evident- ESPECIALLY with the cold opens and the scenes where Barry’s PTSD are shown. Anyways, 10/10. Watch it, I’m begging you. It’s so funny, it’s so emotional, and it’s just a perfect show.
Nothing in this shows matters. Its one limp scene after another. Its this weird show that thinks that "awkward" scenes are enough to be funny. In Pulp fiction when two killers talk about frivolous things, just as they are about to kill someone it increases the tension, because the scene is masterfully written. In this show its takes away the little suspense and engagement the viewer has. Further, I am not sure if the authors realize it but all the characters that are actors in the show are exactly as shallow, unlikable, narcissistic and dumb as normal people see actors as. I couldn't give a fuck about any of their problems. Maybe you have to be just as shallow, narcissistic and dumb to connect emotionally. The plot also does not make sense and most characters behave like idiots. Its content to watch while you scroll on your phone or eat, that's it. HBO, I am disappointed.
