Barry (2018)

Overview of the Series "Barry"

"Barry" is an American tragicomic crime television series created by Alec Berg and Bill Hader for HBO. The series aired from March 25, 2018 to May 28, 2023, spanning 4 seasons and 32 episodes. The lead role of hitman Barry Berkman is played by Bill Hader.

Plot

Barry Berkman is a former Marine who works as a contract killer in Cleveland. He feels empty and lonely. One day, he travels to Los Angeles to eliminate a target and accidentally stumbles into an acting class. There, he discovers a new passion for acting and tries to leave his criminal past behind, but his criminal connections and past constantly threaten to destroy his new life.

Cast

• Bill Hader — Barry Berkman
• Stephen Root — Monroe Fuches
• Sarah Goldberg — Sally Reed
• Glenn Fleshler — Goran Pazar (season 1)
• Anthony Carrigan — NoHo Hank
• Henry Winkler — Gene Cousineau
• Michael Irby — Cristobal Sifuentes (season 2)
• D'Arcy Carden — Katie (season 3)
• Patty LuPone — Lilian (season 4)

Crew

• Creators: Alec Berg, Bill Hader
• Directors: Bill Hader, Alec Berg, Hiro Murai, and others
• Writers: Alec Berg, Bill Hader, Duffy Boudreau, Taofik Kolade, and others
• Composer: David Wingo
• Studio: HBO Entertainment, Alec Berg Inc., Hanarply

Awards

The series received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Bill Hader) and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Henry Winkler).

Franchise Chronology

The series has no direct prequels, sequels, or spin-offs. It is a standalone work.

Where to Watch

• HBO Max (USA): https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GXkRjxwjR68PDwwEAABKJ
• UAKino (Ukraine): https://uakino.club/serials/barry-2018/