Barry: 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. Set and primarily filmed in Los Angeles, California, the se
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Barry is a depressed hitman from the Midwest who moves to Los Angeles.
- Barry joins an acting class while hunting a target and gets caught up in the city's theatre arts scene.
- Barry begins to question his path in life and attempts to leave his violent past behind to focus on his newfound passion for acting.
- The series is an American crime tragicomedy television series created by Alec Berg and Bill Hader for HBO.
Season overview
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. Set and primarily filmed in Los Angeles, California, the series follows a depressed hitman from the Midwest who moves to Los Angeles and gets caught up in the city and its theatre arts scene. Created by Alec Berg and Bill Hader for HBO, the crime tragicomedy television series stars Hader as Barry Berkman, a hitman who joins an acting class while hunting a target, and begins to question his path in life as he deals with his circumstances. The production premiered on March 25, 2018, and concluded on May 28, 2023, spanning across 4 seasons and 32 episodes, blending elements of comedy, crime, and drama as the protagonist struggles between his violent profession and his theatrical aspirations.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Show Must Go On, Probably?
Mar 31, 2019 · 33 min
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
The Power of No
Apr 7, 2019 · 30 min
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
Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday
Apr 14, 2019 · 28 min
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 f
What?!
Apr 21, 2019 · 31 min
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
Apr 28, 2019 · 33 min
An encounter that Barry never could have predicted has surprising effects.
The Truth Has a Ring to It
May 5, 2019 · 29 min
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 newl
The Audition
May 12, 2019 · 29 min
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
May 19, 2019 · 35 min
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 tur