Wednesday, 27 April 2022

Barry - Seasons 1 & 2 (2018 Creators Bill Hader, Alec Berg)

Hit man gets into acting. Bill Hader wanders into a class led by Henry Winkler, with students including Sarah Goldberg. As Q says it's The Kominsky Method plus the assassin bit, but in fact this came first (a few months ahead).

Stephen Root is the assassin's 'manager'. Chechen mafia are Glenn Fleshler and Anthony Carrigan. Paul Newsome and John Pirruccello are cops

It's an enjoyable mix, not actually that funny. It's how the acting affects his life that is I guess the nub. Or key, if you prefer.

HBO.

Season two takes us back to Afghanistan for some searing moments. But in the funniest episode, Barry is coerced into assassinating a Tae Kwondo champion, whose ninja-like daughter gives him a terrifying run for his money.

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