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Season 4 – Barry

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Disillusioned at the thought of taking down another "mark," depressed, low-level hit man Barry Berkman seeks a way out. When the Midwesterner reluctantly travels to Los Angeles to execute a hit on an actor who is bedding a mobster's wife, little does Barry know that the City of Angels may be his sanctuary. He follows his target into acting class and ends up instantly drawn to the community of eager hopefuls, especially dedicated student Sally, who becomes the object of his affection. While Barry wants to start a new life as an actor, his handler, Fuches, has other ideas, and the hit man's criminal past won't let him walk away so easily.
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Critics Consensus

What began as a macabre comedy is now close to completely shorn of genuine mirth, but Bill Hader's masterful indictment of stardom closes the curtain with one hell of an encore.

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Judy Berman TIME Magazine Jun 7, 2023
Hader, now a full-fledged auteur who directed every episode of this final arc, stuck the landing; Barry has earned a place of honor in the antihero (or anti-antihero?) canon. Go to Full Review Inkoo Kang The New Yorker Jun 2, 2023
The final season of Bill Hader’s HBO series was the most ambitious. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Jun 1, 2023
The more anarchic the plotting and character behavior became, the more frustrated I felt trying to give all the shooting and lying and criminal activity some meaning beyond the plot gyrations. Go to Full Review Lisa Laman The Spool Jul 1, 2026
Much like how it’s difficult to pick out an acting MVP of these seven episodes...it’s hard to pick out the very best aspect of Barry’s last season. Go to Full Review Emma Vine Loud and Clear Reviews Mar 2, 2026
5/5
Though season 4 of Barry is darker than ever, Berg and Hader’s arresting final act is an unflawed masterpiece, delivering a jaw-dropping, satisfying conclusion. Go to Full Review Dónal Lynch Sunday Independent (Ireland) Jan 29, 2024
This dark and very funny show about an assassin who wants to be an actor seemed to sail under the radar over here but it’s only improved as its gone on and the new season is excellent. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kevin F @jazzmaster89 Aug 4, 2026 I mean what on earth were the writers thinking with this season. It was so incredibly poorly written and unwatchable. Ruined the entire show. See more Quinn R @qritz7 Jul 14, 2026 Disappointing last season to what was a compelling series. The jump to the future in the middle of the season felt disjointed and abrupt. It felt like all new characters joined the show. Don’t understand why Hader went that direction. (55%) See more Dave N @Cymbeline Mar 9, 2026 Overall review of the show S1 - S4: Moments of genius, some hilarious parts, well-acted, with some brilliant characters. The part that lets it down is the plot, which feels increasingly random as the show goes from season to season. In the first season, the high level of comedy means it gets away with ludicrous plot swings, but it morphs into something darker by season 4 and the plot writing should have morphed with it. Instead, we often get something akin to a roadrunner cartoon where the characters react in deeply emotional ways to someone running into a tunnel painted on a wall, and it just felt jarring to me. I loved the emotional resonance of the final season, and the character development, I just wished it had all been wrapped into a plot that made it feel logical and justified and not happening almost at random. NoHo Hank's storyline stands out as the most grounded in believable actions and feelings, which also made it the most powerful. See more Andrew B @ABdestroyer233 Mar 3, 2026 Definitely the weakest season of the show but overall it was still very good, and I highly recommend this show to anyone thinking about trying it out. While the time skip was confusing at the start it made sense after some time and overall the ending was pretty good. Final rating for the show 9/10. See more Who K @WhoKnew22 Feb 28, 2026 Beginning of the End for Barry a few episodes reminded me of a Nordic Police drama skipped those but it does have a fitting finale See more Daniel M @MazzaQuePasa Nov 21, 2025 The show ended extremely emotionally and it didn’t disappoint in ending in a messed up way, since the entire series always had shocking plot twists. Every season felt very different from each other and this one was no different. It definitely had me in my feelings after the last episode. See more Read all reviews
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Alec Berg

Creator

Bill Hader

Creator

Bill Hader

Barry Berkman

Stephen Root

Fuches

Henry Winkler

Gene Cousineau

Sarah Goldberg

Sally Reed

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 16, 2023 Yikes Barry goes to prison and receives VIP treatment from the guards; Sally has a meltdown on her flight back to her hometown; Hank is in Santa Fe with Cristobal, but their peaceful getaway is short-lived. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 16, 2023 Bestest Place on the Earth Barry gets an unexpected visitor; Gene tells his story; Hank and Cristobal try to move on with their lives; Sally tries to come to terms with the fact that she went out with Barry. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 23, 2023 You're Charming Sally begins teaching her acting class; Gene is unsure of the article; Barry's deal gets underway; Hank's past confronts him. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 30, 2023 It Takes a Pyscho Barry's escape from prison affects everyone around him; Sally trains her new protégé; the entry of Chechens into the patterns threatens Hank and Cristobal's new business. Details Episode 5 Aired May 7, 2023 Tricky Legacies Eight years have passed, and Barry and Sally are living in a rural town somewhere in middle America with their son John; Barry seems satisfied with his new life, but Sally is not. Details Episode 6 Aired May 14, 2023 The Wizard Barry asks Sally to assemble a firearm as he wants to kill Cousineau, but she refuses, which leads to an intense argument involving their past; Fuches is released from prison. Details Episode 7 Aired May 21, 2023 A Nice Meal Sally and John travel to Los Angeles; Hank sends men to eliminate Fuches; Gene holds a briefing about the film project. Details Episode 8 Aired May 28, 2023 Wow After having received a call from NoHo Hank, Barry leaves to go save his family; Barry is confronted with a choice as he learns Mr. Cousineau is blamed for the death of Janice. Details

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Season Info

Director
Bill Hader
Creator
Alec Berg, Bill Hader
Executive Producer
Alec Berg, Bill Hader, Aida Rodgers, Elizabeth Sarnoff
Screenwriter
Alec Berg, Bill Hader, Emma Barrie
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 16, 2023
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