I saw this show's name in one of those top 10 shows to watch for so and so reason. Usually I don't take these lists seriously but while scrolling when I saw the poster of Barry, I recognized the lead actor, Bill Hader, from the movie IT Chapter 2. I had enjoyed his role in the movie so I read about the show. I liked the premise, even though I wasn't sure how far they could stretch it. They have done two seasons successfully with plenty of awards and IMDB rating of 8.3. I look forward to season 3 whenever that happens.

I particularly enjoyed the way Barry's life as an assassin and his newfound love of acting sometimes conflict with each other, and sometimes complement each other to change his perspective. I also liked the character traits of other main characters who seem normal at first and through the first few episodes, their own style of crazy is revealed in a surprising manner. The way Barry participates in the two separate worlds of assassins and acting class also makes this show an interesting watch. I got so engrossed in this show that for a while I considered enrolling myself into a local acting class but Covid-19 is still lurking around, so maybe next year.

The humor is refreshing and interesting in this show. Even in those instances when the humor feels unintentional, it probably is by design because it is so well-timed and smartly written. It would be nasty of me to reveal any more about this show even though the plot isn't unpredictable or pushing boundaries in story-telling. But if you enjoy the pilot and decide to watch the two seasons, you'll realize that it is more fun when the plot reveals itself to you while you watch the show.

The most hilarious Barry episode that made my wife and I laugh a lot is the episode in which Barry goes to kill a Taekwondo master.

Overall, I'll give Barry a rating of 8.5/10. If you're looking for a show to binge-watch over the weekend, Barry is a good choice. If you're in India, you'll find it on Disney+Hotstar and if you're in U.S., you'll be able to watch it on HBO Max. Don't watch it just for humor, watch it for entertainment and you'll have a good weekend.