yikes

Bill Hader said that season 4 was going to lean more into the dramatic aspects of Barry this season, and I am here for it.

The comedy is still there. I can't help but chuckle when whenever Hank is on screen.

But the performances from the whole cast this episode was nothing short of remarkable. Bill Hader doesn't skip a beat from his stellar performance in season 3's finale, showing Barry going on an ever steeper decline. Sarah Goldberg gives an equally amazing performance with Sally dealing with the aftermath of Barry's arrest.

This is shaping up to me one of my favorite, if not my absolute favorite shows of all time!

What can I say the ending of Season 3 of Barry was phenomenal, top of the line tv, rejuvenated me. This first episode felt like a cooldown, it was slow, very bleak but it set everything up for what could be a satisfying finale.

Things did feel different from the jump, I was slightly disappointed with what I was seeing. I wouldn't say I was entertained by this episode, it was just a set up. It had me thinking the show would have ended perfectly at the end of Season 3.

I wanted more from this but as usual I expect Barry to pick up later in the season like previous years. Gene, Barry, Fuches and Sally have all evolved so much and are so much different than the people they were in Season 1.

This is still the most overlooked show on tv, it makes me feel like Im watching old days of quality television.

Barry's latest episode, "yikes," is a great example of a complex show that manages to be both darkly hilarious and emotionally resonant. This episode, like much of the series, is a masterful exploration of the human condition and the lengths people will go to protect themselves and their interests, even when it means doing terrible things. Exactly what Dexter should have done, and Barry did it as a comedy.

As always, the writing in this episode is top-notch, blending humor and drama in equal measure. The dialogue crackles with intensity and wit, while the characterizations remain compelling and nuanced. Despite the fact that these are all terrible people, you can't help but sympathize with them on some level.

The performances, too, are outstanding across the board. Bill Hader continues to be a revelation as Barry, managing to convey both his deadly intensity and his vulnerability.

A great first episode, here's hoping the season follows the suit.

I enjoyed the season opening and am excited for where the show is headed, it feels a bit like a slow burn but into episode 2 the story really starts speeding up.

I just can't ignore that it feels much more serious and almost bleak in tone compared with previous seasons, hopefully we will get some more tonally balanced episodes later down the line, but I can see the show taking this tone for the remainder too - which might not be a bad thing as it feels more artistic, and surreal, but looses its comedic timing for me in this opening.

The performances, writing, cinematography, music and especially some of the incredible transitions really stand out to me as high points, however the bleak tone and dramatically toned down visual comedy- heck, it feels like they've cranked down all the comedy leave me wondering just how much I'll enjoy the rest of the season.

Great, short, and sweet first episode. And a funny one too. If the season keeps this pace up, it will be a certified classic in HBO's catalog. The cinematography is impressive and so is the acting. Bill Hader continues to impress. This show has perfected the art of dark humor.

The writing is superb. It's funny, tragic, and great. What a great way to reintroduce the viewers to another season of Barry. HBO are consistently putting out great work and Barry is no exception. Barry might continue to be one of the most underrated television shows ever. It's a perfect blend of drama and comedy. Few shows will make you go from laughing out loud to crying.