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It's always nice to see a show with a vision end on its own terms. Barry's final episode felt like the culmination of the entire show in a well crafted, tightly paced 35 minute finale that wrapped up all the loose ends and reminded us why this story was so amazing in the first place.

Barry is about A LOT, despite it's somewhat paint-by-numbers premise of an assassin trying to "get good" and embracing acting classes to restart his life. This show could've gone in so many directions, but the one it chose was, in my opinion, the right one. Barry is a tale about morality, about the human capacity (or lack thereof) to change, about justice and fairness. It's about Hollywood and how it acts as a magnet to attract the most selfish and narcissistic amongst us.

Barry is also a story about characters and this season represents the reckoning for all of them. Every character is embroiled in some sort of interesting moral dilemma that tests their character. Sally, Hank, Cousineau, Fuches, and of course Barry, are all put in situations where they can make a choice to do what's right or do what's expedient for them. Their actions have consequences and it's amazing to see these characters - many of whom started off as comedic and stereotypical (on purpose) grow and mature to become so complicated and fleshed out.

This season is also amongst the most visually, narratively, and cinematographically interesting of the show; it elevates the material with interesting storytelling and visual choices, a slow pace that the show knows when to snap out of, perfectly timed comedy, and a zany (but not over the top) vibe that straddles the line between comedy and tragedy.

I do prefer Season 3, which I contend is still Barry's best. The season does seem to run out of narrative steam at a point and doesn't have as much of the plot building that the last season had. But honestly, this show ended about as greatly as it could've.

Last episode left us with so many unanswered questions and many thought it would be difficult to tie up all lose ends in just one episode. But the writers have done it again. They continue to surprise and make us laugh until the credits roll. A very fitting ending for this show. Every character's arch has been completed. Have we ever witnessed a finale like this before? Unpredictable and funny.

It's funny while also being serious. The characters decisions make sense and everything that has happened the past four seasons has led to this. Was there any other way it could end? Not this show. A great ending to a very unique show we have had the luxary of enjoying these past years.

I have been watching this show ever since the first episode aired way back when I was fifteen and I have not missed a moment, it's crazy that it's over but what's even more nuts is how great the whole ending of the series was. I did not anticipate this at all, like at all- at all. That one shot in Genes house( you know the one I'm referring to where it seems out,) Straight up out of a Andrei Tarkovsky film. To think that the finale of this show and the finale of this aired back to back with only a three minute ad break to separate them is absolutely nuts, HBO is where it's at and it would be any screenwriters privilege to work for such a rarefied company.

This episode is a masterful conclusion to one of the most original and daring shows of the decade. Bill Hader and Alec Berg have crafted a finale that is both satisfying and surprising, delivering a mix of comedy and tragedy that is rare and remarkable. The episode manages to tie up the loose ends of the story while also leaving room for interpretation and imagination. The flash-forward sequence is especially brilliant, showing how Barry's legacy is distorted by the Hollywood machine and how his son struggles to make sense of his father's actions. The performances are outstanding, with Hader, Winkler, Goldberg and Carrigan giving their best in their final roles. The episode also features some of the most hilarious and shocking moments in the series, such as the bloody shootout between Hank and Fuches' men and the movie version of Barry's life. This episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who appreciates smart and dark humour.

Barry leaves with narrative satisfaction. Strong acting & writing from start to finish. You walk away asking the question that has lingered on the subconscious throughout the show: who was I rooting for & why? A show that never once became predictable or subject to cheap tricks. Raw, messed up, dark, ominous, funny, goofy. NoHo Hank remains an all-time character on tv. Bill Hader should be able to get any acting/writing/directing job he wants from here on it. Dude crushes it. Henry Winkler's best role. It feels designed for him. All things considered, a gripping & earned finale to tie a bow on a consistently fresh & unique show.