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What a shift for Hank's character in this episode. In the beginning of the episode we're met with this eerie atmosphere as Barry's on the lose and who knows where he'll show up. I think it was a great move to not have him present for nearly the whole episode as it sets the tone that he could be anywhere at any time. It felt like Better Call Saul with Lalo, just the not knowing made me anxious for where Barry would end up and what he'd potentially do.

I didn't know who to feel more scared for between Mr. Cousineau or Hank. And when Hank was so nervous at the beginning of the episode when he and Cristobal gave their men some R&R, I thought it was mainly because of Barry, but as it turned out it was likely because of the turn he pulled on the operation he was building with Cristobal.

I love how the show nearly made us think Cristobal just got buried alive, and the direction they went with the muffled sound and slowly panning the camera into darkness was terrifying. Then we get the reveal that Hank chose to stick with Batir and his family, leaving Cristobal shattered. But what really stuck with me and I assume Cristobal, is Hank murdering all of those men, a side of Hank we hadn't really seen up until this point. We've seen him put out hits, (mostly failed ones on Barry lol) but murdering all of those people he was just bonding with a couple minutes before was a pretty cold blooded turn.

Obviously there is no room for justifying what Hank did, but I truly think he did what he did with Cristobal's safety in mind. Batir and the Chechens would've been after them if Hank didn't side with them, so he had to make the decision that wouldn't potentially kill them both.

But then we got the final scene between the two where we get to hear Cristobal's side, and see the best performance of the show from Anthony Carrigan. And that takes a lot for me to say considering the performance he put on in the season 3 finale. It reminded me of season 1 episode 7 (top 5 episode of the series btw) when Barry was trying to convince Chris to keep his mouth shut, then when Barry knew he wouldn't he was forced to kill him. Seeing Hank try to convince Cristobal to stay and even go as far as borderline threatening him by saying he knew too much was hard to watch knowing Cristobal's headspace was far from the outlook Hank had. When Hank was telling him he knew too much, that's when I knew the angle Hank was coming from, and that he had little to no choice considering it wouldn't be good for him if he let Cristobal go.

It was clear he cared about Cristobal more than anyone and he tried to pull any string to keep him by his side, but if he didn't chose Batir and the Chechens then they both would've likely been dead. But now we might see a new side of Hank as he's now running LA and with the death of Cristobal, a piece of him seemed to die as well. If we somehow get a reunion between him and Barry down the line in these final episodes, I think it's safe to say we'll see a new side of Hank we hadn't seen before.

Speaking of Barry, out of all places he decided to go back to Sally's house, which makes me wonder what he has in plan since he's clearly not right in the head. It's for the best that he showed up there and not at Gene's cabin or to hunt down Hank since we know he likely won't harm Sally, but I'm hoping Sally meant "Let's Go" as in "get the hell out of my house" because if not that's pretty concerning lol.

Also I'm unsure if Gene's son is actually ok, and considering the man ate two bullets I'm not sure of it, but here's to hoping for the best lmao.

Nonetheless things have taken a turn in episode 4. With Barry out and about and a new side of Hank being unleashed, it's safe to say the final season of Barry has made one of many turning points that will heavily affect the final episodes, and I'm excited to see where the show goes from here.

Wow. It's always great when a shows final season is absolutely on point and to present day Barry Season 4 has been absolute fire!

What makes this episode so special is the focus on everyone else but Barry. Sally's narcissism has came out even more this season with her constant need for approval, Noho Hank trying to walk the line of two different lives which by the way he stole this episode, Cusamano another character so self absorbed that he makes a tragic mistake.

I think that's what I love about this season, anti heroes in the end destroy people around them and eventually themselves, the writing is just perfect. A happy ending is not realistic, we just need a satisfying one.

Wow, that was amazing. There is a lot to unpack without getting into spoilers. I was on the edge of my seat throughout the whole episode.

That ending! What an interesting creative choice on where to take Barry. It's a big risk and I think it will be a positive one. The performances were all amazing this episode from the whole cast. Epecially from Noho Hank. Poor Christobal, Genes son... There is a lot to take in rjght now. I love the lingering suspense and the paranoia throughout the episode as we never knew where barry may show up. Bill Hader said it's going to be impossible to guess the ending of Barry. With what happened in tonight's episode please count me in on the ride.

It's been a long time since I've been this emotionally overwhelmed when watching a show. Each minute that passed by I progressively worried more and more for each character. The tension in this episode was through the roof, and I had no idea what would happen next. Hank's boyfriend dying was the final nail in the coffin to just absolutely break me. This episode has made me afraid of Barry. This episode has made me afraid of Hank. None of these people in this show are good people. Season 4 has shown me that all the characters we used to love are gone, and has ripped the blindfold off of us showing us that they were never good people the whole time. Sally trying to go back to her life, but then running back to Barry at the end of the episode was unbelievably tragic. Her whole life she has been treated like garbage, and she felt like Barry was the only one who properly understood her. She was so used to the feeling of getting treated like garbage from her family, exes, and friends that despite Barry being a hitman psycho, she still feels safe with him. I don't think a show has made more root for the main character to get caught more than this show. At least in other shows, I still have some amount of empathy towards them when they do horrendous things. But this, this is awful. What Hank did this episode was especially awful.

This episode was heartbreaking! In one of the best instalments of Barry so far, we see transformations in all its lead characters- albeit for the worst.

Barry seems to me like a show which Bill Hader didn't originally plan to end up the way it has, I think the show has manifested into something else and it is pure gold storytelling and character development. Was Barry always this messed up and through the lens each week we just see him unravel? Or have we just noticed his true psychopathic nature snap.

Barry maybe absent through the whole episode, but his presence is seen through other characters. In Hank, especially as Cristoball mentions "you are a psychopath!", Hank struggles to see how he has manipulated and how his actions have led to Cristoballs untimely death. Hank is in denial. But what a great scene, heartbreaking!

Again, Sally is using people to better herself, just as Cousineau does. Her scenario with the Director who wrote the screenplay from Coda, now directing the new "superhero blockbuster", perfectly mirrors Chloe Zhao having won the Oscar for Nomadland to then get money thrown at her to direct the "Eternals" movie, which was awful btw!

I was discussing this episode with my brother at length and he said that the binge tv generation has ruined waiting weekly for episodes, but I disagree- I love having to digest the episode properly, maybe even watching it again before the next episode arrives and discuss it week by week, it's so fun!

This series has taken me by surprise every season, it's been a blast and can't wait for the last 4 episodes! Hope everyone else reading enjoys it as much as me!

I feel like we're living in the matrix because of this show. Dark and grim lows coupled with surprise highs, this episode had it all. For the whole episode, Bill Hader is mostly absent but is made up for in the directing for these final episodes. It's crazy to think how different this show was when it first started and where the characters have progressed in such drastic fashion. Hank and Cristobal share one of the most heartbreaking scenes you will ever witness in a show that's labeled as a Comedy. Now I fully understand what it meant when they were saying that every character has Barry's "disease" this final season. Every character is finally coming to terms with who they truly are this season and it is a roller coaster to witness. I cannot believe what Hank has done this time. Gene has a shocking development that will have you reeling and we get a taste of what will come with Fuches in prison. Plus a TIME JUMP?!? This show is a Lynchian trip in the greatest sense and I can't wait to see where everyone's story ends.

Right from the very beginning, "Barry" has ultimately been about a bunch of characters all thinking that they can get whatever they want, despite the unfortunate circumstances that they all find themselves in, and their inexplicable inability to see that they are doing anything wrong and hurting the people around them. With this season, that seems to have found its way back into the minds of the writers as the entire season has basically been about characters making decisions to further their own narratives. In this episode, all of the characters face things that will shape their future, and without really knowing where they're going, they seem willing to take a leap of faith. Bill Hader is once again directing - as he's doing with all the season's episodes - and this time, he's focusing more on that aspect as his character is largely absent from the episode, giving it more time to really shine some light on the amazing supporting cast. The episode is centered around the hunt of Barry, who has escaped from prison, and how the individuals in his life all make some important decisions that will shape the future of the show and their relationships with the hitman. And it works up into one of the most satisfying episodes of "Barry" yet, with this season's storyline finally hitting the peak that it has been wanting to hit for a few weeks now, setting the stage for what's to come next packaged in an episode that was full of heartbreak and incredible character development.

On its surface, "Barry" is certainly presented to the audience as a dark comedy. And it is, but it's also important to understand that this show works the best when the comedy is mixed in with the drama, because these writers know how to squeeze out all the drama of a seemingly hilarious situation. In this episode, the humor is certainly not absent, but its place in the universe of this show has been limited to give room for some insanely satisfying and dark moments that sheds new light on what can and can't be done in a great comedy.

The story is very much focusing on the supporting cast this time around, most importantly on NoHo Hank and whatever he's planning. His entire storyline has been a little confusing, but if this episode did anything, it put light on his motivations and his desires. And if Cristobal was that motivation, it's gone now. He's a broken individual and a lot of his suffering comes from his own desires and his blind fear of Barry, which will certainly set the stage for their storyline to find its climax and it doesn't seem like it's going to end well for Barry.

Hader is a great storyteller and his work on this show has been immaculate. It was certainly a choice for him to direct the entire season, but his steady hand is ultimately what leads this show so seamlessly forward. His character is largely absent from the episode, but his presence is still felt, and the show is still unanimously about Barry. His direction is enough to make that presence felt and it goes to show that his DNA is squarely put into the show and that it probably wouldn't work if he wasn't as integral to it as he was.

The episode also gave the actors a lot of opportunities to shine, especially Anthony Carrigan who continues to impress as NoHo Hank. This is the most emotional he's been and a lot of it shows that inherent pain that Hank is feeling. He has been through absolute hell since the first season, and Carrigan seems to have matured with the role so well, showcasing an abnormal strength that's seldom seen in actors who stays with characters for this long. He understands the journey, and Carrigan has become quite comfortable, now being able to take Hank to a completely different level.

"it takes a psycho" puts Barry on the backburner, but gives new life to its supporting characters and sets the stage beautifully for the rest of the season. The writing is perfect and Hader's brilliant direction makes it clear that even without Barry present on screen, Hader's involvement is integral to the success of this.

We see this with a lot of premium cable and streaming shows nowadays where they have episodes without the main star for the majority of it, but for some reason have to get them in briefly at the end. We knew Barry would pop up eventually, but at least they had his cameo be something to drive the story forward.

We saw a parallel with NoHo Hank and a very infamous Barry moment from season one, which I think was done by design. As much as I may dislike Hank, the character and his scenes were impactful here tonight. There's no going back from this, and it made for dark and entertaining television for sure.

It takes a psycho is unique in that Barry barely appears in this episode, yet Barry's presence is certainly palpable for sure, and it's hard to imagine other series having the same impact. Imagine an episode of Seinfeld that didn't have Jerry, or an episode of Happy Days that didn't have the Fonz. Talking of which, Henry Winkler is going strong as Gene in it takes a psycho. Talking of which, this episode is shocking because Gene is trigger-happy and in a state of panic, he shoots at the door because he thinks it's a stranger, but no, it's his son who is bringing food for the Fonz, I mean his father.