"The Show Must Go On, Probably?" is the second season premiere of Barry, written by Alec Berg and Bill Hader, and directed by Hiro Murai. It first aired on HBO on March 31, 2019.
The episode was viewed by an estimated 532,000 households[1] and was acclaimed by critics, who highlighted its new direction, darker tone, and performances in their praises.
Synopsis[]
Barry tries to convince the class to perform despite Cousineau's absence.[2]
Plot summary[]
In Cleveland, a hitman enters an apartment, killing the two men inside before attempting to open a safe. When his code doesn't work, he tries to shoot the safe in frustration, only for the bullet to recoil and hit him in the leg. The hitman returns to the motel where his employer, Fuches, is waiting with their client, who only wanted the contents of the safe and is aghast to learn of the killings. The police arrive and kill the hitman, while the client panics and jumps out a window to his own death. Fuches surrenders.
Back in Los Angeles, Barry prepares for a rehearsal of The Front Page, but the class is apathetic, as Gene is absent, grief-stricken after Moss' "disappearance." Barry decides to direct the play himself, unwilling to let the next day's performance be cancelled.
Meanwhile, Hank has been enjoying his collaboration with Cristobal Sifuentes and the Bolivians. However, he's upset when Cristobal forms an alliance with Esther, the leader of the rival Burmese mafia.
Barry visits Gene at his house at the same time that Moss' partner, John Loach, informs Gene that his cabin is no longer an active crime scene, and Moss' case will be closed due to the lack of leads in her disappearance. Barry wants Gene to come back to the class, but he refuses, even contemplating suicide.
Hank receives a death threat from his family back in Chechnya, who believe the Bolivians to be responsible for killing Goran. He goes to visit Barry at his new job at Lululemon, telling him he lied to the Chechens that Esther had Goran killed to protect Barry. He asks Barry to help him kill Esther, but he refuses.
That night, as the class prepares to perform, Gene arrives and cancels the play. Afterward, he informs the class that he wants to shut down the class permanently. When Barry begs him to continue, suggesting the class could help Gene work through his grief, Gene bitterly says that talking about Moss would be like Barry opening up about the first time he killed someone.
Barry then confesses how during his service in Afghanistan, he spotted a possible combatant while surveying with his partner Albert. Barry coolly killed the man and then two others from an impressive distance. As Barry talks, Gene has actors act out along with his narration. The actors portray him as being full of remorse over the killings while his partner consoles him. When asked, Barry says their interpretation is accurate, when in reality the other Marines congratulated and celebrated with him. Gene is convinced to continue with the class.
Sally praises Barry for his bravery, but while he wants to spend time with her, her schedule is packed. Hank then confronts Barry again in the parking lot, this time much more serious than before. He asserts that Barry owes him for saving his life, and demands that he kill Esther, threatening to tell his family the truth about Goran and then kill him and the class if he refuses. Barry agrees to help.
The police check Fuches' DNA, which matches a tooth the LAPD found at the scene of Goran's murder. Loach is informed of this by his new partner, Mae Dunn. Investigating Fuches, Loach quickly connects him to Barry. He stares at the image of the silhouetted man from the lipstick camera, realizing that Barry is the killer.
Cast[]
Main[]
- Bill Hader as Barry Berkman
- Stephen Root as Monroe Fuches
- Sarah Goldberg as Sally Reed
- Anthony Carrigan as NoHo Hank
- Henry Winkler as Gene Cousineau
Supporting[]
- John Pirruccello as Det. John Loach
- Sarah Burns as Det. Mae Dunn
- Darrell Britt-Gibson as Jermaine Jefrint
- D'Arcy Carden as Natalie Greer
- Andy Carey as Eric
- Rightor Doyle as Nick Nicholby
- Alejandro Furth as Antonio Manuel
- Kirby as Sasha Smith
- Michael Irby as Cristobal Sifuentes
- Patricia Fa'asua as Esther
- Nick Gracer as Yandar
- Troy Caylak as Akhmal
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| Season 1 | 1. Make Your Mark ā¢ 2. Use It ā¢ 3. Make the Unsafe Choice ā¢ 4. Commit... to YOU ā¢ 5. Do Your Job ā¢ 6. Listen With Your Ears, React With Your Face ā¢ 7. Loud, Fast, and Keep Going ā¢ 8. Know Your Truth |
| Season 2 | 1. The Show Must Go On, Probably? ā¢ 2. The Power of No ā¢ 3. Past = Present x Future Over Yesterday ā¢ 4. What?! ā¢ 5. ronny/lily ā¢ 6. The Truth Has a Ring to It ā¢ 7. The Audition ā¢ 8. berkman > block |
| Season 3 | 1. forgiving jeff ā¢ 2. limonada ā¢ 3. ben mendelsohn ā¢ 4. all the sauces ā¢ 5. crazytimeshitshow ā¢ 6. 710N ā¢ 7. candy asses ā¢ 8. starting now |
| Season 4 | 1. yikes ā¢ 2. bestest place on the earth ā¢ 3. you're charming ā¢ 4. it takes a psycho ā¢ 5. tricky legacies ā¢ 6. the wizard ā¢ 7. a nice meal ā¢ 8. wow |