I love how nothing went the way that was expected… he buys a bunch of guns? Doesn’t need them - everyone is dead when he arrives. He discovers what he has to do to make it right? Dies.
Honestly with Barry's track record I don't even think he'll ever turn himself in for real. He always have narrow resolutions n Bill even said in an interview that Barry gets stupider by each season n each episode. He doesnt have the mind capacity to have tht big of a resolution.
to me it felt like he was just surprised at how different gene looked, because he must feel like completely invincible especially up against someone like gene who he at the time assumes has no reason to kill him. The bullet that went through his chest was nothing, like it could've been a hello and he'd probably have the same reaction. especially considering he's finally given up and chosen the path of accepting what he's done. I love that ironic twist though lol
@@ExtremeSquaredthat's what it is. It's no deeper than that. The way Hader delivered the "oh wow" was definitely a comedic beat showing he was surprised at Cousineau's appearance.
The funniest part about this scene is, this is the first time in the show where Barry is visibly shot. Everyone that tried to shoot him, could never touch him. It’s very ironic that someone untrained with firearms, was the one to give Barry his first and final blow. Which kinda makes Barry’s final words “oh wow” even more compelling. Gonna miss this show.
That's the kind of brutal irony the real world is made of. Honestly bill hader and Alec berg have an intimate understanding of death and killers, the life that follows with being one, the cruel irony of it all, and you telling yourself "wow" when the one you didn't expect bites back and gets you. It's honestly hilarious that those were his last words because I'm sure those are the last thoughts and words of many killers who eventually die by the gun
It think it's more than a creative decision. His morality split between persona and animus when he first killed. He could never have found truce between the two and live as a sheep. So he had to die like one at the hands of his shepard.
A lot of people have been analyzing this show and they said it was like “oh he’s accepting his fate” which i dont think so. With your comment it reaffirmed what I thought immediately in this scene. He was simply surprised someone actually shot him, lmaoaoa like it was Gene of all people and he was prepared to live so he was casual about it until Gene shot him straight through the head.
is it "ironic" or "unrealistic"? I'd go with the latter. Barry is a marine veteran and an expert assassin but he can't see Gene in his line of sight pointing a gun at him? Gene was also inside a locked room and yet he made literally no sound unlocking the door, opening it and then walking towards Barry? This last season, from the time jump, was pretty bad imo.
Gene brought out the best in Barry, while Barry brought out the worst in him. It’s truly tragic that moments after Barry started the “starting now” that would’ve lead to genuine redemption, his life was ended by the man he looked up to the most
He waited too long to fully commit to the "starting now". He kept making the wrong choice, and by the time he decided to do the right thing, it was too late. (This is like classic tragedy 101. God I love this show.)
He was going to kill Gene. He only agreed to turn himself in, in order to "save Cousineau" because he has to be redeemed. He is obsessed with being the "hero"
@@euthyphr0 Because Fuches really accepted his true self in prison, a heartless evil criminal. Meanwhile, Gene still thinks he’s high and mighty and keeps seeking validation from the others to praise him as a hero.
@@nont18411 This is what Barry missed out on. He would have redeemed himself if he stayed in jail and accepted his true self. But he became the coward and manipulator that Fuches was and ran to religion because he couldn't accept himself
I don't think it was that, he just finally realized that Sally and John left him because of him and there's nothing more he could do than to actually turn himself in and drop the bullshit delusions of him being redeemed by God and all that.
Actually it was his beliefs, he believed he dodged the gun fight for a reason. So, when he got to the house, he realized that this was the moment he was destined for. To turn himself in, but Gene got greedy again and killed him .
He literally could have lived, had Barry turn himself in and gotten things cleared up if he didn’t act like he always acts. Best show I’ve probably ever watched besides twin peaks
I was confused by that tho. Did he get the gun out in the first place to kill himself and last moment change his mind? Or did he get the gun out because he heard Barry
@@georgehernandez2156 I think he was gonna kill himself, but then heard Barry in the house and honestly without thinking (because Barry literally said he was gonna turn himself in) he shoots Barry not even thinking about the fact that it’ll condemn him because of the fact that Barry never confessed
@@georgehernandez2156 Not only what everyone said, while he assisted with capturing Barry, he couldn't stomach in that moment the idea of Barry being captured and confessing, only to get away with it once again. So he impulsively killed him and it lead to one of the most intelligently scathing and ironically funny endings that I've seen in a show (the whole "Mask Collector" film reshaping the story for Barry to be the hero, and Gene to be the villain. A commentary on the twisting/tricky legacies that come with true crime stories interpreted by Hollywood).
I don’t think I’ll ever truly come to terms with this finale. Barry is going to be a show that lives on in its dedication to the grey zone of human behavior.
I just watched it not even a minute ago. I am really annoyed with the fact that they're ending it and that I was really devastated by his death and just shocked.
I hope he does what Breaking Bad did and just does a few spin offs.. Fuches is still alive after all - he could have his “El Camino” but I’m happy where it ended
People saying Barry was going to do the “right thing,” yet it took the pressure of losing his family to do that right thing. If Sally walked through the door he would have ditched Gene in a heartbeat.
That's kinda reasonable to me. If people dont want to be around you because of your actions, and you actually like those people, you'll stop what you're doing or lose them.
@@EdgieAlias Fair point. I’m talking more to the notion that Barry is turning himself in for Gene or for some inner pull toward what is “right” and “just.” I agree, a person like Barry requires outside pressure to change. But it speaks to his lack of conscience outside of external consequence.
@@gideongillis8974yeah but his choice to actually face the consequence is soooo different from his behavior the rest of the show. He kills one of his BEST FRIENDS to avoid consequences, still experiencing the mindfuck that goes along with it. That he CHOSE here to face consequences even though he could just as easily kill tom and leave is a huge step forward in growth. That’s like half the battle. And the moment barry figures that out he gets shot 😂😂
The editing in this scene really made Barry’s death seem more surreal and shocking. Kudos to the post production crew this season, they really kicked ass
The effects were kinda janky on the second watch. Especially in the Hank and Fuches shootout and when The DA and Moss traps Gene. The effects were so obvious. But to be fair at first watch I didn't notice it
Gene sitting next to Barry's corpse is so cold man. He got what he wanted even if it costs Gene his whole career and the public not seeing his side of the story.
Yeah but in the long run, Barry wins He gets to be the good guy, buried with full military honors, while Gene gets to rot in prison. In the long run, I don't think Gene will feel like he won
Barry was seeking for redemption from gene for whole series and in the end the man who was supposed to be his moral compass the man who was supposed to give him redemption kills him 😢
@@danial8989 Gene has lost everything because of Barry: his girlfriend is dead, his son hates him and his dream of returning to Hollywood is lost forever
One more thing i think bb and Barry may have some similarity in ending like Walter white and Barry both doing right thing in end and both Jesse and Sally get to escape also both Sally and Jesse traumatized even Barry and wlater white both become almost psychopaths and we're killing everything and not remorsing during midseason with side characters getting their life destroyed in process with fuches an exception who finally come to on his terms but bb ending felt more rewarding with Jesse getting freed but personally I like Barry ending better cause of gene Barry saga well peace out
I like that Barry wanted to turn himself in at the end. It's too late for that, of course, but if he really believed in religious redemption, you go how you die, not how you lived. From a more objective point, Barry was a piece of shit. We feel for him because we saw him struggling with himself, with his choices. But one way or another, there are consequences and this is it. I'm glad for Barry. He had his "happy" life and made a family with Sally. 8 years on the run for her but for him, the happy place he always wanted. And he got it. Love how "Wow" were his last words, as in "Wow, after all I've been through, all my crazy luck, this is how it ends, in the hands of Gene". Great finale.
Barry should have gone to prison, Gene should have lived a free man. (Barry breaks the hell out optional as it would still not incriminate Gene) But Gene just HAD to BLOW HIS LOAD >:(
@@EdgieAlias YES. A bad man that did the right thing in the end, will be glorified forever, while a man that couldn't handle his anger (the theme of the show) is now the bad guy forever.
I don't get this comment. What Gene did was wrong, it might've felt right but it was wrong because if he never shot Barry, he would've been remembered as a psycho murderer and gene the actual hero.
@@thebadwolf3088 right, but because of the movie shown at the end and because of that funeral with full honors, Barry will be seen in the eyes of the public as a sad story while Gene will be seen as the true villian of the story. Gene acted in anger at the end, but barry was finally willing to make amends. Gene acting in anger, so like dude you replied to said, that's a major theme of the show. Barry, sally, and Gene all deal with their anger and inferiority in different ways but it's shown through the series to always have consequences. Genes consequences are going to prison. The irony that only the audience sees is that Gene is totally innocent, basically justified. But in the eyes of the people in the world of barry, he's a psycho. While only we, the audience, know that barry is the true psycho. I hope this long rambling comment makes sense.
So simple to if you minus out conversation. It’s literally just a shot from off screen, sees the shooter seys “ow wow” in a funny amazed way and then black screen
The way Barry says "Wow." makes me think that in his head the entire time he was wondering who was finally going to kill him, so when he saw Gene his last thought was; "Gene? Oh, wow, wasn't expecting that."
Gene got it the worst.. the only saving grace is that he killed Barry in the end. Still can’t stand Janice’s father tho - - the character came into the story too late.
@@firstlast9846 Considering that Barry was about to turn himself in, which would have cleared Gene’s name, I believe that killing Barry really only made it worse for himself, even if he did avenge Janice (although Barry back in prison also would’ve done that).
Barry has survived so much and gotten out of so many tight spots by refusing to accept his situation. He's had the devil's luck throughout so many moments in the show. The MOMENT he finally comes to term with this, he gets shot and killed almost instantly. Like the consequences were waiting until that moment to finally catch up to him. But in a bizarre way, he actually truly got the life he wanted for his family, instead of the superficial one they lived before. At least that's how I interpreted it, but this show is so grey in it's morality that I may feel different after watching it again. This show really was something else.
In a way, Barry got what he wanted. He ran away with the love of his life, had a child, and in the end, after his death, he was seen as the hero he wanted his son to believe he was. Barry is pretty much the only person who won in the end. Gene is in prison, No Ho Hank is dead, Sally will never be the same person she was, and Fuches served his time in prison, but in the end he redeemed himself to Barry and was out of his life. You might be thinking, "Well Barry is dead, that's not a win," but if he would have continued to live out the life he had planned for him and his family after the events with No Ho Hank, he wouldn't be seen as the "hero" of this journey. We as the audience would've hated him more because of this, but in this scene we get a small glimpse that Barry was finally going to do the right thing by turning himself in, and his reward was getting shot by Gene. Had Gene not shot Barry and actually cleared his name, Gene would be seen as the hero, not Barry. I'm still sad that Barry is dead, but honestly this was a satisfying ending, and I am really eager to see what Bill Hader has in store for us next.
I love how the audience applause overlaps with the next scene, making it seem like we just watched the ending to a play. It's even shot that way, as if they're on a stage.
Barry turning himself in would have proved Gene's innocence (of commiting murder. He did some pretty awful other things) but Gene shoots him in the face. Yup. Sounds about right for this show.
I think Gene just wanted Barry out of his life for good. He tried everything else, sending him to prison, ruining his story, none of it worked and it ruined his reputation and family relationship.
2:32 It's extremely subtle, but when Barry says "I see", you can hear the faint sound of waves crashing. In that moment, he sees the beach he's going to when he dies. Incredible detail
Being murdered by Henry Winkler is kind of the best ending for a series like this. Bill must be so giddy and kind of starstruck when thinking about this entire series. When you hear him on interviews, Conan, etc. he doesn't come off as someone who expected greatness. He's kind of a, "holy !@#$ I get to make this thing? I get to work with The Fonz?!" I love Bill's ability to look at the whole cosmic situation and see the bizarre comedy in it. That's probably why Barry is such a masterpiece.
This was one of the greatest scenes i’ve ever witnessed with my own 2 eye balls. I’m sad to see Barry go but excited to see what’s next for Bill Hader.
Hader może robić genialne rzeczy. Jest błyskotliwy, ale nie wykorzystuje swojego talentu dla tanich sztuczek. Z zapartym tchem będę spędziła jego dalsze poczynania. Teraz niech odpoczywa, bo podczas wywiadów promujących ten sezon wyglądał na wykończonego.
Wat? As soon as I saw Barry die I threw my hands up in the air like fuckin really? No series can we ever see the "bad guy" triumph. It's always a righteous ending like God damn. For once, can we please just have the "bad guy" win? Glad at least Gene gets to spend the rest of his life in prison and Sally is still being a selfish mother that only cares about her career so her son can grow up to only care about Barry's legacy, I'm pretty sure that was the message at the ending that is going over everyone's head.
@@MeisterFuhrer Barry will forever be immortalized as the war veteran who sacrificed his life to save his family from Gene Cousineau, and Gene will forever be immortalized as the cartel dealing psychotic murderer who killed his girlfriend in cold blood. I think Barry won.
The discussion about Abe Lincoln in episode 5 was a clue. Barry was learning all about Abe Lincoln. The official story of Abe was that he was pure and perfect (like "The Mask Collector"). But he had a bad side (as Barry tells John), having executed people and leading warriors to their death (like Barry himself). And ... wait for it ... Abe Lincoln was shot in the head by an actor.
I had figured that scene was for the irony of Barry's life. Barry tries to bring down a respected figure know for honesty to make himself seem like a moral person
I just witnessed one of the better series of all time. Excellent cast, excellent writhing and a great ending. I'm gonna miss this show but its end was in perfect timing.
Absolutely perfect ending. I was expecting a scene similar to the purgatory scene in season 3 but they handled this so well. I'll never regret picking up this show at the beginning of COVID out of pure boredom, definitely one of the best shows i've ever watched.
@@CB0915 I think the payoff was the black screen. Implying that despite his visions of what would happen when he died, they’re wasn’t anything for him.
@@CB0915 after rewatching the finale there's one thing i wish we would've seen: Albert's testimony of all the murders Barry committed as a hitman, acting as a voice for all the families of his victims. It would've brought that full circle, Barry saves Albert's life but kills an innocent in the process, Albert comes back and get justice for all the innocents Barry has killed
One of the best final episodes of all time, chalk Barry up in the perfect run column with Justified, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and a few others. In the end, only Barry's son came out a winner, getting to think his father was a good man.
@@DerekDickey Justified is great, consistently some of the best dialogue, constant joy to just listen to characters speak. The show was so good, was the most civil IGN comment section of all time, every week was basically just a discussion of the great things the show did. Raylan/Boyd is the best set of frenemies of all time, anytime they share the screen, pure gold.
I knew as soon as they did the long shot on barry's face that gene was gonna kill him, but i am happy the last thing barry felt wasnt fear, contempt, anger, sadness, any of those. he was just...impressed? suprised? I'm glad he went peacefully.
Bill Hader’s subtle acting with his eyes was masterclass, it almost felt like after accepting that he was never going to see Sally and John again he was also accepting that his life was essentially over. Before Gene makes it official
hahaha. I love it. Rip Torn's gun instead of Chekov's gun. When it was mentioned that Gene had a gun given to him by Rip Torn I knew that it would be crucial in a future episode.
Look at Gene after he killed Barry, his face says it all, he doesn’t care anymore, especially not if his son believes that he’s monster, which is ironic in a sense, considering that him killing Barry allows him to be painted as a tragic hero, one who John can say he’s proud to call his father.
I think Fuches had the happiest ending. He redeemed himself through prison, saw himself for who he is, and embraced it. Apologied to Barry without a single word and now he's free. Isn't even mentioned in the movie. Sally turned into S1 Gene.
@@JokermanUno Which is ironic, given that he's become a fully-fledged mob boss. The only character who finds some measure of inner peace is the one who fully confronts and accepts the fact that he's a villain.
3:01 the comedic timing is impeccable. Even in death despite all the drama and stakes Barry’s death is executed like a comedy bit. Incredibly hilarious and jaw dropping all at once. Bill hader is king. Gene brought he best out Barry while barry brought the worst out of gene. Barry was truly going to redeem himself and help gene get his name cleared, but genes pride was his down fall which led to Barry getting everything he ever wanted in death and gene losing everything he deserved. Hilarious in the darkest way possible. Bravo bill hader.
The writes set up the final episode brilliantly. They made it look like Barry was going to go on a huge rampage at the end of the previous episode and go out in a blaze of glory, but he kills no one in the final episode and the story gets played out by the other characters. Barry is basically shown buying a bunch of guns, driving and then picking up his son after John is saved by Fuches. All of the violence is committed by other people. Even Barry's death has no drama to it. Well done.
That last shot of Gene sitting next to Barry with the slow zoom and the applause gives me goosebumps every time I see it. Bill Hader and the whole Barry team did such an incredible job with this show, I can't wait to see what he directs next!
I appreciate the title doesn’t have any spoilers, a whole bunch! Too many scene clip channels are totally okay with spoiling things if it means they get extra clicks. Might wanna change the thumbnail though.
I love how the first time Barry has clarity in his entire life, he immediately looks at the person he loves the most and realizes his “love” has ruined the person’s life and driven them insane…and his reaction is just “Oh wow.”
This show gives us the bleakest reminder that we eventually pay the price for the wrongs we do. As humans, we are terrified of the consequences hence why a lot of the times, we don’t like taking responsibility because of what comes with it. You can run and hide from things for as long as you like but you’ll never have peace because your heart jumps every time you hear that knock on your door.
What a surreal and poetic ending. Barry chose to do the right thing, only when it was too late. Gene chose revenge over proper justice and now his legacy is a wash. There was no way out of the situation without one of them being framed as a monster.
But in this moment, Gene doesn’t care about his legacy. Throughout the series he’s been shown as someone very self-centered and obsessed with his standing in the entertainment world. It’s why he keeps trying out for bit parts when everyone has made it clear they don’t want to hire him. Due to Barry, he’s lost the love of his life, shot his son and has Barry’s crimes pinned on him. He has nothing left to lose. The fact that Gene just sits down next to Barry’s body after killing him vs. trying to escape or even calling the police to try to explain says that he knows what happens next. He will spend the rest of his life in prison. For a guy who lived so selfishly, he sacrifices his freedom to extract revenge for Moss’ murder. Outstanding writing.
I almost started weeping when I saw Barry dead. For all his faults, I was still somewhat rooting for his delusional ass. I felt fine with Walter White dying and even possibly Tony Soprano dying, but with Barry Berkman, I’m just conflicted. Honestly, I think it’s Bill Harder’s terrific acting that has me conflicted.
Guess I got what I deserved Kept you waiting there too long, my love All that time, without a word Did you really think that I'd forget And regret The special love I have for you My baby blue
In truth I too was shocked on the way Barry went out but it all falls in line with the comedic dark tone of the show. But I’m the end Barry won even in death. Remembered as a hero and hurried with all military honors and his son loving his father and seeing him as a hero instead of a monster which leads him to not being like him. He broke the cycle.
I think that "Barry's" a story on par with the ancient Greek tragedies. This and Breaking Bad, two American masterpieces. And I love how Barry's end mirrors Mayrbek's (the Chechen whose life Barry gave meaning to... and took in Season 2). This finale... Oh wow.
God waited for Barry to realize he needed to turn himself in and answer for his crimes, then and only then did he decide Barry's time on Earth was done.
After rewatching the show this actually is perfect for both Gene and Barry. Up to Season 3 we were led to believe that Gene had peoples best interests at heart, but what he learn in season 3 is that Gene is a very spiteful, cruel human being who doesn’t even remember some of the awful things he’s done. Barry on the other hand remembers everyone he’s hurt and has always felt bad about it. He in the end did try to to change but it got him killed, and Gene refusing to change became the monster in Barry’s place in history.
That "oh wow" was the funniest thing in this entire season. Edit: I never thought I rooted for the protagonist of the story getting killed than Barry Berkman. Even if characters that deserve to die like Walter White, Tony Soprano, Jax Teller, or even Nucky Thompson, I never wanted them to die. But, Barry is such a damn different story in the first place. I legimately wanted to be killed at the end of season 2 when he killed almost everybody in the monastery, without even blinking. The moment when Gene shot him, I was just lmao. This show is one of the best of all time, I'm glad this show new when to stop, you cant say that about every show.
This scene is so sad to me. Barry was finally ready to do the right thing, accept responsibility, and help people. A nobody like Tom was able to save the day and talk down a mass murderer into turning himself in. Gene could've been cleared for all the things he'd been framed for and he'd be recognized as the victim of Barry that he truly was. Then he murdered Barry. I suppose he deserved it, but it is too bad that he had to go right before he was able to get the best remaining outcome for both of them.
I noticed that even the colors in the room where Barry dies are symbolic. Throughout the series, the imagery of dark doorways signifies his dark side. But here, there are white walls and a bright window symbolizing truth, purity, and cleanliness, because in this room, Barry, for the first time, confesses his wrongdoings and wants to take responsibility for them. But it's too late. Therefore, the red curtains foreshadow blood dripping down from Barry's head to the white armchair. Additionally, there are dolls on the shelves that are lifeless, just like a corpse.
The “oh wow” just made me laugh so hard and I instantly knew he was gone. Even after, I just couldn’t stop smiling because it just makes so much sense. Bill Hader is such a fantastic film maker.
No but this is the show. Barry was going to turn himself in but gene killed him, effectively killing whatever chance he had to redemption in the eyes of the law and the public. The moment he perpetuated the cycle of revenge and violence he lost. It’s the show over and over and over again.
Even more than that, him saying he'll turn himself in just before getting shot acts as this "ultimate cleanse" and lets Barry be completely Redeemed within the universe. They literally did the Osama bin laden joke from family guy of him accepting Jesus just before getting shot and then going to heaven lmao
Barry is masterfully done. From the dark humor, to the action sequences, to the incredible character development, to the across-the-board stellar acting. It’s in a category all its own.
I really liked this series finale. Barry needed the absence of his family to truly make the right choice. I’m glad he died in the end too and that it was gene who got to kill him.
It's when Tom tells him it's to save Gene is what makes him change. He denies it when Sally suggested it but when given the opportunity to be Gene's savior he asks to turn himself in. His redemption was the morally correct choice but still an extension of his ego
I was yelling like crazy at Barry’s death scene. I was expecting to hear a distant shot in the other room, since Gene was alone - but fuck man that was cold blooded! The one time he was gonna take accountability, life caught up to him in the most fitting way possible.
I think, for me, I consider Barry redeemed. It doesn't matter we didn't see him arrested (again) it was that he truly made the right call. In the entire show he never even CONSIDERED turning himself in, he would kill anyone to prevent it, the same way he went to kill Jim as soon as Gene said Jim knew Barry killed Janice. The fact he committed to it here tells me it was real. But to allow him to do it would rob Gene of a sensible ending to his arc. He constantly chose fame via parading around Janice's corpse (metaphorically, to quote a friend of mine), and picked that over every relationship including that of his with his son. He killed Barry knowing the consequences but no longer being able to care once Leo wrote him off entirely. Barry couldn't live and it be a satisfying ending for Gene.
Wow, I did not expect that "literally" This shocking moment reminded me of Uncut gems and boy, after running away, everything ends up dead Bill Hader, you are the best actor and director at the same time...
dude i wanted barry to die so badly when he was praying to try and save his spot in heaven. then he tried to turn himself in, and i felt so bad, and immediately it was too late. this episode was an extreme rollercoaster for me
when i saw the scene at 3:45 i instantly thought of “the death of marat” painting by jacques-louis david. this scene still almost looks like if the painting were expanded for us to see his killer. also very similar is the way in which barry and marat were viewed both in life and death. such an interesting and beautiful ending.
Total Sopranos riff with the cut to black. Gotta pay respect to HBO for giving these shows a platform to fucking shine. The rollercoaster in your brain when you hear the gunshot. Masterful resolution.
Bill Hader's delivery of "Oh, wow" is so good. Like he's not even thinking about getting shot, just taking in the absurdity of the situation
Or he was surprised about Gene's looks.
Lol he’s probably thinking “You know, this reminds me of an SNL skit I did once…”
I took it more as ‘oh wow, the pearl-handled revolver, tell Rip Torn it does work!’
@@matthewriley7826 mmmwatchasaaayyyyy
@@matthewriley7826They were probably thinking of it in Grenada with the flamethrower.
In his final moment, Barry was going to do the right thing for once, but it was too late. This has definitely been one hell of a journey.
I love how nothing went the way that was expected… he buys a bunch of guns? Doesn’t need them - everyone is dead when he arrives. He discovers what he has to do to make it right? Dies.
and even then Tom had to paint the picture as if Barry was "saving" Gene. It was self serving, sadly
Honestly with Barry's track record I don't even think he'll ever turn himself in for real. He always have narrow resolutions n Bill even said in an interview that Barry gets stupider by each season n each episode. He doesnt have the mind capacity to have tht big of a resolution.
@@attetate Barry in that moment finally saw why Sally left him. I don’t think he gave an ounce about Gene in the end.
Rather then it being too late, it was him doing the right thing that finally got him killed.
Even Barry was surprised that Gene was the one to finally kill him
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Root really does look like Rip Torn in Freddy Got Fingered! 🤣
to me it felt like he was just surprised at how different gene looked, because he must feel like completely invincible especially up against someone like gene who he at the time assumes has no reason to kill him. The bullet that went through his chest was nothing, like it could've been a hello and he'd probably have the same reaction. especially considering he's finally given up and chosen the path of accepting what he's done. I love that ironic twist though lol
"Oh wow"
I assumed he was surprised at his haircut.
@@ExtremeSquaredthat's what it is. It's no deeper than that. The way Hader delivered the "oh wow" was definitely a comedic beat showing he was surprised at Cousineau's appearance.
The funniest part about this scene is, this is the first time in the show where Barry is visibly shot. Everyone that tried to shoot him, could never touch him. It’s very ironic that someone untrained with firearms, was the one to give Barry his first and final blow. Which kinda makes Barry’s final words “oh wow” even more compelling. Gonna miss this show.
That's the kind of brutal irony the real world is made of. Honestly bill hader and Alec berg have an intimate understanding of death and killers, the life that follows with being one, the cruel irony of it all, and you telling yourself "wow" when the one you didn't expect bites back and gets you. It's honestly hilarious that those were his last words because I'm sure those are the last thoughts and words of many killers who eventually die by the gun
It think it's more than a creative decision. His morality split between persona and animus when he first killed. He could never have found truce between the two and live as a sheep. So he had to die like one at the hands of his shepard.
A lot of people have been analyzing this show and they said it was like “oh he’s accepting his fate” which i dont think so. With your comment it reaffirmed what I thought immediately in this scene. He was simply surprised someone actually shot him, lmaoaoa like it was Gene of all people and he was prepared to live so he was casual about it until Gene shot him straight through the head.
@@myanoel0 I think its him seeing genes new hair and beard for the first time😂😂😂
is it "ironic" or "unrealistic"? I'd go with the latter. Barry is a marine veteran and an expert assassin but he can't see Gene in his line of sight pointing a gun at him? Gene was also inside a locked room and yet he made literally no sound unlocking the door, opening it and then walking towards Barry?
This last season, from the time jump, was pretty bad imo.
Gene brought out the best in Barry, while Barry brought out the worst in him. It’s truly tragic that moments after Barry started the “starting now” that would’ve lead to genuine redemption, his life was ended by the man he looked up to the most
He waited too long to fully commit to the "starting now". He kept making the wrong choice, and by the time he decided to do the right thing, it was too late.
(This is like classic tragedy 101. God I love this show.)
Kind of reminds me of Barry killing the Chechen monster that looked up to him
He was going to kill Gene. He only agreed to turn himself in, in order to "save Cousineau" because he has to be redeemed. He is obsessed with being the "hero"
@@elpidio9724 Even if Barry couldn't put it in words, he knew. That Chechen was too much like him to be allowed to live as fate would decide.
Pretty ironic, the man he thought could save him ended up being the one to put him down.
“He who seeks revenge digs two graves, Barry.” -Gene Cousineau, season 2 episode 7.
Funny that even Fuches got that in the end but not the guy who said it
@@euthyphr0 Because Fuches really accepted his true self in prison, a heartless evil criminal. Meanwhile, Gene still thinks he’s high and mighty and keeps seeking validation from the others to praise him as a hero.
@@nont18411 This is what Barry missed out on. He would have redeemed himself if he stayed in jail and accepted his true self. But he became the coward and manipulator that Fuches was and ran to religion because he couldn't accept himself
@@euthyphr0 I think it was Barry's son that changed Fuches' mind. He went back into dad mode.
It was all setup from the beginning. Every bit of gene was based around this moment and everything that lead to it.
To think, Sally couldn’t convince Barry to turn himself in, but Tom could
Because Barry’s greatest soft spot is always Gene. He’s Barry’s moral compass.
Then his moral compass shot him in the face.
I don't think it was that, he just finally realized that Sally and John left him because of him and there's nothing more he could do than to actually turn himself in and drop the bullshit delusions of him being redeemed by God and all that.
it was him realizing that that’s why sally left him
Actually it was his beliefs, he believed he dodged the gun fight for a reason. So, when he got to the house, he realized that this was the moment he was destined for. To turn himself in, but Gene got greedy again and killed him .
@@georgehernandez2156 To be fair, anyone wouldn't hesitate either to do what Gene did if they were in his shoes.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who thought Gene was gonna kill himself
Was watching with family and everyone assumed the same
He definitely was before Barry showed up.
he was going to if Barry didn't show up
He literally could have lived, had Barry turn himself in and gotten things cleared up if he didn’t act like he always acts. Best show I’ve probably ever watched besides twin peaks
@@gabrielwillians1385 I don't think I heard his voice and didn't even flinch, somehow I had planned it
My jaw literally dropped when Barry got shot
so did his 😭
@@fuj_i bruh💀
Barry’s jaw dropped as well
Jarry’s baw dropped as well
@@MamadNobari BARRY JERRY WARY HAIRY MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB BYAAAAAAAAAAATCH
I was fully expecting Gene to kill himself. I'm so shocked that this is how it ended.
I was confused by that tho. Did he get the gun out in the first place to kill himself and last moment change his mind? Or did he get the gun out because he heard Barry
@@georgehernandez2156 I think he was gonna kill himself, but then heard Barry in the house and honestly without thinking (because Barry literally said he was gonna turn himself in) he shoots Barry not even thinking about the fact that it’ll condemn him because of the fact that Barry never confessed
@@georgehernandez2156 I think he got the gun out to kill himself and changed his mind when he heard Barry. That's how I took it.
@@georgehernandez2156 Not only what everyone said, while he assisted with capturing Barry, he couldn't stomach in that moment the idea of Barry being captured and confessing, only to get away with it once again. So he impulsively killed him and it lead to one of the most intelligently scathing and ironically funny endings that I've seen in a show (the whole "Mask Collector" film reshaping the story for Barry to be the hero, and Gene to be the villain. A commentary on the twisting/tricky legacies that come with true crime stories interpreted by Hollywood).
@@theprowler18 OMG FINALLY SOMEONE WHO GETS IT THANK YOU DUDE I thought the exact same thing man
I don’t think I’ll ever truly come to terms with this finale. Barry is going to be a show that lives on in its dedication to the grey zone of human behavior.
I just watched it not even a minute ago. I am really annoyed with the fact that they're ending it and that I was really devastated by his death and just shocked.
@@BobErkle Barry could have done the right thing a thousand times. It's a perfect ending for his character.
@@boat1280facts 😂
@@boat1280 yeah literally, although I really liked his character death was what he deserved the most, in the end he got what he deserved
I hope he does what Breaking Bad did and just does a few spin offs.. Fuches is still alive after all - he could have his “El Camino” but I’m happy where it ended
The most shocking part of this scene was how fast his Death was, still made me sad about seeing it happen
Deaths on this show are rarely "epic". The only one who got a dramatic, slow death was Hank.
@@matheussberant and that's what I appreciated about this show
@@matheussberant Hank's death was honestly one of the best shots of this show if not the best
It reminded me of the Sopranos ending.
Even Janice’s death is more dramatic than Barry’s death
People saying Barry was going to do the “right thing,” yet it took the pressure of losing his family to do that right thing. If Sally walked through the door he would have ditched Gene in a heartbeat.
That's kinda reasonable to me. If people dont want to be around you because of your actions, and you actually like those people, you'll stop what you're doing or lose them.
@@EdgieAlias Fair point. I’m talking more to the notion that Barry is turning himself in for Gene or for some inner pull toward what is “right” and “just.” I agree, a person like Barry requires outside pressure to change. But it speaks to his lack of conscience outside of external consequence.
And Gene still would’ve shot him, traumatizing John and everyone else.
@@gideongillis8974yeah but his choice to actually face the consequence is soooo different from his behavior the rest of the show. He kills one of his BEST FRIENDS to avoid consequences, still experiencing the mindfuck that goes along with it. That he CHOSE here to face consequences even though he could just as easily kill tom and leave is a huge step forward in growth. That’s like half the battle. And the moment barry figures that out he gets shot 😂😂
The editing in this scene really made Barry’s death seem more surreal and shocking. Kudos to the post production crew this season, they really kicked ass
The effects were kinda janky on the second watch. Especially in the Hank and Fuches shootout and when The DA and Moss traps Gene. The effects were so obvious. But to be fair at first watch I didn't notice it
I’ve always found it to be genius the way the actual show is shot - reflects its style of humour - it’s odd and unconventional.
When it cut to black after the headshot I thought it was gonna give us a Sopranos ending…thank god that didn’t happen😂
Yeah but it's HBO and you knew immediately he was going to die in a nihilistic anti-climatic way.
How is it shocking? The really drag it out.
Gene sitting next to Barry's corpse is so cold man. He got what he wanted even if it costs Gene his whole career and the public not seeing his side of the story.
Yeah but in the long run, Barry wins
He gets to be the good guy, buried with full military honors, while Gene gets to rot in prison.
In the long run, I don't think Gene will feel like he won
Barry was seeking for redemption from gene for whole series and in the end the man who was supposed to be his moral compass the man who was supposed to give him redemption kills him 😢
@@an_oracle All he cared about was fame, and now because of his stupidity, his dream has been shattered
@@danial8989 Gene has lost everything because of Barry: his girlfriend is dead, his son hates him and his dream of returning to Hollywood is lost forever
One more thing i think bb and Barry may have some similarity in ending like Walter white and Barry both doing right thing in end and both Jesse and Sally get to escape also both Sally and Jesse traumatized even Barry and wlater white both become almost psychopaths and we're killing everything and not remorsing during midseason with side characters getting their life destroyed in process with fuches an exception who finally come to on his terms but bb ending felt more rewarding with Jesse getting freed but personally I like Barry ending better cause of gene Barry saga well peace out
I like that Barry wanted to turn himself in at the end. It's too late for that, of course, but if he really believed in religious redemption, you go how you die, not how you lived. From a more objective point, Barry was a piece of shit. We feel for him because we saw him struggling with himself, with his choices. But one way or another, there are consequences and this is it.
I'm glad for Barry. He had his "happy" life and made a family with Sally. 8 years on the run for her but for him, the happy place he always wanted. And he got it. Love how "Wow" were his last words, as in "Wow, after all I've been through, all my crazy luck, this is how it ends, in the hands of Gene". Great finale.
Barry should have gone to prison, Gene should have lived a free man. (Barry breaks the hell out optional as it would still not incriminate Gene) But Gene just HAD to BLOW HIS LOAD >:(
@@EdgieAlias YES. A bad man that did the right thing in the end, will be glorified forever, while a man that couldn't handle his anger (the theme of the show) is now the bad guy forever.
@@matheussberant what? Gene was put in prison FOR LIFE for the *murder* of Barry and detective Moss. Barry received a full honor funeral.
I don't get this comment. What Gene did was wrong, it might've felt right but it was wrong because if he never shot Barry, he would've been remembered as a psycho murderer and gene the actual hero.
@@thebadwolf3088 right, but because of the movie shown at the end and because of that funeral with full honors, Barry will be seen in the eyes of the public as a sad story while Gene will be seen as the true villian of the story. Gene acted in anger at the end, but barry was finally willing to make amends. Gene acting in anger, so like dude you replied to said, that's a major theme of the show. Barry, sally, and Gene all deal with their anger and inferiority in different ways but it's shown through the series to always have consequences. Genes consequences are going to prison. The irony that only the audience sees is that Gene is totally innocent, basically justified. But in the eyes of the people in the world of barry, he's a psycho. While only we, the audience, know that barry is the true psycho.
I hope this long rambling comment makes sense.
Not sure any other show could make the _death of its titular character_ so funny and fitting. What an amazing finale to an amazing show.
So simple to if you minus out conversation. It’s literally just a shot from off screen, sees the shooter seys “ow wow” in a funny amazed way and then black screen
Ik you said show and titular character but I'm just gonna mention gobbys death in Spider-Man
The way Barry says "Wow." makes me think that in his head the entire time he was wondering who was finally going to kill him, so when he saw Gene his last thought was;
"Gene? Oh, wow, wasn't expecting that."
i like to think he was more shocked by gene's new look than anything lol
I like to think he was surprised the gun didn't fall apart this time lol
I think it was more like 'oh, wow... that was a good shot!' And it was. Centre mass, just off to the left. Dead in moments.
I think it was “oh. Wow.” Because he got shot
Exactly.
Tom saying "you're not alone" as he prepares to leave lmao
To be fair, he stuck around Gene for a while lol I’m surprised he stayed as long as he did.
@@frederique1019Well, he was staying in Gene's house the whole time he was gone, then he thought there might be a nice payday with the movie.
Bloody brilliant scene. Barry's "oh, wow" lmao. I'm really going to miss this show.
Despite everything he did and all that happened, it's still devastating seeing what's become of Gene.
Gene got it the worst.. the only saving grace is that he killed Barry in the end. Still can’t stand Janice’s father tho - - the character came into the story too late.
@@firstlast9846 Gene dishonored the memory of Jim's daughter by trying to use the story of her death to portray himself as a hero.
Amit Kenan - I don’t see what your point is - I know this.
@@firstlast9846 Considering that Barry was about to turn himself in, which would have cleared Gene’s name, I believe that killing Barry really only made it worse for himself, even if he did avenge Janice (although Barry back in prison also would’ve done that).
Gene is worse than Barry and Fuches
Barry saying his last words “oh wow” with the most bill hader tone as possible 💀
The story of revenge told by the Chechen woman remains consistent throughout the show. Gene chose revenge and ended up paying the price for it.
Barry has survived so much and gotten out of so many tight spots by refusing to accept his situation. He's had the devil's luck throughout so many moments in the show. The MOMENT he finally comes to term with this, he gets shot and killed almost instantly. Like the consequences were waiting until that moment to finally catch up to him. But in a bizarre way, he actually truly got the life he wanted for his family, instead of the superficial one they lived before. At least that's how I interpreted it, but this show is so grey in it's morality that I may feel different after watching it again. This show really was something else.
After all the horrible things Barry did in life he gets remembered as a hero in death
In a way, Barry got what he wanted. He ran away with the love of his life, had a child, and in the end, after his death, he was seen as the hero he wanted his son to believe he was.
Barry is pretty much the only person who won in the end. Gene is in prison, No Ho Hank is dead, Sally will never be the same person she was, and Fuches served his time in prison, but in the end he redeemed himself to Barry and was out of his life. You might be thinking, "Well Barry is dead, that's not a win," but if he would have continued to live out the life he had planned for him and his family after the events with No Ho Hank, he wouldn't be seen as the "hero" of this journey. We as the audience would've hated him more because of this, but in this scene we get a small glimpse that Barry was finally going to do the right thing by turning himself in, and his reward was getting shot by Gene. Had Gene not shot Barry and actually cleared his name, Gene would be seen as the hero, not Barry. I'm still sad that Barry is dead, but honestly this was a satisfying ending, and I am really eager to see what Bill Hader has in store for us next.
It just sucks that Gene has his whole life f**** up by Barry
@@brandonelkoraaquipel1800gene did it to himself.
Sally is exactly the same person she was before she met Barry.
I like it
yeah after this Sarah will never be the same
I was expecting Barry to die somehow but I wasn't expecting to laugh at it lmao, Bill Hader nailed the "Oh, Wow." 10/10 show
I love how the audience applause overlaps with the next scene, making it seem like we just watched the ending to a play. It's even shot that way, as if they're on a stage.
Barry turning himself in would have proved Gene's innocence (of commiting murder. He did some pretty awful other things) but Gene shoots him in the face. Yup. Sounds about right for this show.
I think Gene just wanted Barry out of his life for good. He tried everything else, sending him to prison, ruining his story, none of it worked and it ruined his reputation and family relationship.
2:32 It's extremely subtle, but when Barry says "I see", you can hear the faint sound of waves crashing. In that moment, he sees the beach he's going to when he dies. Incredible detail
oh wow
Great catch
@CB 1014 In reference to your other comment about the visions not paying-off, I think this is it right here and it's perfect to me
I don't hear anything of that sort. Only Sounds of a car outside passing by.
Talk about over analyzing. You fabricated aa whole story on your own lmaoo
Being murdered by Henry Winkler is kind of the best ending for a series like this. Bill must be so giddy and kind of starstruck when thinking about this entire series. When you hear him on interviews, Conan, etc. he doesn't come off as someone who expected greatness. He's kind of a, "holy !@#$ I get to make this thing? I get to work with The Fonz?!" I love Bill's ability to look at the whole cosmic situation and see the bizarre comedy in it. That's probably why Barry is such a masterpiece.
This was one of the greatest scenes i’ve ever witnessed with my own 2 eye balls. I’m sad to see Barry go but excited to see what’s next for Bill Hader.
When he was Stefon, he was hilarious.
When he was Barry, he was brilliant. I see great things.
Hader może robić genialne rzeczy. Jest błyskotliwy, ale nie wykorzystuje swojego talentu dla tanich sztuczek. Z zapartym tchem będę spędziła jego dalsze poczynania. Teraz niech odpoczywa, bo podczas wywiadów promujących ten sezon wyglądał na wykończonego.
Wat? As soon as I saw Barry die I threw my hands up in the air like fuckin really? No series can we ever see the "bad guy" triumph. It's always a righteous ending like God damn. For once, can we please just have the "bad guy" win? Glad at least Gene gets to spend the rest of his life in prison and Sally is still being a selfish mother that only cares about her career so her son can grow up to only care about Barry's legacy, I'm pretty sure that was the message at the ending that is going over everyone's head.
@@MeisterFuhrer Barry will forever be immortalized as the war veteran who sacrificed his life to save his family from Gene Cousineau, and Gene will forever be immortalized as the cartel dealing psychotic murderer who killed his girlfriend in cold blood.
I think Barry won.
@@MeisterFuhrer I was absolutely upset but also in shock and couldn’t help but find myself laughing after the “oH wOw”
This finale was wild, most of the main cast met their end 😢 but it was expected, especially Barry
FUCHEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSS
No catharsis.
The discussion about Abe Lincoln in episode 5 was a clue.
Barry was learning all about Abe Lincoln.
The official story of Abe was that he was pure and perfect (like "The Mask Collector").
But he had a bad side (as Barry tells John), having executed people and leading warriors to their death (like Barry himself).
And ... wait for it ...
Abe Lincoln was shot in the head by an actor.
"Abe Lincoln was shot in the head by an actor." DUDE. that went completely over my head. Thanks for calling that out!
I had figured that scene was for the irony of Barry's life. Barry tries to bring down a respected figure know for honesty to make himself seem like a moral person
@@elphaba9700 It didn't go over Barry's head.
@@ShellingtonLabs too soon
@@elphaba9700no…. Starting…. Now.
I just witnessed one of the better series of all time. Excellent cast, excellent writhing and a great ending. I'm gonna miss this show but its end was in perfect timing.
No it’s THE BEST
It came just minutes later after Succession. HBO back to back.
Great ending cap worst ending ever
Up there with Dexter
@@gabeel486 it was a great ending what u on about
"If Rip Torn gave it to you, it probably fires real bullets."
And to think, if Rip Torn hadn't actually gifted him a real gun, Gene wouldn't have a life sentence now.
Curse you Toooorn!
Absolutely perfect ending. I was expecting a scene similar to the purgatory scene in season 3 but they handled this so well. I'll never regret picking up this show at the beginning of COVID out of pure boredom, definitely one of the best shows i've ever watched.
I feel like the purgatory stuff and the visions had little payoff
No purgatory. Just bang! Dead. Like all his victims.
@@CB0915 I think the payoff was the black screen. Implying that despite his visions of what would happen when he died, they’re wasn’t anything for him.
@@CB0915 after rewatching the finale there's one thing i wish we would've seen: Albert's testimony of all the murders Barry committed as a hitman, acting as a voice for all the families of his victims. It would've brought that full circle, Barry saves Albert's life but kills an innocent in the process, Albert comes back and get justice for all the innocents Barry has killed
i was doubting because of how short the episode was compared to succession but holy fuck it delivered
One of the best final episodes of all time, chalk Barry up in the perfect run column with Justified, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and a few others.
In the end, only Barry's son came out a winner, getting to think his father was a good man.
Tricky legacies
I'll check out Justified now. Thanks
@@DerekDickey Justified is great, consistently some of the best dialogue, constant joy to just listen to characters speak. The show was so good, was the most civil IGN comment section of all time, every week was basically just a discussion of the great things the show did.
Raylan/Boyd is the best set of frenemies of all time, anytime they share the screen, pure gold.
And Succession
But what about when sally told John that her and Barry killed people? He was like a 10 year old kid I’m sure he remembers that.
I knew as soon as they did the long shot on barry's face that gene was gonna kill him, but i am happy the last thing barry felt wasnt fear, contempt, anger, sadness, any of those. he was just...impressed? suprised? I'm glad he went peacefully.
Bill Hader’s subtle acting with his eyes was masterclass, it almost felt like after accepting that he was never going to see Sally and John again he was also accepting that his life was essentially over. Before Gene makes it official
My boy Tom rolled nat 20’s in persuasion and charisma
I love how Barry's last reaction isn't of fear or anger, bro just didn't think Gene had it in him.
hahaha. I love it. Rip Torn's gun instead of Chekov's gun. When it was mentioned that Gene had a gun given to him by Rip Torn I knew that it would be crucial in a future episode.
It was already. For Leo.
@@EdgieAlias-😭😭
Not to mention the Rip Torn gun has been a thing since Season 3 Episode 1.
That was mentioned forever ago
@@Night5225 Lol he finally learned how to use it properly. No bullets falling out, no accidental victims, just clear intent to kill his target.
Look at Gene after he killed Barry, his face says it all, he doesn’t care anymore, especially not if his son believes that he’s monster, which is ironic in a sense, considering that him killing Barry allows him to be painted as a tragic hero, one who John can say he’s proud to call his father.
I am still laughing about the “oh wow” 😂😂😂 I laughed and cried, it was an amazing journey
I think Fuches had the happiest ending. He redeemed himself through prison, saw himself for who he is, and embraced it. Apologied to Barry without a single word and now he's free. Isn't even mentioned in the movie. Sally turned into S1 Gene.
@@JokermanUno Which is ironic, given that he's become a fully-fledged mob boss. The only character who finds some measure of inner peace is the one who fully confronts and accepts the fact that he's a villain.
3:01 the comedic timing is impeccable. Even in death despite all the drama and stakes Barry’s death is executed like a comedy bit. Incredibly hilarious and jaw dropping all at once. Bill hader is king. Gene brought he best out Barry while barry brought the worst out of gene. Barry was truly going to redeem himself and help gene get his name cleared, but genes pride was his down fall which led to Barry getting everything he ever wanted in death and gene losing everything he deserved. Hilarious in the darkest way possible. Bravo bill hader.
The writes set up the final episode brilliantly. They made it look like Barry was going to go on a huge rampage at the end of the previous episode and go out in a blaze of glory, but he kills no one in the final episode and the story gets played out by the other characters. Barry is basically shown buying a bunch of guns, driving and then picking up his son after John is saved by Fuches. All of the violence is committed by other people. Even Barry's death has no drama to it. Well done.
That last shot of Gene sitting next to Barry with the slow zoom and the applause gives me goosebumps every time I see it. Bill Hader and the whole Barry team did such an incredible job with this show, I can't wait to see what he directs next!
Not what I was expecting, what a finale
Wow based mr. wobbles
Whoever edited this scene deserves an Emmy, holy shit
Someone was born with the lowest of expectations
@@jetrifle4209 shut up
@@jetrifle4209bad troll
@@urfavguy dumb comment
I appreciate the title doesn’t have any spoilers, a whole bunch! Too many scene clip channels are totally okay with spoiling things if it means they get extra clicks.
Might wanna change the thumbnail though.
“Oh wow”
Perfect line.
I love how those two words spoken by Barry was the most typical Bill Hader delivery
I love how the moment Barry makes the right choice is when he dies, almost like god was like NOW NOW NOW BEFORE HE MESSES UP AGAIN.
I was worried how they’d wrap everything up in a half hour but.. Oh wow. They did a great job
Awful joke tbh
@@jetrifle4209 your parents never loved you
@@jetrifle4209 Awful reply tbh
This show started out so different than how it ended and in only 4 seasons.. I wish we could have gotten more. The first 2 seasons were absolute gold
"Oh wow" was Barry's last thought about how sh*t Gene looks lol
Fred Melamed is a brilliant character actor. Always a joy to watch onscreen.
Lmao, I could watch a show all day about him as an agent, trying to get Gene acting work in LA.
I love how the first time Barry has clarity in his entire life, he immediately looks at the person he loves the most and realizes his “love” has ruined the person’s life and driven them insane…and his reaction is just “Oh wow.”
Gene went from accidentally dropping the bullets out of the chamber to assassin in matter of minutes
Matter of 8 years
@@ididntmeantoshootthatvietn5012 It's just I don't think he touched a gun in his life except when confronting Barry for the 1st and last time lol
He killed Barry with a dead center headshot
@@MrLuffy9131 and when he shot his son
@@ididntmeantoshootthatvietn5012 whoops my bad I forgot about that lol
This show gives us the bleakest reminder that we eventually pay the price for the wrongs we do. As humans, we are terrified of the consequences hence why a lot of the times, we don’t like taking responsibility because of what comes with it. You can run and hide from things for as long as you like but you’ll never have peace because your heart jumps every time you hear that knock on your door.
What a surreal and poetic ending. Barry chose to do the right thing, only when it was too late. Gene chose revenge over proper justice and now his legacy is a wash. There was no way out of the situation without one of them being framed as a monster.
But in this moment, Gene doesn’t care about his legacy. Throughout the series he’s been shown as someone very self-centered and obsessed with his standing in the entertainment world. It’s why he keeps trying out for bit parts when everyone has made it clear they don’t want to hire him.
Due to Barry, he’s lost the love of his life, shot his son and has Barry’s crimes pinned on him. He has nothing left to lose.
The fact that Gene just sits down next to Barry’s body after killing him vs. trying to escape or even calling the police to try to explain says that he knows what happens next. He will spend the rest of his life in prison.
For a guy who lived so selfishly, he sacrifices his freedom to extract revenge for Moss’ murder. Outstanding writing.
I like to think that Barry said "Oh wow" not because Gene shot him, but just how much Genes appearance has change (long hair, beard, etc.)
I love the irony in how Gene, because of his ego and stupidity, kills the one person who was about to save him from a lifetime in Jail.
I almost started weeping when I saw Barry dead. For all his faults, I was still somewhat rooting for his delusional ass. I felt fine with Walter White dying and even possibly Tony Soprano dying, but with Barry Berkman, I’m just conflicted. Honestly, I think it’s Bill Harder’s terrific acting that has me conflicted.
Guess I got what I deserved
Kept you waiting there too long, my love
All that time, without a word
Did you really think that I'd forget
And regret
The special love I have for you
My baby blue
I think it's the writing. Such a complex character
@@andresaguero5880 that too!
In truth I too was shocked on the way Barry went out but it all falls in line with the comedic dark tone of the show. But I’m the end Barry won even in death. Remembered as a hero and hurried with all military honors and his son loving his father and seeing him as a hero instead of a monster which leads him to not being like him. He broke the cycle.
Well Barry is clearly developmentally disabled.
I think that "Barry's" a story on par with the ancient Greek tragedies. This and Breaking Bad, two American masterpieces. And I love how Barry's end mirrors Mayrbek's (the Chechen whose life Barry gave meaning to... and took in Season 2). This finale... Oh wow.
What Greek tragedy does it remind you of the most?
God waited for Barry to realize he needed to turn himself in and answer for his crimes, then and only then did he decide Barry's time on Earth was done.
After rewatching the show this actually is perfect for both Gene and Barry. Up to Season 3 we were led to believe that Gene had peoples best interests at heart, but what he learn in season 3 is that Gene is a very spiteful, cruel human being who doesn’t even remember some of the awful things he’s done.
Barry on the other hand remembers everyone he’s hurt and has always felt bad about it. He in the end did try to to change but it got him killed, and Gene refusing to change became the monster in Barry’s place in history.
What Gene did ? I only remembered he was cruel at the theatre class and thats it
@@mon5ter651in season 3 he apologizes to a lot of people he hurt, and his agent even pointed out that Gene burned a lot of bridges over petty reasons.
Gene was just caught up in Hollywood ego. He had no real faults to me
Beautiful scene, but that “oh wow” absolutely killed me 😂
Barry's delivery is such a perfect "For real, isn't this ironic?"
That "oh wow" was the funniest thing in this entire season.
Edit: I never thought I rooted for the protagonist of the story getting killed than Barry Berkman. Even if characters that deserve to die like Walter White, Tony Soprano, Jax Teller, or even Nucky Thompson, I never wanted them to die. But, Barry is such a damn different story in the first place. I legimately wanted to be killed at the end of season 2 when he killed almost everybody in the monastery, without even blinking. The moment when Gene shot him, I was just lmao. This show is one of the best of all time, I'm glad this show new when to stop, you cant say that about every show.
This scene is so sad to me. Barry was finally ready to do the right thing, accept responsibility, and help people. A nobody like Tom was able to save the day and talk down a mass murderer into turning himself in. Gene could've been cleared for all the things he'd been framed for and he'd be recognized as the victim of Barry that he truly was. Then he murdered Barry. I suppose he deserved it, but it is too bad that he had to go right before he was able to get the best remaining outcome for both of them.
I noticed that even the colors in the room where Barry dies are symbolic. Throughout the series, the imagery of dark doorways signifies his dark side. But here, there are white walls and a bright window symbolizing truth, purity, and cleanliness, because in this room, Barry, for the first time, confesses his wrongdoings and wants to take responsibility for them. But it's too late.
Therefore, the red curtains foreshadow blood dripping down from Barry's head to the white armchair.
Additionally, there are dolls on the shelves that are lifeless, just like a corpse.
That’s crazy cause I noticed they changed up his house but couldn’t figure out why
The “oh wow” just made me laugh so hard and I instantly knew he was gone. Even after, I just couldn’t stop smiling because it just makes so much sense. Bill Hader is such a fantastic film maker.
No but this is the show. Barry was going to turn himself in but gene killed him, effectively killing whatever chance he had to redemption in the eyes of the law and the public. The moment he perpetuated the cycle of revenge and violence he lost. It’s the show over and over and over again.
Even more than that, him saying he'll turn himself in just before getting shot acts as this "ultimate cleanse" and lets Barry be completely Redeemed within the universe.
They literally did the Osama bin laden joke from family guy of him accepting Jesus just before getting shot and then going to heaven lmao
Barry is masterfully done. From the dark humor, to the action sequences, to the incredible character development, to the across-the-board stellar acting. It’s in a category all its own.
I really liked this series finale. Barry needed the absence of his family to truly make the right choice. I’m glad he died in the end too and that it was gene who got to kill him.
It's when Tom tells him it's to save Gene is what makes him change. He denies it when Sally suggested it but when given the opportunity to be Gene's savior he asks to turn himself in. His redemption was the morally correct choice but still an extension of his ego
I was yelling like crazy at Barry’s death scene. I was expecting to hear a distant shot in the other room, since Gene was alone - but fuck man that was cold blooded! The one time he was gonna take accountability, life caught up to him in the most fitting way possible.
I think the "oh wow" is him seeing Gene with a beard lmao.
Welcome to the hell of dead protagonists 🐐, Mr. Berkman
I love the detail where you can actually see a part of Barry's head hanging off.
Yeah, really great detail most shows leave out, usually only have entry wounds, forgetting the damage the bullet does on the way out.
Christopher : "the top of his head came off like a fkin bad rug!!"
I think, for me, I consider Barry redeemed. It doesn't matter we didn't see him arrested (again) it was that he truly made the right call. In the entire show he never even CONSIDERED turning himself in, he would kill anyone to prevent it, the same way he went to kill Jim as soon as Gene said Jim knew Barry killed Janice. The fact he committed to it here tells me it was real. But to allow him to do it would rob Gene of a sensible ending to his arc. He constantly chose fame via parading around Janice's corpse (metaphorically, to quote a friend of mine), and picked that over every relationship including that of his with his son. He killed Barry knowing the consequences but no longer being able to care once Leo wrote him off entirely. Barry couldn't live and it be a satisfying ending for Gene.
I cant believe it ended like this. Yet it was probably the only way to end it. RIP Barry.
I’m sorry but there is something so funny about Barry’s finale words being “oh wow”
The whole show he's been shot at but never shot. He almost sounds impressed that he actually got hit.
Bill Hader gave one of the greatest performances of all time.
Henry Winkler actually murdered Bill Hader in this scene. Bill Hader loved it so much he kept it in the final cut for realism.
@@nont18411 bill was so impressed by this he just had to say "oh wow"
"Oh wow" Honestly feels like some dumb shit I'd say before I died.
This is absolutely the funniest possible way that Barry could've gotten himself killed.
Wow, I did not expect that "literally"
This shocking moment reminded me of Uncut gems and boy, after running away, everything ends up dead
Bill Hader, you are the best actor and director at the same time...
Guess Gene is really put in jail for murder, this time for real
Gene ripped off his get out of jail free card
I thought when they started clapping this whole thing was a just movie they made 🤣woulda been a crazy twist
dude i wanted barry to die so badly when he was praying to try and save his spot in heaven. then he tried to turn himself in, and i felt so bad, and immediately it was too late. this episode was an extreme rollercoaster for me
Gene failed twice to kill Barry with that gun. Third time’s a charm.
Does anyone else find Barry's death hilarious? I just cackled.
That was the most Bill Hader "oh wow" ever
A nod to The Sopranos with that prolonged cut to black
when i saw the scene at 3:45 i instantly thought of “the death of marat” painting by jacques-louis david. this scene still almost looks like if the painting were expanded for us to see his killer. also very similar is the way in which barry and marat were viewed both in life and death. such an interesting and beautiful ending.
Like Patsy Parisi said in The Sopranos, "It won't be cinematic".
Which is ironic given how Barry's death was portrayed in the movie about his life.
Total Sopranos riff with the cut to black. Gotta pay respect to HBO for giving these shows a platform to fucking shine. The rollercoaster in your brain when you hear the gunshot. Masterful resolution.
“Ya probably don’t even hear when it happens”
Barry: oh wow