The age-old debate of whether people can truly change is at the heart of Bill Hader’s Barry. As we root for the titular character, it seems his past is always lurking, ready to sabotage his progress. The season 2 finale left us with plenty of questions and a lingering hope for Barry’s redemption. Here are five questions we were left pondering after the explosive conclusion of Barry season 2.
1. What are the limits of Barry’s capabilities?
Television has a knack for making us empathize with even the darkest characters. Barry Berkman is no longer the cold-hearted hitman he once was, but the season 2 finale showed us he’s still just as skilled. Indiewire.com suggests there might not be anything left to save in Barry. The finale revealed the terrifying lengths he would go to when pushed, leaving us questioning what could possibly happen next.
2. Can Gene ever forgive Barry?
In the finale’s cliffhanger, Fuches (Stephen Root) tells Gene (Henry Winkler) that Barry killed Janice. Will Gene believe this, and will Barry deny it? The relationship between these two characters has been a central focus, and now it’s at risk. If Barry can kill Janice, is there anyone he won’t kill? Will he have to kill Gene too? We’ll have to wait for the next season to find out if Gene can ever forgive Barry and what consequences lie ahead.
3. Is Sally’s life in danger?
Collider.com notes that Sally’s story has become as dark and heartbreaking as Barry’s. Her character is still somewhat enigmatic, and the darkness within her may be deeper than we initially thought. The scene where Barry almost chokes her was both powerful and terrifying. Is their relationship destined for tragedy? It’s not hard to imagine Barry hurting Sally one day, even unintentionally.
4. What does the future hold for Fuches?
As we assess the survival rates of the show’s characters, Fuches seems likely to meet a violent end. He has been a constant thorn in Barry’s side, and his irrational behavior towards Barry raises questions about their shared past. The more Fuches pushes Barry, the worse the outcome may be for him. We last saw Fuches driving away from the scene of Barry’s carnage, leaving us to wonder what comes next.
5. Will Barry end up in prison for his crimes?
The season 2 finale saw Barry commit a lot of killings. It’s unclear how the show would continue if he ends up behind bars, but it’s hard to imagine him escaping the consequences of his actions. TVLine.com observes that the violent collision of Barry’s two lives left him standing, but his future is uncertain. Will he own up to his crimes, or will someone else take the fall? We’ll have to wait for season three to find out.
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