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Barry

2018 · TV-MA
Created by Alec Berg, Bill Hader
Comedy, Crime, Drama
“A hitman searching for some direction.”

Barry (2018) is a comedy, crime, drama show created by Alec Berg. On TV Addict, players averaged 2.7/5, with 61% solving the puzzle and 39% failing it, making it the #22 mediumest puzzle of 59 in the archive. A hit man from the Midwest moves to Los Angeles and gets caught up in the city's theatre arts scene.

8.3
IMDb
7.9
TMDB
TV Addict Difficulty: Medium
2.7/5
Avg Score
61%
Solved
39%
Failed
64
Players
#22
Difficulty Rank

The TV Addict Puzzle

Puzzle #40 · July 15, 2026 · answer revealed below

The Setup (Clue 5)
A hitman from the Midwest stumbles into an acting class while on a job in Los Angeles
The Character (Clue 4)
He becomes genuinely passionate about performing, complicating his other career
The Conflict (Clue 3)
His handler resents the distraction and keeps pulling him back into jobs
The Twist (Clue 2)
His acting teacher is oblivious but deeply invested in his student's growth
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Barry Berkman is a hitman trying to leave the profession for a career as an actor in L.A.
Barry

Cast

Bill Hader as Barry BerkmanSarah Goldberg as Sally ReedAnthony Carrigan as NoHo HankHenry Winkler as Gene CousineauStephen Root as Monroe FuchesRobert Wisdom as Jim Moss

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barry hard to guess on TV Addict?
Barry had an average score of 2.7/5. 61% of players solved it, while 39% failed — a medium puzzle.
Who created Barry?
Barry was created by Alec Berg, Bill Hader.
Who stars in Barry?
Barry stars Bill Hader, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan, Henry Winkler, Stephen Root, Robert Wisdom.
What genre is Barry?
Barry is listed under Comedy, Crime, Drama.
Where does Barry rank in TV Addict difficulty?
Barry ranks #22 of 59 TV Addict shows by average score (1 = hardest).