HBO MaxBarry (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.7
Overview
A listless hitman is enthralled by theatre acting and becomes eager to leave his old life behind in pursuit of a new career.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO Max
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
A listless hitman is enthralled by theatre acting and becomes eager to leave his old life behind in pursuit of a new career.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Barry explores the individual's struggle to escape a violent past and redefine identity, focusing on the dark consequences of personal choices and the absurdity of human ambition without explicitly endorsing a particular political ideology or solution.
The film 'Barry' portrays the early life of Barack Obama, featuring a diverse cast that accurately reflects the real-life individuals depicted. While the narrative inherently explores themes of racial identity and belonging through the protagonist's experiences in predominantly white institutions, it does so without explicitly recasting traditional roles or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
Barry features a central gay relationship between Cristobal Sifuentes and NoHo Hank, depicted with genuine affection and complexity. Despite a tragic outcome, the show affirms the worth of their love, portraying it as a source of humanity amidst violence. The obstacles and ultimate tragedy stem from the criminal world, not their queer identity, resulting in a net positive portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Barry is an original series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently swapped.
The show "Barry" is an original production with characters created specifically for the series. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation to establish a canonical race for any character, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.3
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.8
8.8
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