Sarah Goldberg's Emotional Take on Barry's Epic Finale

The recent series finale of Barry has left viewers with a polarizing ending, sparking debates among fans who have followed the show since its premiere in 2018. But what about the cast members, like Sarah Goldberg, who have been involved with the show from the beginning?

Goldberg, who portrayed one of Barry's main characters, Sally Reed, has continuously showcased her acting prowess and versatility throughout the series. As such, she is uniquely positioned to offer a nuanced perspective on the finale. Prior to the show's conclusion, Goldberg shared her prediction for how the series would end. With the finale now aired and all spoilers out in the open, has her opinion changed?

Goldberg recently gave an interview to Deadline, where she shared her thoughts on the Barry series finale. Despite having just watched it herself, she had a lot to say. According to Goldberg, the finale was brilliant in that it provided a humorous yet bleak commentary on the current state of our society. She believes that there is often a discrepancy between what actually happens and what we want to believe, and that the finale highlighted this twisted reality.

In the finale, Henry Winkler's character, Gene Cousineau, shockingly shoots Bill Hader's character, Barry Berkman, in the head. Gene's frustration stems from being framed for Detective Janice Moss's murder, which was actually committed by Barry. This leads to Gene being imprisoned for the murder since Barry was the only one who could have cleared his name. The movie about Barry then takes a drastic shift, portraying him as a tragic hero who tried to stop the evil Gene. Meanwhile, Sally becomes a drama teacher and raises her son while knowing that the world believes a lie about Barry. Goldberg describes the ending as having a bleakness that matches some of the things happening in our world, but also finds it moving and funny.

"We're in a world where the entertainment industry is evolving, and what's presented as truth isn't always accurate," shared Goldberg, citing the real-life scenarios that influenced the creation of Barry. "We now have leaders who don't always tell the truth. Thankfully, Donald Trump is no longer in power. However, since we started making Barry in 2016, the world has undergone drastic changes, including the pandemic. I believe that it's important to satirize these changes while also highlighting the harsh realities of our current situation. The end result is a powerful statement." You can stream the entire series of Barry on Max.

Source: Deadline