I have been waiting forever for you guys to get to this episode. I never comment but has to when you got to this. This is the absolute greatest fever dream.
The girl asked if she should shake her head when she bites the face. Bill, as director, asked her if she'd ever been bitten by a dog. Her face lit up and she said, "Yes! I know what you mean." Bill noted that dogs tend to go dead eyed and freeze. She said, "Got it! I know exactly what you mean!" 🤣
Barry as a show is already somewhat absurd in its humor, but I love how this episode kicks it up a notch. Definitely ranks high up in my list of favorite TV show episodes of all time.
Jessie Giacomazzi, who plays Lily, is the daughter of Mickey and Marilyn Giacomazzi, who are both professional stunt performers and have worked on a shit ton of stuff like The Matrix 4, Captain America Civil War, The Mandalorian, Westworld, etc.
Ronny was given a fake head to kick in the store. He kicked it so hard it flew off the neck and flew 40 feet across the store. This sent Hader and the crew into a fit of laughter at 5 in the morning. Ronny was the old guy on the bus in Nobody.
Barry's target here is played by Daniel Bernhardt, a stuntman and black belt who was once best known as the lead star of MST3k subject Future War, but has since built up a surprisingly great action movie career, appearing in the likes of The Matrix Reloaded, Logan, and John Wick.
This fucking episode was one of the most bizarre episodes!! One of my favourite episodes. It was hilarious LOL. Bill Hader Wrote and Directed this episode btw. Bravo.
I think he told a story about how many of the most absurd things came up when they were working on the fight scenes with the actors and got more ideas what they could do with them.
@@VannywiththeFanny So a feral-acting, martial arts expert child effortlessly scaling a tree like a spider monkey and jumping on a rooftop is a normal daily occurrence, in your opinion? This episode was totally weird, but its weirdness was its biggest strength
@@RandyReviews1990 if you genuinely think the events of that episode are normal and in no way unusual, then we really have nothing to discuss 🤷🏼♂️ All I can say is you must live a super interesting life 😂
@@ODUBlue it's sort of fever dreamish and definitely chaotic to let us see a glimpse into Barry's fractured mind, but I wouldn't quite call it surreal in terms of film. Usually surreal film uses images and juxtaposition to get a feeling or idea across that can't be done with traditional dialogue or imagery. Bojack Horseman and Twin Peaks use a lot of surrealism, where bizzarre images and colors float in and out of the screen. Even though ronny/lily is definitely bizzarre and dreamlike i personally didn't find it extremely surreal (maybe just a bit)
I take every chance to say this: ronny/lily aired the same night as Game of Thrones' The Long Night (which was being hyped up as the biggest action set piece ever), and Barry completely wiped the floor with it in every way. It was less than half the length of that GoT episode and it somehow told a better story, had better action, and Lily was scarier than any of the White Walkers. One of the best.
@@poldiklapzuba9898 You're severely underestimating how difficult it is to execute absurdist comedy and pace it this well. The Long Night (and a large portion of the final 2 seasons of Game of Thrones) were a dumpster fire in terms of writing.
this shows just how, while trying to help his target, everything goes apeshit even when barry is trying to "do the right thing". this is how much conflict is in barry's mind at this exact moment. if you don't kill your target, he'll probably release his monster kid against you.
So today I learned that super glue can be used to seal cuts, but that you should only use it on clean, shallow cuts, like paper cuts or if you slice yourself with a blade. It definitely shouldn't be used for deep cuts, like puncture wounds or any wound that is bleeding a lot. So what Fuches did wasn't as stupid as I initially thought, though it was still pretty stupid.
Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers used to grind a hole in his thumb with his aggressive bass playing and would run off stage to have his bass tech fill the hole with superglue so he could keep playing. If the cut is bigger/deeper, a tampon is a good choice too.
@@barnyhitman No, it wasn’t. It was an accidental creation, that came about in 1942 when attempting to make clear plastic gun sights for allied soldiers, and was set aside for years because it was too sticky and got everywhere. Years later, in 1956 the creator rediscovered cyanoacrylate and decided to use it/brand it for commercial sale as an adhesive polymer for use in jet plane canopies. It wasn’t until the Vietnam war, over 20 years after its creation, when medics figured out it was useful for closing wounds. It’s a fun story, but it’s patently false.
This is the episode where Barry went from BizzaroWorld Breaking Bad to BizzaroWorld Big Lebowski (a lot of B's right there) I can totally picture Walter Sobchak with his hands glued to a steering wheel and The Dude explaining "She's... she's not of this world, man"
Worth seeking out the interview where Hader explains how he was introduced to the actress who played Lily, who already possessed all the skills she demonstrated in the episode.
Correct me if I’m wrong but the desert scene is just a memory, right? Of him returning home and Fuches being the one who picked him up because he’s the only family Barry had left. I think it’s supposed to signify like, if Barry hadn’t gone with Fuches that first time, would he be in the position he’s in now?
My interpretation was that it was a metaphor for what we know of his history with Fuches, though not a literal memory (actually happening in the desert). It feels like the dream symbolism Barry had in S1.
It's a dream mix with a memory, Fuches didn't pick him up when Barry return, but Fuches "pick up" Barry when he was depressed after his time in the military, by becoming a hitman.
This episode was the one they submitted to the Emmys for Season 2 and it got nominated- Also got nominated for Director (Hader) AND writing (Hader and someone else). Lily was played by Jessie Giacomazzi who was ELEVEN years old when she filmed that episode. Now (in 2022) - she's 13. You guys were so way off! I just found this reaction after watching the episode for the 1st time on HBO Max and needed to see a reaction to it because the episode got so many accolades. I was surprised you guys weren't raving about it in a good way. It's been called the Best Episode in the Show's history.
ah, Daniel Bernhardt, ever since I saw him in his first role in Bloodsport 2 over 20 years ago, I´m always happy to see him appear in shows and movies...
I didn’t know you guys were watching Barry! It’s one of my favorite shows out there… can’t wait to see more. Bill Hader is awesome, great supporting cast too.
coming back to this after season 4 episode 5 & i still believe this is the best episode of the show. the acting from everyone involved, the hilarious storyline, the stunts from the actors .. everything about this was 11/10
I saw a little BTE from this episode and these are some interesting facts that they related: Written by Bill Hader that is why it is arguably the funniest episode of the season. Although they are both actors, both the father and the girl, they are also stunt professionals and part of what they wanted to do this episode is because one of the producers told them about this girl who could do all these stunts and they thought it was great to include her in the show. The idea for this episode is something that Bill and the showrunner have wanted to do from the beginning; an episode focused on what would happen if in one hit everything went wrong, and when they came up with the idea of the policeman's ex's boyfriend, they decided that this would be an incredible moment to do this chaotic madness
PS: in case it seems to you that Ronny looks familiar but you can't find where: he is one of the security guards in John Wick 1, the one who fights with Keanu hand-to-hand at the disco
This episode reminds me of the Pine Barrens (The Sopranos) episode so much. Even the referente of the Russian broken wind pipe by Paulie and the fact that Ronnie also “broke it” and Barry made the remark as well, but in the end neither the Russian nor Ronnie were dead. Great one off episode
@@danmedeiros6676 Because it's the high threshold for crazy episodes that I've personally seen on TV? Rick talks about how it's the craziest thing he's seen on TV in the discussion...
dude my bad im half asleep I thought you said peaky blinders I literally was so thrown off by your comment lol. is twin peaks actually good ? I've never seen but heard good things.
@@danmedeiros6676 hahaha all good. And idk it's hard to recommend. If you don't mind not getting strange answers and like strange, dreamlike events with quirky characters then yeah it's solid. Season 3 in particular (the revival in 2017) has some absolutely insane episodes that are like nothing else on TV. I'd recommend watching the first 3 episodes from season 1 if you have any interest, see if you like it from there.
A quick Google search didn’t yield any result for me as far as if there is an actual connection. The shot with the girl running away and flipping over the fence was from Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz (I never saw the third film in the Cornetto trilogy so maybe it appears there also). The flip itself was in Hot Fuzz.
What in the F was that??? What an episode. The little gargoyle up on the roof. LMFAO was this good. HUGE kudos to the stunt team in this one. Rick: “Tarantino movie mixed with the Exorcist” is perfect.
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I have been waiting forever for you guys to get to this episode. I never comment but has to when you got to this. This is the absolute greatest fever dream.
The girl asked if she should shake her head when she bites the face. Bill, as director, asked her if she'd ever been bitten by a dog. Her face lit up and she said, "Yes! I know what you mean." Bill noted that dogs tend to go dead eyed and freeze. She said, "Got it! I know exactly what you mean!" 🤣
This episode is an incredible fever dream.
I KNOW, RIGHT?!
I see it as more of a well staged and planned out fever dream…
Fuches shouting "what are you?" is the whole vibe for this fever-dream of an episode. Easily my most re-watched of the series
Barry as a show is already somewhat absurd in its humor, but I love how this episode kicks it up a notch. Definitely ranks high up in my list of favorite TV show episodes of all time.
It's not that good lol kinda wonky af
.... No. This episode was the jump the shark for the show. Everyone I know, including me, dumped it at this point.
@@17thknight good for you
@@17thknight 9.8 on IMDb so think you and your friends are in the minority 🤷🏻♂️
@@17thknight Cringe
Jessie Giacomazzi, who plays Lily, is the daughter of Mickey and Marilyn Giacomazzi, who are both professional stunt performers and have worked on a shit ton of stuff like The Matrix 4, Captain America Civil War, The Mandalorian, Westworld, etc.
Doraemon?
The guy who played Ronnie was the stuntman who jumped on the car crushing it in the highway fight in the Matrix 2
Oh dang for real? Nice!
@@thegrimcritic5494 He was also the guy who threw Keanu off the balcony in John Wick.
@@TimedRevolver
Also the goon that got his teeth knocked out in Nobody, and the goon that got his throat slit by a can in Lou!
Ronny was given a fake head to kick in the store. He kicked it so hard it flew off the neck and flew 40 feet across the store. This sent Hader and the crew into a fit of laughter at 5 in the morning. Ronny was the old guy on the bus in Nobody.
This is the episode that made me question, “what show am I watching again?” In the best way possible
I can't believe it has been over 2 years since the last episode of Barry.
@@bettercallmaul5810 I know. Looking forward to season 3. If that’s still happening
@@xColinMalarkeyx They're shooting season 3 of Barry in August, apparently.
the RELIEF I felt seeing that calvin made it to this episode
Barry's target here is played by Daniel Bernhardt, a stuntman and black belt who was once best known as the lead star of MST3k subject Future War, but has since built up a surprisingly great action movie career, appearing in the likes of The Matrix Reloaded, Logan, and John Wick.
So cool!! I remember him from John Wick!!
The pycho girl is also a stuntman I presume
I remember him form the Mortal Kombat Conquest tv series and the matrix
@@arafat9828 nah they just got a kid and had her get abused while they filmed.
I was wondering why he looked so familiar! Go figure.
Ah yes the most chaotic episode ever in hbo history.. and yes i didn't forget about GOT.
This episode came out around the same time as the “Long Night” episode of GoT.
@@shamsham1229 and guess which one was a better episode
@@iwillcry Long Night for sure! 😍
@@GoldMegamind i hope this is sarcasm
@@arafat9828 weirdo.
This fucking episode was one of the most bizarre episodes!! One of my favourite episodes. It was hilarious LOL.
Bill Hader Wrote and Directed this episode btw. Bravo.
I think he told a story about how many of the most absurd things came up when they were working on the fight scenes with the actors and got more ideas what they could do with them.
@@Yora21 Ohh really, I gotta see that. I only saw that short behind the scenes video on hbo youtube channel.
@@preet797 It's titled "Bill Hader Explains How He Directed the “ronny/lily” Episode"
@@Yora21 Thanks! I'll check it out.
This episode feels like Hader wanted the most extremely bizarre thing ever filmed yet it's premise has to work in some reality we understand.
Ladies and gentlemen, the episode we’ve all been waiting for!
"ronny your throats broken, you're stoned" LMAO
This is without a doubt one of the greatest episodes of television ever
the most bizarre and hilarious TV episode I have seen in last 5 years
One of my most favorite episodes of anything, ever. Just SO surreal and off the wall. So I'm very excited to watch this. 😊
This ep is definitely not Surreal lol
@@VannywiththeFanny So a feral-acting, martial arts expert child effortlessly scaling a tree like a spider monkey and jumping on a rooftop is a normal daily occurrence, in your opinion? This episode was totally weird, but its weirdness was its biggest strength
@@ODUBlue it has happen before nothing in the episode is hard to believe!
@@RandyReviews1990 if you genuinely think the events of that episode are normal and in no way unusual, then we really have nothing to discuss 🤷🏼♂️ All I can say is you must live a super interesting life 😂
@@ODUBlue it's sort of fever dreamish and definitely chaotic to let us see a glimpse into Barry's fractured mind, but I wouldn't quite call it surreal in terms of film. Usually surreal film uses images and juxtaposition to get a feeling or idea across that can't be done with traditional dialogue or imagery. Bojack Horseman and Twin Peaks use a lot of surrealism, where bizzarre images and colors float in and out of the screen. Even though ronny/lily is definitely bizzarre and dreamlike i personally didn't find it extremely surreal (maybe just a bit)
If you listen carefully, the store employee who gets kicked yells "ka-kaw" like a crow when going down just for shits and giggles.
"she's not of this world..." fifth time seeing this episode and it still gets me.
I take every chance to say this: ronny/lily aired the same night as Game of Thrones' The Long Night (which was being hyped up as the biggest action set piece ever), and Barry completely wiped the floor with it in every way. It was less than half the length of that GoT episode and it somehow told a better story, had better action, and Lily was scarier than any of the White Walkers. One of the best.
nope, it wasnt. Also it's easy to write this.
@@poldiklapzuba9898 Do it, Poldi. Do it.
@@poldiklapzuba9898 Cope
@@alvinanil6996 im not a writer. But every writer can do this stupid shit but nobody give him money for it.
@@poldiklapzuba9898 You're severely underestimating how difficult it is to execute absurdist comedy and pace it this well. The Long Night (and a large portion of the final 2 seasons of Game of Thrones) were a dumpster fire in terms of writing.
this shows just how, while trying to help his target, everything goes apeshit even when barry is trying to "do the right thing". this is how much conflict is in barry's mind at this exact moment.
if you don't kill your target, he'll probably release his monster kid against you.
Hader directed this episode and it has his fevered sense of humor throughout! A really fun episode! Really enjoyed your guys reactions!😁
The night this aired, Twitter was amazing
So today I learned that super glue can be used to seal cuts, but that you should only use it on clean, shallow cuts, like paper cuts or if you slice yourself with a blade. It definitely shouldn't be used for deep cuts, like puncture wounds or any wound that is bleeding a lot. So what Fuches did wasn't as stupid as I initially thought, though it was still pretty stupid.
Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers used to grind a hole in his thumb with his aggressive bass playing and would run off stage to have his bass tech fill the hole with superglue so he could keep playing.
If the cut is bigger/deeper, a tampon is a good choice too.
super glue was originally created to seal wounds
@@barnyhitman No, it wasn’t. It was an accidental creation, that came about in 1942 when attempting to make clear plastic gun sights for allied soldiers, and was set aside for years because it was too sticky and got everywhere.
Years later, in 1956 the creator rediscovered cyanoacrylate and decided to use it/brand it for commercial sale as an adhesive polymer for use in jet plane canopies.
It wasn’t until the Vietnam war, over 20 years after its creation, when medics figured out it was useful for closing wounds.
It’s a fun story, but it’s patently false.
This episode had the same surreal vibes at Atlanta lol
This episode BLEW MY MIND. Unexpected, badass, and hilarious.
Rick’s “what is happening” is one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard
this episode still might be my favorite episode of anything ever.
This is the episode where Barry went from BizzaroWorld Breaking Bad to BizzaroWorld Big Lebowski (a lot of B's right there)
I can totally picture Walter Sobchak with his hands glued to a steering wheel and The Dude explaining "She's... she's not of this world, man"
This episode made me realize, i totally would love a spin off of the first days of Barry as a hitman with a contract of the week format
11:36 "How do I breathe without you" lyric (from LeAnn Rime's hit "How Do I Live") synchs with the Ronnies reveal.
Worth seeking out the interview where Hader explains how he was introduced to the actress who played Lily, who already possessed all the skills she demonstrated in the episode.
Lily is played by Jessie Giacomazzi. This is her most recent thing but she's great and hopefully gets to play more crazy roles in the future!
Loach got what he wanted but he also died for it
I would be afraid to be "Kill Billed" if I was Barry and there was a Lily still out there.
I’ve been waiting all week for this reaction, I knew you guys would love this episode.
Also I’m pretty sure that girl does all her own stunts. I remember Bill Hader talking about her on an interview.
Correct me if I’m wrong but the desert scene is just a memory, right? Of him returning home and Fuches being the one who picked him up because he’s the only family Barry had left. I think it’s supposed to signify like, if Barry hadn’t gone with Fuches that first time, would he be in the position he’s in now?
My interpretation was that it was a metaphor for what we know of his history with Fuches, though not a literal memory (actually happening in the desert). It feels like the dream symbolism Barry had in S1.
It's a dream mix with a memory, Fuches didn't pick him up when Barry return, but Fuches "pick up" Barry when he was depressed after his time in the military, by becoming a hitman.
Yeah, that’s what it means, it doesn’t matter if it’s a dream or a memory, it’s Fuches’ fault that Barry is all fucked up.
Correct! :D
Should watch the little bth interview for this episode, pretty much Hader just wanted to have fun and do crazy shit
This episode was the one they submitted to the Emmys for Season 2 and it got nominated- Also got nominated for Director (Hader) AND writing (Hader and someone else). Lily was played by Jessie Giacomazzi who was ELEVEN years old when she filmed that episode. Now (in 2022) - she's 13. You guys were so way off! I just found this reaction after watching the episode for the 1st time on HBO Max and needed to see a reaction to it because the episode got so many accolades. I was surprised you guys weren't raving about it in a good way. It's been called the Best Episode in the Show's history.
Finally watched my favourite episode and I'm so so glad! This reaction was amazing and loved watching your reactions throughout the series!
The fact Loach gets killed by a spinning heel kick from the guy he just shot in the face is so damn ridiculous XD
The craziest episode ever.
Bill Hader is an amazing director! He directed this episode and when i found out about it i was shocked!
Bill is such a genius for writing a directing this episode.
love your reactions
This episode aired directly after the Game of Thrones series finale, and it was sooooo much better
ah, Daniel Bernhardt, ever since I saw him in his first role in Bloodsport 2 over 20 years ago, I´m always happy to see him appear in shows and movies...
I didn’t know you guys were watching Barry! It’s one of my favorite shows out there… can’t wait to see more. Bill Hader is awesome, great supporting cast too.
This episode was just pure CHAOS!
I’m just waiting for season 3
Man this episode was AMAZING! Some of the most fun I’ve had watching TV in a long time.
It’s like this episode was directed by the Cohen Brothers, holy shit.
I didn’t know you guys did Barry. That’s cool.
This episode is insane!
The dude that plays Ronny was an agent in the Matrix movies, and is in John Wick.
I've been waiting for this episode Since you started season 2 !! Hilarious!!!!!!
"A threat" "to humanity" perfect haha
The guy playing ronny is (or was) bob odenkirks personal trainer
that's nice to know
The camerawork in this episode is spectacular
Easily my fav episode. So glad you guys saw it
This episode gave me big pulp fiction vibes
Easily one of the craziest/funniest episodes I've seen in a while!
Came back to this probably for the third time. One of the best episodes of any of TV show.
I come back to this episode so many times..love y’all 😂
Lol I was waiting for this episode!!
I've seen this episode like half a dozen times and it still makes me laugh
That girl’s dad is stunt coordinator, mickey Giacomazzi. He has around 158 films/shows credits to him. So I’d keep an eye on her in the future.
one of my favorite episode of TV ever.
even if you've never seen the show before this episode is an amazing watch for anyone
Just noticed the Video Games Live T-Shirt. Took my wife to see that a few years ago and man, just one of the best live shows I've ever seen.
coming back to this after season 4 episode 5 & i still believe this is the best episode of the show. the acting from everyone involved, the hilarious storyline, the stunts from the actors .. everything about this was 11/10
Awesome reaction guys!!
12:12 WHAT DA HELL? How was That not funny guys??? I was waiting for this reaction and you don't even care!
I loved this episode and its utter ridiculousness.
Genuinely one of the only if not the ONLY time I have ever seen Rick just baffled and shocked by an episode in a good way tho xD
I remember when I saw this episode, I literally almost died laughing... this was my fav episode of season 2.
I think we were all in shock the whole episode. Like the absurdity and hilarity of it all.
the fact that loach got one bombed by that fat kick was hilarious 😆
This episode was "you don't know what" but I'd be willing to bet you'll remember it for a long time
Once I saw you guys were reacting to Barry, it was a countdown to this episode.
Best episode BY far.
By far this is the best 30 minutes of television I had ever watched in my entire life.
I've been waiting for this episode!!
i loved fuches this entire episode, stephin root killed it
Barry season 2 episode 5 is one of the greatest episodes of television ever
I saw a little BTE from this episode and these are some interesting facts that they related:
Written by Bill Hader that is why it is arguably the funniest episode of the season.
Although they are both actors, both the father and the girl, they are also stunt professionals and part of what they wanted to do this episode is because one of the producers told them about this girl who could do all these stunts and they thought it was great to include her in the show.
The idea for this episode is something that Bill and the showrunner have wanted to do from the beginning; an episode focused on what would happen if in one hit everything went wrong, and when they came up with the idea of the policeman's ex's boyfriend, they decided that this would be an incredible moment to do this chaotic madness
PS: in case it seems to you that Ronny looks familiar but you can't find where: he is one of the security guards in John Wick 1, the one who fights with Keanu hand-to-hand at the disco
My favorite episode of the series. I love everything in this one
Just watched this episode. This episode alone deserves an emmy
Ok, now let's make a deal. You will definitely put reactions moments from this episode to the highlights of 2021.
This episode reminds me of the Pine Barrens (The Sopranos) episode so much. Even the referente of the Russian broken wind pipe by Paulie and the fact that Ronnie also “broke it” and Barry made the remark as well, but in the end neither the Russian nor Ronnie were dead. Great one off episode
This would have been one of the craziest episodes I'd ever seen if I hadn't seen Twin Peaks already lol. Fantastic episode overall.
the fuck does twin peaks have to do with this lmao
@@danmedeiros6676 As surreal as this episode was, Twin Peaks is way more bizarre.
@@danmedeiros6676 Because it's the high threshold for crazy episodes that I've personally seen on TV? Rick talks about how it's the craziest thing he's seen on TV in the discussion...
dude my bad im half asleep I thought you said peaky blinders I literally was so thrown off by your comment lol. is twin peaks actually good ? I've never seen but heard good things.
@@danmedeiros6676 hahaha all good. And idk it's hard to recommend. If you don't mind not getting strange answers and like strange, dreamlike events with quirky characters then yeah it's solid. Season 3 in particular (the revival in 2017) has some absolutely insane episodes that are like nothing else on TV. I'd recommend watching the first 3 episodes from season 1 if you have any interest, see if you like it from there.
This is one of my favorite episodes.
Daniel Bernhardt (Ronny) played the upgraded lead Agent in The Matrix Reloaded. He's quite skilled!
A quick Google search didn’t yield any result for me as far as if there is an actual connection. The shot with the girl running away and flipping over the fence was from Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz (I never saw the third film in the Cornetto trilogy so maybe it appears there also). The flip itself was in Hot Fuzz.
One of the best episodes I have ever seen. This is some high quality f***ed up shit.
I love how ballshit crazy the episode is.
What in the F was that??? What an episode. The little gargoyle up on the roof. LMFAO was this good. HUGE kudos to the stunt team in this one. Rick: “Tarantino movie mixed with the Exorcist” is perfect.
Such an incredible episode
Bill Hader won the DGA for this episode.
What’s a DGA?
@@roxtechs Director's Guild Award
FINALLY, I've been waiting weeks to see your reactions to this episode, such a good one!
One of the best episodes of anything EVER