Barry vs Good Boy
Good Boy has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 7.9/10 for Barry). Barry is the older of the two (2018 against 2025). Both are comedy, crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Barry
Good Boy| Barry | Good Boy | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2025 |
| Seasons | 4 | 1 |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Drama | Comedy, Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Alec Berg, Bill Hader | – |
| Main cast | Robert Wisdom, Bill Hader, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan, Henry Winkler | Oh Jung-se, Jeong Man-sik, Go Joon, Park Bo-gum, Heo Sung-tae |
Synopsis
Barry
A listless hitman is enthralled by theatre acting and becomes eager to leave his old life behind in pursuit of a new career.
Good Boy
After 11 years, the police revive their special recruitment for former national athletes. Once hailed as heroes, these world-class medalists now face harsh realities. Despite financial struggles, unexpected tragedies, and discrimination within the force, the athletes, each with their own story, reunite as a special task force to take on major crimes with the grit and skills they honed as athletes.