Title: "The Accidental Morality Tale: Sarah Goldberg on Bad Decisions in the 'Barry' Finale" In the explosive finale of HBO's critically-acclaimed series "Barry," Sarah Goldberg leaves audiences stunned and heartbroken with a masterful performance that leaves us questioning the nature of right and wrong. In an interview with The New York Times' Alexis Soloski, Goldberg reflects on the show's trajectory and the moral quandaries her character faced in the final episode. "It was definitely a comedy when we started," Goldberg admits. Indeed, with its madcap premise of a hitman-turned-actor and his ragtag group of acting students, "Barry" was initially marketed as a black comedy. But as the show's plot thickened and the stakes grew ever-higher, it became something else entirely. "In the end, it was a morality tale," Goldberg affirms. Throughout the course of the show, Goldberg's character Sally Reed finds herself torn between the pursuit of fame and the desire to do what is right. Ultimately, in the finale, she makes a decision that has far-reaching consequences - both for herself and for the other characters in the show. "It was a really challenging scene to shoot," Goldberg recalls. "But I think it was important to show the full complexity of Sally's character." Goldberg's portrayal of Sally throughout the entire series was nothing short of revelatory. At once vulnerable and tough, funny and sad, she brought a multifaceted realism to a character that could have been one-dimensional in lesser hands. In the interview, Goldberg expresses her appreciation for the show's creators, particularly Alec Berg and Bill Hader. "They really gave us the space to explore these characters and to take risks," she says. Ultimately, what makes "Barry" so compelling - and what sets it apart from other shows on television - is its bold exploration of the gray areas of morality. As Goldberg notes, "It's not always easy to know what the right thing to do is." And in a world where people are increasingly confronted with ethical dilemmas on a daily basis, "Barry" serves as a poignant reminder of the choices that make us who we are - for better or for worse. 'It was definitely a comedy when we started," the actress said. But in the end, it "was a morality tale" about the choices that make us who we are.
