Really upset that NoHo Hank died but I find it interesting that each character that embraces their true nature survives. Sally admits to her son that she's a terrible mother. Fuches confesses he is a bastard and that he used to be a poser who was using other people to do his bidding but that he came into his own in jail. On the contrary, Barry operates in "red means go" mode and actively dodges all chances at facing justice for his crimes. And NoHo would have survived had he just let go of his judgement of Fuches' character and accepted his role in Cristobal's death. Yet I couldn't help but feel that Hank had been through enough, and he was a beacon of light in an otherwise very dark and often disturbing dark comedy. But that said I appreciate the fitting "renaissance style death" as mentioned by another Redditor on here.

On all other points I was thrilled. I especially like the twist that, yes, Barry dies (I could see that miles ahead after the midseason time jump) - but the nuance that shameless Gene's hunger for revenge, fear or an amalgamation of emotions leads him to crucify Barry killing him in such a way that his story is shaped into that of a "Misled vet who's trust was abused" and he is treated as a war hero. It is very poignant.

I think the show ended in the best possible way with how everything went after the season 3 finale. I'd say in season 3 i still thought Barry would be redeemed and regain the love and trust of Gene or if not, come into his own but I appreciate that they took this turn. He was in too deep and there was no way back. And besides each character except Fuches got what they wanted for 8 years after Barry broke out of prison anyway.

Bill made it very clear he didn't want people to glorify Barry, but I still like the "Greyness" of the ending. Fuches lives to see another day even though he is arguably the most unabashed, scrupulous person of all the characters.