: Compare Barry's justifications for his kills (like Chris) to classic anti-heroes like Walter White from Breaking Bad .
: Examine how Fuches uses Barry's "truth"—that he is a killer—to keep him trapped in a life of crime, effectively acting as the devil on his shoulder.
Use the show to discuss "noble cause" corruption—the idea of doing something illegal to achieve a "good" end. [S1E8] Chapter Eight: Know Your Truth
Focus on Janice as the moral anchor of the first season. Her death isn't just a plot twist; it's the moment the show shifts from a dark comedy to a true tragedy.
: Analyze Barry’s recurring vow to change ("Starting... now") and how the murder of Janice Moss at the end of the episode proves this is a lie. : Compare Barry's justifications for his kills (like
: Explore how Gene Cousineau unintentionally leads Janice to the truth during their dinner, highlighting how "truth" is often discovered by accident rather than through Barry's control.
: Discuss how the episode initially uses saturated, gentle lighting to mimic Barry's daydreams before plunging back into the dark night of his reality. 2. The Tragedy of Janice Moss: The Cost of the Truth Focus on Janice as the moral anchor of the first season
This paper could examine how the episode uses the contrast between Barry’s idyllic "fantasy" life and the grim reality of his actions to show that he cannot simply decide to be a "good person".