HIMYF Lands a Huge Original Show Cameo That Might Turn Haters Back Into Fans
The spin-off of the world-famous TV show is about to bring back an iconic character from the original.
It looks like fans of How I Met Your Father, a spin-off of the legendary sitcom How I Met Your Mother, are in for a real treat as one of the most iconic characters from the original show is set to make an appearance on the series.
Neil Patrick Harris will reprise his role as Barney Stinson in the show's upcoming mid-season finale.
The series revolves around Sophie, portrayed by Hilary Duff, a hopeless romantic who is desperately searching for her true love, and her group of friends.
Throughout the series, several characters from the show's predecessor make cameo appearances, now joined by Neil's character.
Barnabus, or simply Barney, Stinson first appeared in the pilot episode of the original sitcom TV series back in 2005.
Brought to life by the one and only Neil Patrick Harris, he became an instant fan favorite, his unique charisma and sense of humor making him one of the most recognizable characters from the series, even to people who have never seen the show.
A manipulative opportunist with a passion for women, he is described by Harris himself as a person who "likes to create crazy situations and then sit back and watch it all go down."
The role earned him four Emmy Award nominations in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category from 2007 to 2010.
Fans are anticipating the glorious return of their favorite ladies' man, as well as the possible appearance of his wife, Robin Scherbatsky.
They recall his most iconic lines and point out that Harris has barely aged in the years since the original show ended.
Some people also bring up fan theories. As Reddit user LuinAelin pointed out: "Wonder if they'll confirm the fan theory that Ted lied and made Barney worse than he was."
How I Met Your Father season 2 episode 10 is scheduled to premiere on March 28, 2023.