BoJack Horseman

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 22, 2014
Season #: 6.5, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 651 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 600 out of 651
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 651
  3. Negative: 21 out of 651
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  1. suiode
    Jul 28, 2016
    9
    Bojack Horseman is a comedy for those that want something deeper, something that you want to turn your brain off to but it keeps shaking you and telling you to look at it. Like that kid all hyped up on Mt. Dew in a 6th grade slumber party. There were a lot of chuckles and some pretty good laughs, especially in the pun department. But once the show gets serious and shows you what it wantsBojack Horseman is a comedy for those that want something deeper, something that you want to turn your brain off to but it keeps shaking you and telling you to look at it. Like that kid all hyped up on Mt. Dew in a 6th grade slumber party. There were a lot of chuckles and some pretty good laughs, especially in the pun department. But once the show gets serious and shows you what it wants you to see, that's when it really sets itself apart from everything else. If you liked other shows like Breaking Bad, Orange is the New Black and Louie then you'll enjoy this one. If you're expecting something along the lines of American Dad, The Simpsons or Archer then you'll be disappointed.… Expand
  2. TheNotoriousJBT
    Jul 31, 2016
    8
    As thought-provoking as an animated series starring an alcoholic movie star horse can possibly be. It very much is a fitting caricature of decadence and general stupidity while still being genuinely witty and heartfelt. BoJack's character is at times needlessly complex, but Todd, Mr. Peanutbutter, and Princess Caroline are very much welcome comic foils.
  3. FromKanga
    Jun 25, 2017
    8
    Bojack Horseman is an animated adult comedy published by netflix.
    It's very hard making a review of this show because there is so much to talk about, I can say without a doubt that Bojack Horseman my favorite show of all time but I will admit that the first season had a few flaws...
    At first, I didn't enjoy watching the show, I didn't thought it was funny, I thought it relied to much    Bojack Horseman is an animated adult comedy published by netflix.
    It's very hard making a review of this show because there is so much to talk about, I can say without a doubt that Bojack Horseman my favorite show of all time but I will admit that the first season had a few flaws...

    At first, I didn't enjoy watching the show, I didn't thought it was funny, I thought it relied to much in cutaway gags and just felt like a better-written version of family guy, the first 5 or 6 episodes were really mediocre...
    But as the story progresses I noticed that they relied less on telling jokes and tried to give a more deep narrative and gave more depth in the characters which got me intrigued and I was in tears at the end of season 1.

    It's the kind of show that makes you question your life and your choices, it shows how much one choice can completely change you as a person and you might be never the same person again, it asks very uncomfortable questions and this show has the capacity of changing someone's perspective in life (in a good way).

    The characters are all likable, interesting and sympathetic but Bojack is what makes this show so unique and special, he starts off as unlikable, egotistical, selfish and it was hard to relate to him, but these last two episodes made him ratable, it shows how much making bad decisions can change you and it was really sad watching episode 11, it shows how much Bojack regrets everything he has done and wishes to go back but it's too late for him, he can't undo what he has done and must face the consequences of his actions.

    Season 1 was a hit and miss, it gave me at first a mediocre comedy with animal puns but became a show with something to say, it's the most deep and aggressive look on depression and this show keeps getting better and better, I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  4. Pietromaxy
    May 4, 2017
    10
    The best Netflix Original series. It's not an easy one, and many people will not understand it; but it can (must!) be read on multiple levels, and the deeper ones are insanely (it's the perfect word) great. You didn't like it? Dig into it.
  5. leelogan
    Sep 27, 2017
    10
    Critics are morons. This show is brilliant, some of the best writing on TV. it's not rushed and has hilarious running themes and pays great attention to detail. I love this show. It just gets better and better. Season 4 was the best yet
  6. Glossyplane542
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Bojack Horseman is a special kind of show. It has characters that feel real, but their animals. It calls itself a comedy, but it has some of the most depressing scenes in TV history, not to mention some of the most jaw-dropping scenes that you actually have to stop watching after you see them just to think. The first season is meh. The second season is good. The third season is completeBojack Horseman is a special kind of show. It has characters that feel real, but their animals. It calls itself a comedy, but it has some of the most depressing scenes in TV history, not to mention some of the most jaw-dropping scenes that you actually have to stop watching after you see them just to think. The first season is meh. The second season is good. The third season is complete gold. The occasional jokes can make you laugh as the show, depressing as it is, can actually be quite funny. The story is amazing. I have no other words to describe it. It's dramatic, depressing, and funny all at the same time. It's up their with breaking bad. Overall, The cast is amazing, the voice acting is amazing, the story is amazing, and the soundtrack is great, providing you can make it through the first season. If you don't watch this show in your life, you haven't lived a complete life.… Expand
  7. dmsilver
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    An amazing show that starts off cold and cynical, and never stops being so, but the reasons behind it become clear as the characters come to life a bit more with every episode. By the end, I was fully invested in every character's twists and turns. Watch this!
  8. robotpony
    Jun 4, 2017
    10
    This series took a few episodes to warm up, but once it did it was a gem. It's a rich, layered comedy, with superb writing, and jokes that appeal to teens and adults alike. I'm still amazed at how consistently great this show is, and have seen each season more than once.

    Don't get hung up on the unique combination of animals and humans, this is part of the ruse, and part of the comedy.    This series took a few episodes to warm up, but once it did it was a gem. It's a rich, layered comedy, with superb writing, and jokes that appeal to teens and adults alike. I'm still amazed at how consistently great this show is, and have seen each season more than once.

    Don't get hung up on the unique combination of animals and humans, this is part of the ruse, and part of the comedy. You'll find simple and dark laughs in the setup, as well as through the entire series. This stuff is comedy gold.    … Expand
  9. cesx3
    Sep 10, 2017
    10
    bojack can show the best and the worst of people's personality and express how they feel with purpose and feelings that will never be showing at a "normal" show.
  10. TheDreamer
    Sep 19, 2017
    8
    Having watched outstanding and amazingly addictive animated shows such as “Rick and Morty” or “Archer” who not only surpass most of the modern live action tv series but also, set a standard for series to come, I was very sceptical about Bojack Horseman. Having seen 2 episodes, all I thought was that: I just threw away an hour of my life. Everyone told me to continue watching and thatHaving watched outstanding and amazingly addictive animated shows such as “Rick and Morty” or “Archer” who not only surpass most of the modern live action tv series but also, set a standard for series to come, I was very sceptical about Bojack Horseman. Having seen 2 episodes, all I thought was that: I just threw away an hour of my life. Everyone told me to continue watching and that season 1 is just a set up. I do not support this kind of shows because whenever I’m watching a show I'm investing time in it and sometimes no matter how good the tv series gets later I feel deeply unsatisfied with my spent time. This is not the case with this season…

    Bojack Horseman season 1 explores the daily life of Bojack Horseman, who is also a horse, and some of his so called “friends”. Bojack is an actor who was the main star of “horsing around" a popular sitcom show in the 90s. Now, he is out of a job, nobody wants to hire him and life is quite bad in general. The main story of this season is Bojack trying to get his career back on track by writing a book about himself or at least trying to do so.

    Bojack is not a typical protagonist of a comedy show however, this Netflix original is not really a comedy as well. I would consider it more of a drama. Despite Bojack’s fame his flaws make him as relatable as it is possible for a horse living in “Hollywoo”. Will Arnett creates a multilayered charter that not only keeps your attention but also stays in your head for long after you finished watching an episode. Bojack is cool but, Todd was always the stand out for me personally. I will forever remember Aaron Paul screaming “Yay responsibility” or the image of Todd’s hat while he is wearing a tux. The rest of the cast is amazing in their roles and have completely dissolved in their characters. Despite the fact that they live in the world inhabited not only by humans but human-like animals (the issue of eating meat (in fact chicken) is addressed) they all seem strangely real and “human”.

    As I have already said this show is not really a comedy. I can't say that I didn't’ burst out laughing every 10 mins of the show (roughly twice per episode) but the fact that it also made me almost depressed at times, had a greater impact. It is true that it is a dark satire of life in Hollywood and that it raises some of interesting themes in that part of show but if you dig into it you will find much more. Ultimately its an exploration of depression and meaningless of life. It is mentioned too often in the show to not realise that the theme is present there. Depression however, is harder to pin point. Well that is until episode 8. Episode 8 hits you hard. It does not gently ease you into understanding of Bojack’s life but instead, it punches you in the face with it. On top of that it was roughly the time when I started to understand the meaning of the opening credits…

    The opening credits deserve a separate review. Yes they are that good. We see Bojack following his monotonous struggle though the day with ending the cycle by falling into a pool which is a metaphor for him giving in to the depression that he has. Fantastic fixed camera shows us his face and almost makes us fell as if we are Bojack ourselves.

    Despite the fact that this show is very thought provoking and very dark, I still find that I am able to enjoy it as much as other comedies before it. During my time with “Scrubs” or “Community” I always felt at ease with the characters on the screen no matter what the plot was. I am glad to say that I have found another show that has characters that I am so attached to and more importantly can relate to. In the end its still a show about a horse living in Hollywood even though its probably the smartest show right now.    … Expand
  11. woofy267
    Oct 21, 2017
    10
    The way this show tugs at your heartstrings is unbeileveable! It doesnt come accross as pandering, it makes you feel symapathy for this character while keeping him likeable.
  12. ArturReview
    May 3, 2019
    9
    This season is all about setting the world, getting to know the characters and their flaws, and it does that very well, but the tone changes a lot in one episode.
  13. Alsethe2nd
    Jun 30, 2018
    9
    The critics have it wrong on this one! Bojack Horseman is a very smart and humorous TV show with a continuous story going through it. This show is very smart and has multiple different sub stories around the numerous characters each with their own interesting stories and themes. Most of the characters sub plots often collide like Todd's and Mr. Peanutbutter's which leads to funny andThe critics have it wrong on this one! Bojack Horseman is a very smart and humorous TV show with a continuous story going through it. This show is very smart and has multiple different sub stories around the numerous characters each with their own interesting stories and themes. Most of the characters sub plots often collide like Todd's and Mr. Peanutbutter's which leads to funny and interesting scenes. The background is highly detailed so much to the point were you could watch the entire show again and notice different things in each scene. The show maninly follow Bojack and how he gets on with life post-peak-fame and often tackles issues in a funny and possibly offensive way. The show has many plot twist keeping the watcher intrigued and can get very dark when you least expect it. This show is definitely worth the watch.… Expand
  14. KaNawogirusa
    Sep 18, 2018
    9
    The critics reviews shows that they haven't got idea about what makes a good show... This is a solid 9. The series is great, and it just gets better and better.
  15. Tzortzis
    Dec 10, 2018
    10
    59 metascore? just wow people..this show isnt just about being funny..all the messages it passes...im so addicted to bojack horseman.Easily top 3 shows of all time,cant say more on how epic this show is...
  16. mellonhead
    Dec 16, 2019
    7
    I came into the season aware that people weren't too hot on the first season of BoJack, but I wasn't offended and liked it fine. I think that may have been because I was sick when I binged the first part of the season. Then, when I was in better health I had made it to (potentially) the first standout, "Live Fast, Diane Nguyen".
    However, after watching through season 5 and offering my    I came into the season aware that people weren't too hot on the first season of BoJack, but I wasn't offended and liked it fine. I think that may have been because I was sick when I binged the first part of the season. Then, when I was in better health I had made it to (potentially) the first standout, "Live Fast, Diane Nguyen".
    However, after watching through season 5 and offering my recommendation on countless occasions - pointing out how real, relatable, down-to-earth, and downright funny it was - I was pretty disappointed when I rewatched the first few episodes which I consider shallow, predictable, and not especially funny (essentially the opposite of what I liked so much).
    All I can say is, the road may be rocky to start off, but that's as rocky (in terms of quality) as it's ever been and once you've made it, goddamn what a ride it is.    … Expand
  17. All_ButTrU4
    Dec 18, 2021
    7
    Slow to start this unassuming show about an anthropomorphic horse takes a turn for the better when it reveals it's true face. Once the stunning "telescope " of episode 8 the show shows it can deliver as long as it has a clear image of itself .
  18. SimboTheKing
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    I really wasn't too onboard with this initially as it defo felt kinda edgy and like a poor imitation of shows such as South Park. However, it really found its footing at the end and I am quite excited to see where it goes from here as it has really showed that the early cynicism actually has a narrative point rather than just being needlessly bleak. Probably wouldn't have continued thoughI really wasn't too onboard with this initially as it defo felt kinda edgy and like a poor imitation of shows such as South Park. However, it really found its footing at the end and I am quite excited to see where it goes from here as it has really showed that the early cynicism actually has a narrative point rather than just being needlessly bleak. Probably wouldn't have continued though without the knowledge that the show gets significantly better later.… Expand
  19. PsychopathicTim
    Jun 19, 2021
    7
    This is an okay start to a show that gets better as the seasons go on. I liked the introductions of characters, mr penut butter is probably my favorite character in this season.
  20. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Entré en esta serie esperando muy poco, solo para encontrar algo inesperadamente divertido. Hilarante y, a veces, bastante profundo también. BoJack Horseman es una de esas raras series que mezcla la total irreverencia con la ocasional visión profunda y significativa. Es una combinació
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#25 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Margaret Lyons
    Sep 25, 2014
    80
    There are so many background jokes and one-liners and silly animals that the show's emotional depth caught me by surprise.
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Aug 25, 2014
    80
    Like some of television’s more out-there animated shows, this one is hard to describe beyond broad outlines, because it’s so odd, a combination of droll and naughty that seems improbable but works deliciously.
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  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Aug 22, 2014
    70
    A strange and somewhat delightful animated comedy.
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