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. 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
  2. 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 .
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. drlowdon
    Aug 29, 2019
    6
    I've seen a good few negative reviews of BoJack Horseman, from critics and viewers, and I can certainly see why anyone that stopped watching after one or two episodes would hold those views as the show doesn't start all that strongly.

    After a slow start however things do start to pick up. The continuity from episode to episode really helps build momentum, adding a bit more depth to    I've seen a good few negative reviews of BoJack Horseman, from critics and viewers, and I can certainly see why anyone that stopped watching after one or two episodes would hold those views as the show doesn't start all that strongly.

    After a slow start however things do start to pick up. The continuity from episode to episode really helps build momentum, adding a bit more depth to proceedings than many other animated series, as well as allowing for some funny 'Arrested Development' style running jokes. The strong voice cast (that includes Will Arnett, Allison Brie and Aaron Paul) helps make the best of the script meaning that, even though it doesn't often threaten to reach the heights of shows such as The Simpsons or Archer at their best, BoJack Horseman does enough during this debut season for me to want to watch the confirmed second season.    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. williawew
    Feb 16, 2019
    2
    sry but this show is just way too dark for me to enjoy. loved it in the first season but then it just got wayyyyyy too dark
  9. 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...
  10. AstiX
    Oct 28, 2018
    8
    Not at all what I expected. Really thought it'd be a simple Family Guy type show I could watch in-between shows to get a few cheap laughs out, but I was caught off-guard with a sudden shift to real dark and depressing drama. Whoa.
  11. Andremax
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    At the first season, Bojack Horseman looks like a mix between 30-40's humanoid cartoons with Family Guy humor. Although caracters being explored better on posterior seasons, the show is very clever and hillarious, making combination between social criticize and animal-stereotype-based works very well. What a better form releasing a Streaming show if not showing its most hillarious season yet?
  12. Justinavery7074
    Oct 2, 2018
    8
    Very funny and it will take a few episodes before you find out the real themes that this show is striving toward
  13. nrplagma
    Sep 27, 2018
    5
    Wanted to like it but the material was soooo bad, so predictable. "I didn't say I don't want to have a baby with you." Cutaway to scene where he runs away from a baby and says "I don't want to have a baby with her." Didn't see that coming. Hilarious.

    That's every single joke. It's unfortunate when someone comes up with a potentially great idea for a show, but doesn't realize they're not    Wanted to like it but the material was soooo bad, so predictable. "I didn't say I don't want to have a baby with you." Cutaway to scene where he runs away from a baby and says "I don't want to have a baby with her." Didn't see that coming. Hilarious.

    That's every single joke. It's unfortunate when someone comes up with a potentially great idea for a show, but doesn't realize they're not the best person to write it (assuming the pilot was written by the creator).    … Expand
  14. Tuneison
    Sep 23, 2018
    6
    Just for context, I watched the first season of this show. Each season is 12 episodes long and, each episode is 25 minutes long. That totals to 5 hours of content so, I think it's perfectly fair for me to say, I don't want to watch another episode of it. The first 7 episodes were family guy levels of bad with constant cut aways and, over all bullcrap that just killed the pacing. It didn'tJust for context, I watched the first season of this show. Each season is 12 episodes long and, each episode is 25 minutes long. That totals to 5 hours of content so, I think it's perfectly fair for me to say, I don't want to watch another episode of it. The first 7 episodes were family guy levels of bad with constant cut aways and, over all bullcrap that just killed the pacing. It didn't come off as clever in the slightest and, was repetitive with no emotional weight to anything. It's just a bunch of flat characters being flat. I mean you understand who they are but, they might as well be cardboard cut outs like in episode 7. So, yeah, that good. It got better by a margin as the show went on but, overall this was just nothing special.… Expand
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. NancyA
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    Brilliant bodacious Bojack brings behemoth bounce to bipolar quadraped. See what i did there? Color me appalled by this show's critic metascore. The writing and illustrating are equal measures witty and innovative. The cast is sublime. The prescient narrative multiple viewings: Hank After Dark episode addressed sexual harassment a year earlier than every other TV series. Visual puns andBrilliant bodacious Bojack brings behemoth bounce to bipolar quadraped. See what i did there? Color me appalled by this show's critic metascore. The writing and illustrating are equal measures witty and innovative. The cast is sublime. The prescient narrative multiple viewings: Hank After Dark episode addressed sexual harassment a year earlier than every other TV series. Visual puns and references up the wazoo engage and help decompress from a weighty, layered storyline. Pungent satire explores issues by exploding them in absurd storylines such as Thoughts and Prayers on gun control and Brat, Brat, Pew, Pew on abortion. They even make time an ongoing and hilarious motif in the fourth season. Quick-witted, emotionally complex with a gorgeous palette. Sheer genius.… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. 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!
  20. 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
  21. evjohndre
    Sep 23, 2017
    10
    Recently discovered this show. Much heavier than I expected, but also full of comic relief. I think it's great! Just binge watched the first 3 seasons, Looking forward to the 4th, and hopefully the 5th season as well.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. Broyax
    Jan 4, 2017
    0
    Qu'est-ce que c'est bidon ! mais pourquoi est-ce autant bidon ? parce que ça sonne creux, banane ! et pourquoi ça sonne creux mon neveu ? parce que c'est vide ! est-ce que c'est drôle au moins, même un peu, rien qu'un petit peu ? bah nan comment veux-tu que ce soit drôle, bordel à cul, puisque c'est vide !

    Franchement, ce canasson parlant qui raconte que des conneries et radote comme un    Qu'est-ce que c'est bidon ! mais pourquoi est-ce autant bidon ? parce que ça sonne creux, banane ! et pourquoi ça sonne creux mon neveu ? parce que c'est vide ! est-ce que c'est drôle au moins, même un peu, rien qu'un petit peu ? bah nan comment veux-tu que ce soit drôle, bordel à cul, puisque c'est vide !

    Franchement, ce canasson parlant qui raconte que des conneries et radote comme un vieux con, direction la boucherie pour sa reconversion en lasagnes !    … Expand
  29. EvilxFish
    Nov 26, 2016
    9
    This is definitely one of my person favorite shows. The whole animals and humans thing is a bit weird and I would argue it doesn't add a great deal to the show. The humor is good and a far beyond the standard Clichés one has come to expect from from a lot of modern comedy shows. Not only that the show can be quite deep at times arguably a bit depressing and the characters are very well developed.
  30. weirdcryo
    Aug 4, 2016
    7
    It feels like an stretched out Rick and Morty minus the science. There are great moments but they are not as frequent as one would like. All the characters feel relatable and human in someway and that's a plus but at the end I have to force my self to keep watching till that joke or dark reflexive moment.
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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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