BoJack Horseman: Season 5

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: September 14, 2018

Summary: BoJack stars in Princess Carolyn's TV show Philbert and Diane travels to Vietnam in the fifth season of the animated comedy.

Creator: Raphael Bob-Waksberg

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation, Drama

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E12. The Stopped Show
Air Date: September 14, 2018
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S5:E11. The Showstopper
Air Date: September 14, 2018
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S5:E10. Head in the Clouds
Air Date: September 14, 2018

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IndieWire Liz Shannon Miller

Sep 6, 2018

As extraordinary as the voice cast might be, it’s the quality of the storytelling which keeps our fascination. Even in the episodes which revel in delightful full-fledged farce, there is such depth of feeling to BoJack, such investment in its message. But the show’s beating heart also still somehow manages to stay engaged with its big ideas. Read full review

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Greg Cwik

Sep 6, 2018

This season of BoJack Horseman isn't all ennui and agony. It's also slathered with sex jokes and groan-inducing euphemisms, unrepentantly childish and deftly delivered. ... The show's animation has become increasingly complex and detailed with each new season. Read full review

Darren Franich

Sep 6, 2018

In its fifth season, BoJack Horseman confirms its status as Netflix’s best TV show, a brash showbiz satire that’s also a religious act of small-screen devotion. Read full review

Matt Zoller Seitz

Sep 13, 2018

This visually arresting series becomes an illustrated stage production for a while, and amazingly, it works. It’s a terrific working-through of grief, particularly survivors’ realizations that they’re never going to get closure on all the issues that gnawed at the relationship between themselves and the deceased back when they were both alive and could’ve talked to each other. ... Either way, it’s all part of the larger, Mad Men–styled disconnect between intelligence and wisdom that BoJack portrays so well. Read full review

Lenika Cruz

Sep 14, 2018

Philbert serves as a vehicle for BoJack’s ambitious meta-critique of how Hollywood consistently glorifies, humanizes, enables, and forgives bad men—fictional or otherwise. This critique operates on a few different levels, and only grows more complex as the season wears on. Read full review

Emily VanDerWerff

Sep 17, 2018

In season five, BoJack Horseman brings all of that character development down around its ears, in a stretch of episodes that represents the most precise dissection of BoJack Horseman yet--and perhaps the first truly sustained artistic response to the #MeToo movement. Read full review

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nikoziko

Sep 14, 2018

In conclusion this is the best show on tv right now with fantastic writing and performances can't wait till the next season

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Arkham318

Sep 16, 2018

I don't know how to explain the complexities of this show and specifically, this season as it's just beyond words how raw and close to the human experience this tv show is. I recommend it to anyone who has dealt with loss, loss of love, identity, sanity, happiness etc. it is a must watch. +I don't know how to explain the complexities of this show and specifically, this season as it's just beyond words how raw and close to the human experience this tv show is. I recommend it to anyone who has dealt with loss, loss of love, identity, sanity, happiness etc. it is a must watch. + Diane is **** amazing.… Expand

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Davrosdaleks1

Sep 22, 2018

Five seasons in and Bojack Horseman remains one of those rare shows that consistently knock it out of the park.

This show has always been a dramedy that mixes smart jokes and some goofy humor with dark, at times very dark, observations of the human condition. This show changes the patternFive seasons in and Bojack Horseman remains one of those rare shows that consistently knock it out of the park.

This show has always been a dramedy that mixes smart jokes and some goofy humor with dark, at times very dark, observations of the human condition. This show changes the pattern by increasing the amount of darkness. What plays out is a character study, where the main characters mostly find themselves struggling with their histories and actions, and of course who has more skeletons in their closet than Bojack. Even Todd, who usually has the more humorous story-lines, struggles a bit with wanting human connection while also being asexual. It took me a couple episodes to adjust, but man is this new approach enthralling.

This season follows the filming of Bojack's new show Philbert, which provides an excellent base showcasing the many inherent problems of the Hollywood system, including the causes of the MeToo movement. The show takes jabs at itself as it tackles the popularity of people behaving badly/antihero shows and their potential of normalizing negative behavior. Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Stephanie Beatriz plays Bojack's new costar Gina, and for a supporting player does an excellent job of playing a jaded actress approaching her forties, doing her best to survive in the business.

Narratively, this is their most experimental season. The highlight here, which even rivals the mostly silent episode from season three, is the eulogy one. The brunt of it is Bojack just giving a monologue, something that doesn't scream the animated format, but between the crackejack writing, the sheer emotion, and what may well be Will Arnett's best performance, is a powerhouse half-hour. The show also continues its excellent habit of utilizing plot points set up ahead of time. There are a lot of payoffs here.

Though there are fewer jokes this season, they still nail it. Todd has a wacky scheme here that is a worthy successor to his clown dentistry from last season.

Despite changes, fans should be rest assured that this is a very smart season.… Expand

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drlowdon

Aug 29, 2019

In it’s fifth season BoJack Horseman remains one of the best shows on TV, and arguably Netflix best show. It arguably doesn’t quite hit the highest heights of the incredible season four but the “show about a talking horse” yet again delivers real drama and character development amongst allIn it’s fifth season BoJack Horseman remains one of the best shows on TV, and arguably Netflix best show. It arguably doesn’t quite hit the highest heights of the incredible season four but the “show about a talking horse” yet again delivers real drama and character development amongst all the jokes.… Expand

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DirtyDave

Sep 16, 2018

It's back with its self deprecating wit and charm with a main character that's painfully easy to project your bad feeling onto. i can only fault it for once again asking the big questions about depression and self destructive natures, only to not offer any real answers. That however doesn'tIt's back with its self deprecating wit and charm with a main character that's painfully easy to project your bad feeling onto. i can only fault it for once again asking the big questions about depression and self destructive natures, only to not offer any real answers. That however doesn't make it any less enjoyable to watch in the moment… Expand

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Rtheom

Oct 11, 2018

This was definitely the best season of Bojack Horseman yet, and the first that I may actually rewatch at some point. The show finally moved away from "feel bad for me because I'm rich and famous" and instead became "feel bad for me because I'm human", which makes the whole thingThis was definitely the best season of Bojack Horseman yet, and the first that I may actually rewatch at some point. The show finally moved away from "feel bad for me because I'm rich and famous" and instead became "feel bad for me because I'm human", which makes the whole thing significantly more relatable. Not only that, the stories were cleverly presented and they were about things that we've all gone through at some point in our lives, dealing with them in kinda the same way we all try to deal with them. This is the first season I can honestly recommend without hesitation or needing to say "skip these episodes". They were all pretty great.… Expand

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SuperMax156

Sep 18, 2018

People really like this show, and I respect that. But to be honest they've kinda lost me along the way. I am not sure anymore what this is supposed to be, at the beginning it made me laugh, but then it just became a big thing about wallowing around in self pity. Bojack's daughter sucks, ToddPeople really like this show, and I respect that. But to be honest they've kinda lost me along the way. I am not sure anymore what this is supposed to be, at the beginning it made me laugh, but then it just became a big thing about wallowing around in self pity. Bojack's daughter sucks, Todd sucks balls as well. Yeah, I hate this show now.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6.5

91
- Season 6.5 Overview
  Air Date: January 31, 2020
Season 6

93
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 25, 2019
Season 5

92
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
- tbd
  S5:E12. The Stopped Show
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
- tbd
  S5:E11. The Showstopper
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
- tbd
  S5:E10. Head in the Clouds
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
- tbd
  S5:E9. Ancient History
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
- tbd
  S5:E8. Mr. Peanutbutter's Boos
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
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  S5:E7. INT. SUB
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
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  S5:E6. Free Churro
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
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  S5:E5. The Amelia Earhart Story
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
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  S5:E4. BoJack the Feminist
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
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  S5:E3. Planned Obsolescence
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
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  S5:E2. The Dog Days Are Over
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
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  S5:E1. The Light Bulb Scene
  Air Date: September 14, 2018
Season 4

87
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 8, 2017
Season 3

89
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: March 29, 2019
Season 2

90
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 17, 2015
Season 1

59
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 22, 2014