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hello_worldOct 29, 2019

Bojack Horseman is a pretty darn near perfect show for me. As stated by many other people, it started off on bit of an awkward foot. The humour didn't quite land for me and I thought I would be another "adult animated comedy" where the humourBojack Horseman is a pretty darn near perfect show for me. As stated by many other people, it started off on bit of an awkward foot. The humour didn't quite land for me and I thought I would be another "adult animated comedy" where the humour comes by how extraordinarily dumb and morally corrupt the characters are. There is still a bit of that mind you, but the show really starts getting into its stride by the send half of the first season and by season 2 onwards it became one of my favourite shows.

The show tackles some dark topics and does so with honesty and earnest that I can't help but feel for the characters. They feel like real people with real emotional and psychological problems in spite of the fact that they are animated and half of them are anthropomorphic animals. You get they sense that the show isn't doing it for shock value or for cheap emotional gut punches. They really do have something to say about how people are affected by the choices they make. Over time the comedy started to gel with me more as well. I don't know if it's because I started to like the characters more or if it genuinely got more funny to me, but I did notice that I started to have some laughs and even started quoting a line or two from the show with my friends. This is a show that really embodies the term 'adult cartoon.' It isn't for adults just because it is inappropriate for children. It's for adults because it explores themes that only adults can appreciate; like mental health, substance abuse and emotional abuse. It does so, because it actually has a message about these topics and not just to be 'edgy.' This is why I and so many others love this cartoon about a talking horse that used to be in a 90's sitcom.… Expand

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jackdavis04Oct 27, 2019

Best TV show I ever watched. Worth every minute of watch time. I very high recommendation

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strudelcuddyFeb 22, 2020

Do not judge the show by it's first few episodes. The writers were finding their feet. Once they do, they blow you out of the water., taking you to high highs and low lows. It is a remarkable emotional journey

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GuantanamoTacoFeb 23, 2020

It's one of the best shows on Netflix. Its Pure genius I've lost track of how many times I've rewatched the series. The final season is as close to a perfect conclusion that a show can get

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ArturReviewMay 3, 2019

Good ****
A show that can be both fun and smart, with visual gags and realistic characters.

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NoahboyJul 13, 2019

The first few episodes aside, Bojack Horseman is hilarious, creative, and deep.

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MrCrowleyMay 22, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A surprising show, to say the least, Bojack Horseman starts out as every animated adult comedy does, then quickly spirals into a show with meaningful topics and surprisingly well put together continuity. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone needing something refreshing to watch.… Expand

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ConnorIngold12Nov 11, 2019

This show marketed itself as another Family Guy or Simpsons clone but quickly became something so much more. Every scene is either hilarious are extremely depressing and relatable in a way. With a main character as likable as he is despicableThis show marketed itself as another Family Guy or Simpsons clone but quickly became something so much more. Every scene is either hilarious are extremely depressing and relatable in a way. With a main character as likable as he is despicable Bojack subverts expectations over and over again. Yes it is whacky and zany and goofy however this show is like the behind the scenes of after the joke. We all have a good life then right after have to experience the aftermath it’s the party and the hangover. Would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys some thought and heart with their comedy.… Expand

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OneandonlybbFeb 23, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show is so bad I made a metacritic account This show is unlogical, people claim these characters are so real but they are really not. Dumb world, full of "furries", characters are not interesting or engaging apart from the dog(mr.pickles) which may only be engaging because he's a dog ?. Horrible people, horrible decision, don't watch it. Gets worst and worst as the show goes on, the longer the show goes the more stupid the everyday plot becomes .… Expand

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reviewer228Mar 27, 2020

This is an animated series about anthropomorphic animals, which for me is much more alive than many others LIVING actors.
Bojack Horseman makes you think about the meaning of life, problems, your mistakes, possibly future mistakes and teachesThis is an animated series about anthropomorphic animals, which for me is much more alive than many others LIVING actors.
Bojack Horseman makes you think about the meaning of life, problems, your mistakes, possibly future mistakes and teaches you how to act in certain situations and in general in life.
After watching some episodes, you plunge into a certain apathy. This is only series, that can drive you into depression, and then get out of it.
In general, this series just needs to be watched and depressed with it.… Expand

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EZrev2006Jan 26, 2021

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brockcheeseMay 15, 2019

Bojack Horseman is one of the best adult animated shows because it tackles serious issues very well.

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phuckoJun 1, 2021

Bojack Horseman is perhaps the most overrated animated show of all time.

To bite a keen line: This is a stupid person's idea of what an intelligent show looks like. Despite the praise that Bojack recieves for its approach of human issues,Bojack Horseman is perhaps the most overrated animated show of all time.

To bite a keen line: This is a stupid person's idea of what an intelligent show looks like.

Despite the praise that Bojack recieves for its approach of human issues, its clever humour, and its heartfelt writing, it handles each of these with a persistent inelegance, and lack of genuine daring.

In reality, the emotional approach is caught somewhere between carelessly hipfire and outright jarring; the toneless humour is borrowed straight from Hollywood's creative landfil; and the clever writing is... I mean, it's simply completent writing, and not much more.

Many people exclaimed that the series became better after the first half of the first season. In reality, it just became more generic - dropping the funny-animal humour that clearly failed to gain traction - settling into life as yet another show that bites the majority of its humour and style from the most marketable and easily adaptable adult cartoons of the past decade; and flexes emotional depth by shoehorning in the most approachable human issues it can find (while blatantly skirting any of the more risky or difficult ones). Sure, it does make more of an effor to delve into the human condition; but it does so with praise-driven desperation, and with no more skill than is needed to trick the inexperienced.

This lack of originality is (clearly) easy to miss, if you've got a small pool from which to draw your comparisons.

In short, Bojack Horseman is about as smart as a wet fart, and as tactful as a slap on the nose (Perhaps with an rolled newspaper). It's furbait, it's Oscarbait, and ultimately, it's a minor peak in the greater landscape of adult animation; elevated by a cultism that stems more from a need for thoughtful entertainment, than from the successful execution of such.

Is it outright bad? No, it's not; it's simply alright, though far too caught up in its own aspirations - and, quite frankly, so are many of its fans.… Expand

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GarrosFeb 4, 2020

This latter half of the season didn't feel right by me. It came off more as just bashing on Bojack and disregarding the environment he was cultivated in. It shifted the explanation for the cause of all his destructive behaviour from aThis latter half of the season didn't feel right by me. It came off more as just bashing on Bojack and disregarding the environment he was cultivated in. It shifted the explanation for the cause of all his destructive behaviour from a holistic standpoint to a purely an individualized one. And I don't mean that the writing just solely focused on the standpoint of Bojack and the people he hurt. The episodes also utterly avoided talking about today's America in any sort of capacity aside from a throwaway joke.

The penultimate episode was the most emotionally devastating one to me... But that also made everything before it meaningless. In the end, nothing matters. Everyone will cling to life and to some sort of meaning, but in the end we all will die. Yet if you slam that sort of message on the table with frankly a cosmic horror level of imagery (the black slime)... doesn't that have quite an effect on everything you have made before? Everything from Bojack's alcoholism, Diana's depression, Mr. Peanutbutter's denial, Princess Carolyn's workaholicism, Todd's zany schemes... In the end it will all be for nothing. They too will be consumed by the black slime and jump into the void, even if they regret it like Secretariat did.

The scene in the fake church turned out to not only be a warning, but also symbolic. Almost in the same way Stephen King addressed the reader in the final volume of the Dark Tower Saga to not to turn the page. This story had come to a close. Whatever loose threads this series may have had ultimately were too weak to tie something around. Yes, Penny's trauma was real. But even in those annoying reporters' eyes she was only a tool to use in regards to a maybe breakout story on a washout 90's star. And even those reporter's personal... relationship could not resolve in a satisfying manner. Thinking further, if we truly explored Princess Caroline's relationship with Judah in earnest, would it really have looked like the happy end we got presented with no context? And that's not even talking about Todd, Mr. Peanutbutter, and so many others in the series...

In the end, Bojack may have gotten what we consider justice for his actions. But did it do anything good in the end? Sarah Lynn is still dead. We don't know if Kelsey Jannings got a meaningful movie out. Not to mention that Gina's fate in Hollywoob is still unknown. And whatever happened to Hollyhock let alone Penny in the end?

All in all, this last half of the season is non canon in my mind. It did not resolve the threads left in the story to any sort of satisfactory end. The ones it did address it did so in a way that seemed to focus purely on causing Bojack misery, and that is unworthy of the fantastic cast of characters this show has built up. Raphael Bob-Waksberg gave me a sense of despair with this show. A feeling that nothing mattered and that nobody could be redeemed, no matter… Expand

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johndoe2014Sep 27, 2020

This is the smartest show on TV by a long shot. There is a madcap quality to the action sometimes, but it never loses sight of the real emotions of essential realities of its characters. No easy answers. But humanity in all of the messiness.This is the smartest show on TV by a long shot. There is a madcap quality to the action sometimes, but it never loses sight of the real emotions of essential realities of its characters. No easy answers. But humanity in all of the messiness. Brilliant and funny most of the time. Silly some of the time, but never superficial.… Expand

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kyle20ellisApr 7, 2020

This review contains spoilers. A surprising show, to say the least, Bojack Horseman starts out as every animated adult comedy does, then quickly spirals into a show with meaningful topics and surprisingly well put together continuity. I'dThis review contains spoilers. A surprising show, to say the least, Bojack Horseman starts out as every animated adult comedy does, then quickly spirals into a show with meaningful topics and surprisingly well put together continuity. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone needing something refreshing to watch.… Expand

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drambuie_Mar 7, 2020

Smart, funny, deep and so meaningful! An excellent transfer of the real Hollywood and celebrity life to the small screen. You can relate so much with the characters and their struggles, and the last episodes will leave you sobbing! Must watch!

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YurchikNov 3, 2019

Very interesting and sometimes informative animated series! I like that he talks about pain and suffering, and at the same time remains at a high level.

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maxgreat73Jul 6, 2020

It's a sad, realistic, hard to go through the show. The writing is amazing and characters so reliable, it's stunning. It was hard to watch every episode, I couldn't watch than two in a row without being depressed. It was a emotional journey,It's a sad, realistic, hard to go through the show. The writing is amazing and characters so reliable, it's stunning. It was hard to watch every episode, I couldn't watch than two in a row without being depressed. It was a emotional journey, thank you Raphael Bob-Waksberg !… Expand

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Atum_Jun 11, 2020

This is the best show out there about mental health. It just happens to be very funny and clever as well. Everything from the sad monologues of this show, to the ridicolousness of some of the things the characters of this show get up toThis is the best show out there about mental health. It just happens to be very funny and clever as well. Everything from the sad monologues of this show, to the ridicolousness of some of the things the characters of this show get up to creates an impactfull show that is like a good friend; you can laugh and cry together and that's perfectly fine. This is one of Netflix's finest shows. The casting is great, the animation is great and the plot is absolutely perfect.… Expand

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JBrenneman444Jul 19, 2021

While I enjoyed the artist's style and some of the character dynamics, the bottom line is: you're much more likely to enjoy this show, if you're a liberal. It's not exaggerating to say 50% of this show's content is just handpicked lessonsWhile I enjoyed the artist's style and some of the character dynamics, the bottom line is: you're much more likely to enjoy this show, if you're a liberal. It's not exaggerating to say 50% of this show's content is just handpicked lessons from the liberal bible with cartoon animals virtue signaling in place of human ones.. as if we haven't had enough of that. Even my favorite character Todd, is eventually tainted with political ideology.… Expand

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mande77Dec 17, 2020

I almost quit partly through S1, but I decided, for once, to trust the reviews and stick to it through S2. Little did I know, I would be journeying through one of the greatest shows of all time. I've never had issues with substance/drugI almost quit partly through S1, but I decided, for once, to trust the reviews and stick to it through S2. Little did I know, I would be journeying through one of the greatest shows of all time. I've never had issues with substance/drug abuse, but I've tasted the highs and lows of stardom and been through more than one bout of depression. I related to pretty much everything in this show, besides the drugs and alcohol obviously. This wistful, dark, hopelessly hopeful tale of a horse that's endlessly beaten down but somehow finds a way to pick himself back up is one of the greatest fables ever put to screen and done through some of the most creative plot-lines and one of the most visually striking shows of all time. I laughed until I teared up, I teared up until I cried, and I took forever to finish the final season because I didn't want to say goodbye to my dear friend Bojack.

I love you, Bojack. I have infinite gratitude to the wonderful geniuses that blessed the world with this masterpiece. It got me through more than anyone could ever know.… Expand

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reqordJan 31, 2020

Masterpiece. Not only does the conclusion seamlessly wrap up the series but it does it so well that it actually fits such a great series. While I can see the animated animals being a turn off for some viewers this show is a masterpiece noMasterpiece. Not only does the conclusion seamlessly wrap up the series but it does it so well that it actually fits such a great series. While I can see the animated animals being a turn off for some viewers this show is a masterpiece no matter what you like.… Expand

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Sopranzzz_Mar 29, 2020

I love Bojack for the same reason i love The Last of Us: it is completely different from what it looks like. Bojack at first might be the stupid animated series about a drunk horse (and this is, in part, correct), but the more you watch it,I love Bojack for the same reason i love The Last of Us: it is completely different from what it looks like. Bojack at first might be the stupid animated series about a drunk horse (and this is, in part, correct), but the more you watch it, the more you fall in love with the lives of the protagonists and you get to understand the simple, yet complex, world of Hollywoo. But, i think this show got the fame it deserved because it makes you feel something, which is more than a laugh: infact, i don't think i have ever watched an animated series and i had felt the same i felt with bojack: it is deep, really deep, it makes you feel real emotions. During the episodes, Bojack is facing dark topics and psycological problems and this introspective is what the thing that really wins you over.
Bojack is really a genius show. If you're new on Netflix, defenitely check this first, you won't regret it.… Expand

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AvtoSApr 24, 2020

The first few episodes were not great and i disliked most of The 2nd season but then the show did a comeback and the ending was amazing

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T0mmyturtle99Jun 16, 2020

The best show of all time! I was bored one day, flicking through Netflix, and I clicked on this show with little to no expectations. A week and a bit later I've now finished the show and I love it so much, highly recommend it to anyone!

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NortoooAug 31, 2020

One of the best TV shows I have ever watched. No other show can go so seamlessly from silly animal/celebrity jokes, to absolute despair and hopelessness.

The show starts off seemingly slow (although is more enjoyable in subsequent rewatches)One of the best TV shows I have ever watched. No other show can go so seamlessly from silly animal/celebrity jokes, to absolute despair and hopelessness.

The show starts off seemingly slow (although is more enjoyable in subsequent rewatches) with the first 6 or-so episodes of S1, but once it reaches that first penultimate episode climax, it never looks back. What seemed like another adult animated show at first, becomes one of the most witty, thought provoking, hilarious, and soul-crushing series TV has to offer.… Expand

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AdrianGomJul 24, 2020

This is my favorite series in the world this tell you the truth and that is so sad

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Sasuke6Dec 5, 2020

Excelente transición de acontecimientos te deja con ganas de mas y mas a medida que se va desarrollando cada personaje aunque los primeros capítulos no me atraparon después era adictivo seguir viendo la serie

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FatmanduSep 17, 2022

Family Guy was right, this is nothing more than "Normal Words but a Horse Guy".

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lghulmAug 2, 2022

If this counts as "good" entertainment, it can only be because the majority of what is produced these days is total rubbish. It isn't that the show is bad, it isn't "bad", it just is nowhere near exceptional or great. Hard to feel in a worldIf this counts as "good" entertainment, it can only be because the majority of what is produced these days is total rubbish. It isn't that the show is bad, it isn't "bad", it just is nowhere near exceptional or great. Hard to feel in a world where standards had not continually dropped (what might have been!), it wouldn't get the same kind of praise it does, or deserve it.… Expand