Saved by the last 3 episodes. Really good stuff.
"Back in the '90s, I was in a very famous TV show."
Let me just say that the intro and outro are so captivating. Alright, now let's get into the review.
This season had a rough start. The first few episodes felt like nothing was happening. But after Episode 7, things changed. We gave characters, other than BoJack, more development and a massive encounter went down. Revelations, betrayals, it all happened here. It was this episode that finally got me invested in these characters. But then came Episode 8. From this episode forward, I couldn't predict what was going to happen next. I was consistently surprised by this show, and I can't wait to watch the next season.
When I first looked at this show, I thought it was just going to be an offensive comedy. But no, instead we got a deep and depressing cast of characters with dark humour to keep it from being unbearable. This show is so thoughtful. When I finished the final episode, I got into such a reflective mood. This season has left an impact on me.
I can't wait to see what's going to happen in the next five seasons.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 8/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 9/10
Average episode rating for this season: 7.4166666… (Welp. We're back to repeating decimals again.)
It's tough to decide whether I should round that up or down. The show's writing gets on my nerves as often as not, though I appreciate the satire peppered throughout. Does it make up for the clichéd jokes, though? Hmm… I guess. There are enough smart references from all over pop culture (and all over the last century, almost), too. And who could round down a season with Wallace Shawn in it?
Painting a portrait of a complex person with undeniably repulsive character traits while not being overly dismissive of them due to a narrative's need to idealise, at least to some extent, its protagonist is what Bojack Horseman does best. Occasionally the hybrid animal-human setting brews up some genuine humor but often the show is a bleak and unapologetic look at how bad systems amplify the unsavory traits of humans while simultaneously rewarding the individual with material benefits.
BoJack is a “selfish, narcissistic and self-destructive” middle-aged horse who cannot get past the fifteen minutes of popularity he had in the nineties. The jokes are not that funny, but I am totally here for the depressive mood and bitterness. The offbeat humor and Microsoft Paint visual style didn’t click with me at first, but it got significantly better towards the end of the season (particularly episode 11). I guess the show needed the first ten episodes to set up the characters and atmosphere. I expected the writers to rehash the gags and push on the same flaws of the characters, but instead, they kept adding an extra layer to BoJack’s personality with each episode.
Will Arnett stars in the Netflix original animated series BoJack Horseman. The show follows the washed-up star of a '90s sitcom, BoJack Horseman, and in Season 1 he works with a ghostwriter to writer his memoir; but he's reluctant to open up and is concerned about tarnishing his image. It's an interesting premise and allows for a number of fun stories. However, the world that's setup is bizarre, with a combination of human and animal-people characters (horses, cats, dogs, etc., with animal heads and human bodies). And this lends to a lot of jokes based on wordplay; which are hit and miss. But overall the comedy is pretty sharp, with some clever Hollywood satire. Arnett is especially good, and brings his own unique personality and charisma to the role. Plus, a host of guest stars make appearances throughout the season; including Olivia Wilde, Patton Oswalt, J.K. Simmons, Wallace Shawn, Judy Greer, and Naomi Watts. Season 1 of BoJack Horseman is a little rough around the edges, but it delivers a ton of laughs.
Shout by Andrea MadernaBlockedParent2017-08-13T09:21:31Z
The last two episodes are amazing but for some reason I expected the whole season to be on that level. But still, it's fun and smart.