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This episode is beautiful.
BoJack is transported to a whole new world, and there is almost no dialogue for most of the 25 minutes. There's just visual storytelling and music.
So BoJack needs to go to a movie premiere at a film festival, but he's got other plans: he wants to reconnect with Kelsey. But instead, he gets onto a bus and is taken far away from where the film festival and Kelsey are in the big city. At the last stop, BoJack helps deliver a herd of seahorses, but one of them sticks with BoJack. For the rest of the episode, BoJack takes care of it, keeps it safe and gets it back home.
But when he finally reaches his destination, the parent isn't that thankful. He offers BoJack some money, but that's it. And the baby, whom he's bonded and had a once-in-a-lifetime experience with, doesn't even say goodbye. It's almost without reward and is crushing to sit through.
On the bright side, BoJack's finally found the right words to write to Kelsey. When he hands it to her, it turns out the ink has washed away. Only after she leaves does BoJack learn that he could talk the whole time.
So I guess what the episode is saying is what BoJack tried to tell Kelsey.
"ALL WE HAVE ARE THE CONNECTIONS THAT WE MAKE."
It's heartbreaking to see the connections BoJack has severed.
The weird thing was, while I was watching this, I found that I couldn't breathe. It was a bizarre experience. I guess that's how real this world is to me.
IT'S BOLD, DIFFERENT & IT PAYS OFF.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 9/10
This episode was interesting.
It was interesting to see how Princess Carolyn got to where she is today. And to hear how she "wants more" in her life was kind of depressing seeing where she is right now. She does have more, but probably not as much as she imagined.
Then there's BoJack. His self-sabotage is on display very clearly, and it again makes me so disappointed. I love how the episode ended and continued with the different outro. That stuff was hilarious.
It was interesting to see where Todd was at this point in his life as well as Mr Peanutbutter and Diane. I forgot about Diane's writer friends, and I forgot that Mr Peanutbutter was in a couple of marriages before she was with Diane.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Reggie? Rickie? Ritchie has one messed up business. The cops definitely need to shut him down.
Throughout the episode, I thought the mystery was going to be something profound, or there would be a big revelation, but it turns out it was a huge waste of time. Well, almost.
Mr Peanutbutter and Diane's relationship is on thin ice. Princess Carolyn has to try to keep Mr Peanutbutter from tearing his house apart, and Diane is trying to keep in contact with Mr Peanubutter, making sure he knows she's safe. But it's then when they find Cuddlywhiskers. He talked about his time as a filmmaker and the moment he won an Oscar.
Up until this point, BoJack has been juggling solving this mystery with Diane and attending all his meet and greets to help him win an Oscar. Along the journey, Diane's been getting calls from Mr Peanutbutter and keeps refusing them. But when they find Cuddlywhisker's home, Diane finally picks up, and Mr Peanutbutter is furious.
"I'm glad you're safe, but I was worried about you."
"You have to call me. It doesn't matter what's happening. It doesn't matter if it's the middle of the night. You can't keep doing this to me."
- Mr Peanutbutter
Cuddlywhiskers then finally arrives and sits down to drink tea and talk with BoJack and Diane. He talks about how he found no happiness in winning an Oscar yet felt even more miserable. Diane tells Cuddlywhiskers that "Everyone was worried" about him, how he "can't just disappear" and how he "really hurt a lot of people."
"Sometimes you need to take responsibility for your own happiness."
"It takes a long time to realise how truly miserable you are, and even longer to see it doesn't have to be that way. Only after you give up everything can you begin to find a way to be happy."
- Cuddlywhiskers
Cuddlywhiskers' words resonate with BoJack and Diane. For BoJack, because he's trying to win an Oscar and has been told it'll be "the happiest moment in his life." And for Diane, she's started to think about her own happiness and how she's been leaving Mr Peanutbutter disconnected from her life.
IT'S REFRESHING.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Poor BoJack.
I got the feeling it wasn't a good show. From some of the episodes' plot BoJack describes, it didn't sound very good.
Hollywoo Stars and Celebrities: What Do They Know? Do They Know Things?? Let's Find Out! is over? Rest in peace. Wanda left the network? That's sad but makes sense; we're not supposed to be following her life anymore, since she's not in BoJack's. It's a shame to see her go.
But damn, alcohol and BoJack saying things he shouldn't say around a reporter? I should've expected as much. I wonder what Ana did to solve BoJack's problem.
It breaks my heart to see BoJack trash on Horsin' Around and lie about his performance in Secretariat. We'll see how it goes.
WHAT AN EXCELLENT START FOR SEASON 3.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Bojack should've been honest as to why he was in New Mexico.
As soon as Charlotte said she had a family, I knew he screwed up. Then they started asking him why he was there. My jaw dropped when he decided to stay for two months.
I like how he tried to help out Charlotte's daughter, but saying that she looks just like her mother is creepy. Giving Maddie that whisky was a big mistake. I hope she's alright.
BoJack messed up. First he tries to get with Charlotte, before trying to do it with her daughter. When BoJack said Penny didn't know what she wants and turned down her offer, I was proud of him. Those last few moments hit hard with the disappointment and betrayal Charlotte must've felt. Jesus.
She was right, though. You can't run away from who you are.
Those final few scenes were almost as devastating as Downer Ending. BoJack needs to sort out his internal struggles.
THIS IS A HEARTBREAKING PRE-SEASON FINALE EPISODE.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 8.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 9/10
"It gets easier."
"Huh?"
"Every day, it gets a little easier."
"Yeah?"
"But you gotta do it every day. That's the hard part. But it does get easier."
"Okay."
An orphanage? Okay. "THE JERB KAZZAZ MEMORIAL ORPHANAGE"? Ha.
I'm glad Princess Carolyn finally decided to leave Rutabega. She's capable of running the company by herself! I didn't expect her to do so. And Todd finally figured out improv was a cult. Thank god BoJack was there to remind them of their friendship. It was sweet.
Seeing Mr Peanutbutter and Diane make up was adorable. I'm glad Diane's finally getting back with him. It's about time.
This episode was so beautifully upbeat. That final scene was inspiring.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 8/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 9/10
How did I not notice that it was a cult?
It was sad to see Diane turn into BoJack from the start of Season One, before turning BoJack into the same person. I feel so sorry for Wanda and BoJack. That relationship looked like it could've worked. I don't know.
I still don't trust Rutabega. Now he's pulling this, "it's only temporary" bullcrap. Nah. He's going to do something terrible to Princess Carolyn, I know it.
RIP the Secretariat movie.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Margo Martindale needs to chill the hell out!
This episode was pretty dramatic. There was a lot of gun violence, but it was a sweet heist story, so I'm all for it. It was too bad not all of them made it out alive.
That intro was messed up—Jesus BoJack's mum. The final few scenes kind of broke my heart. Damn you, Lenny Turteltaub!
It's too bad Diane didn't find what she was looking for over in Cordovia. I kind of got the vibe that Sebastian St. Clair was more of an egotistical rich guy, only helping the people to make him look like a hero.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
It was for charity BoJack! Not Daniel's girlfriend!
I feel sorry for BoJack but I'm glad he pushed through for Wanda. The audience, J.D. Salinger and Mr Peanutbutter are clearly insane. But when it got real, I was surprised.
This episode was so honest and dystopian that I was really rooting for BoJack up until Mr Peanutbutter said it.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Gwyneth's story is so sad.
I think this one was good; it's hard to tell. It was definitely disturbing.
I liked Charles' little character arc and how Rose found a way to bond with Gwyneth. That was nice. The CGI was only jarring during the final scene with this episode's monsters. But other than that, the CGI has held up. The set designs and the extras were pretty believable too.
I don't appreciate what Mr Sneed did to Rose though. Shame on him. Also, I still wonder why Charles stayed in that building for so long and didn't bother to walk up to the monsters to see if they were projections.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 7/10
I feel so sorry for Diane.
Todd giving away the prince of Cordovia's fortune to charity is hilarious. Good on you.
Finally, BoJack brought up how Diane manipulated him was back in Season 1, Episode 10 (One Trick Pony).
Everyone put Diane in a hard place, and I'm glad she finally came to her senses in the end. I think Diane and the people who hated her were both in the wrong. For one, they should be able to believe the allegations from eight ex-assistants, but Diane should've considered her situation and those around her.
BoJack needs to stop seeking attention, though. Chill man.
Todd needs to get his things sorted out. What did he do besides give away the prince's fortune? And I hope that Mr Peanutbutter and Diane get better.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
F in the chat for those two.
This was an interesting episode. I hope Diane and Mr Peanutbutter don't go homeless and I'm getting suspicious of Rutabaga. He's just been there for Carolyn, and now he's divorcing with his wife. Why does he help out PC and not asking for anything in return?
The hanging subplot was messed up. I'm glad Wanda gave BoJack some good advice in the end.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 7.5/10
Why are there tiny blue, Oompa Loompas? Also, the "Adherents of the Repeated Meme".
Rest in peace Jabe and the Moxx of Balhoon. Why is the Doctor hitting on a tree? Is it weird this reminds me of that Clone Wars episode? Why do the spiders look like the robot from The Incredibles?
The CGI has surprisingly held up.
I like how that reminder for "Earth death" changed in the last 10 minutes.
This is the first time we see the Doctors dark side in the new series, and it is chilling. And Rose asking who he is and where he's from was appreciated. She did just jump into the TARDIS, no questions asked. It raised some important questions and paid off beautifully by the end of the episode. That ending was beautiful, though. I almost had an existential crisis.
A little nitpick: there isn't any sign that the Doctor shed any tears in the scene proceeding from the one where Jabe pities him.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
That was messed up.
"No-one knows chickens like chickens."
Jesus. It never crossed my mind about where and how people get their food in this anthropomorphic-animal-living-with-human world. This episode was okay. Nothing remarkable happened, just some chicken and Todd hijinks and a messed up chicken farmer.
Also, BoJack shouldn't spew out his motivations like that. Someone else did too, but I forgot. Blending in exposition with comedy didn't work for me.
IT'S FUN.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 6/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 7/10
OMG, they actually got Paul McCartney to play himself.
That was a nice episode. Three shorts that all stem from Diane's surprise party and they're all about love. What is it, and how do you deal with it?
I don't understand how Princess Carolyn still hasn't caught on to Vincent yet. I mean, you saw his son walking with another woman. He didn't explain who that was.
BoJack and Wanda's story was excellent. He took the time to talk with his GF and started wondering whether or not he's rushing into things.
Then there's the best one of them all: Diane and Mr Peanutbutter. I think Diane's a little paranoid, but I understand her perspective. I'm glad Mr Peanutbutter and Diane worked it out in the end.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
I was a good friend of Herb's too.
It's too bad these people have drifted so far apart after the show ended. After the happy ending, life is unforgiving. Sarah Lynn was somehow more tolerable in this episode. Good job writers. It was a shame Herb died after he got out of the hospital. But I still wonder who tinkered with his breaks.
The final scene was heartbreaking too. Because we know everything changes and that these guys will drift further apart as the show (Horsin' Around) progresses.
Also, I liked to see Todd try on a new attitude.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
OMG, RIP DISNEYLAND.
I ship Mr Peanutbutter and Todd (as friends, not as a romantic couple). Their friendship is so wholesome, and I love it.
And to see BoJack finally meet someone who makes him want to be a better person. Damn. I ship BoJack and Wanda.
I also like how Diane's becoming worried about her future just because she's famous and lives with somebody who doesn't want her to change now. She seems genuinely concerned.
But I have two concerns:
I want to go to Todd's Disneyland.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8.5/10
"What are you doing here?"
We got a section in the intro.
It seems BoJack has decided to change himself for the better. As well as this, he's begun thinking about his relationship with his mother. She's always been disappointed with him and scoffs at his efforts. It's sad.
I liked how Todd slept in the car and how BoJack tried to be more positive. To hear his mum say being broken is his birthright was heartbreaking. And to see his mother finally apologise. Wow.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 7/10
"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
Billie Piper and Noel Clarke killed it and Christopher Eccleston is such a treat.
What a great pilot episode. As pilot episodes go, this is probably my favourite. The CGI is better than I thought. I thought it would stick out like a sore thumb, but it manages to keep up my suspension of disbelief. Until I see Mickey and that bin and the Nestene Consciousness, the VFX look fine.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Everything is different now.
The world turned upside down. Now, people like BoJack. His book has been a success, and people look up to him. One Trick Pony set it up as if Diane hated BoJack and wrote it entirely from a cynical perspective. This episode, it seems it was less extreme.
I'm happy Diane and Todd are likable again, and they seem happy.
That intro was depressing though and ironic.
Again, this show keeps surprising me. I don't know where it's going to go. Maybe things will get better. Perhaps they won't. But I'll say, if you told past Clobsters about this episode, he wouldn't believe you.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Why did Diane turn into Lucy from Peanuts in that acid trip?
God. BoJack, Todd and Sarah need to stop doing drugs. Also, that whole "I can't write like this" scenario is so relatable. Lol.
But that final scene where BoJack asks Diane if he's a good person deep down and she's speechless. And BoJack tells her to say it's not too late for him. I could've cried.
I wonder how this season is going to end.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Welp, everything's gone to shit. I wonder how BoJack's going to recover from this one.
Both of his closest friends are against him. This episode depicts them as complete jerks. It's understandable because BoJack ruined their lives. But for some weird reason, I'm rooting for him, and I see these two as total douchebags. They feel mischaracterised in this episode.
IT'S FUN.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 6/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 5.5/10
That's a lot of character development you got there.
Welp, things are changing, and it doesn't look like they're going back to normal. Todd, BoJack, Mr Peanutbutter, Diane and Princess Carolyn have had sudden realisations about life. Profound realisations that all lead back to BoJack and his choices. He's made some questionable ones.
Finally, things seem like they're moving forward. Every action has a consequence. And, I don't know if I'm ready to get invested in this show. I've already watched three episodes today, which is way more than my usual one.
What the hell? Let's go! I'm ready for this to become one of my favourite shows.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Oh, damn.
Finally, this show made me feel emotions—what an intense episode. BoJack and Herb's past was a lot worse than I initially thought. I thought they were going to be old friends who had dreams but couldn't because of his cancer. Instead, we got something much more depressing. And to see how Herb reacted when BoJack finally said it. Woah.
That final scene was powerful too. I've finally become invested in these characters, and I don't know what's going to happen next.
IT'S GREAT.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
It seems like I have a new favourite character.
An entire episode dedicated to Princess Carolyn? Ok. One that gives her more development and gets us to empathise with her? Hell YES. She's a good person, and I hope things work out for her in the end. The way she helps BoJack and Todd is sweet? I've got to get my #@%& together.
That ending was great. It seemed sad. I don't know if I'm ready to learn what happened.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
"BLACK HAWK DOWN! BLACK HAWK DOWN!"
Todd's prison subplot is hilarious. It really relieves the tension of BoJack, Mr Peanutbutter and Diane's relationship. Honestly, I think this is one of the better episodes so far, and it may be my favourite out of the first six. That voicemail BoJack left Diane. OOF.
And to see Diane accept Mr Peanutbutter's proposal seemed so hollow. Although she said yes, she seemed so nervous and conflicted.
I can buy that Princess Carolyn is an agent with seeing how she handles her situations (finding financial opportunities) and dealing with clients other than BoJack (also not knowing everything that's going on with him). She was funnier than usual in this episode.
Also, it would've been easier to buy Mr Peanutbutter and Diane's relationship and their history if we saw more of it. If they could show how they met or their times together, it would be more understandable (I'm going to predict now that they cover this in a later episode). But as it stands, it's just too quick. I'm not buying it.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 7.5/10
Holy crap.
This story arc is the Clone Wars at its finest. It doesn't get any better than this.
Out of all the shows that I loved when I was younger, this show and Doctor Who are the only ones I'm glad to have liked.
I relish being able to say this final story arc didn't disappoint. This show has come so far since the TV movie, and I'm glad we got this in the final season.
Honestly, they should've just released these last four episodes and skipped over the other eight. If they tied those other eight into the series finale, maybe I'd be more forgiving.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 9/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 9.5/10
It really was bottomless.
Was it filler? Yes. Did it contain a bunch of mini-stories that I thoroughly enjoyed? Uh-huh.
Nothing particularly eventful happened in this episode. The gang just fell into a bottomless pit and told stories until they stopped falling. It was fun. I especially liked Mabel's tale about Grunkle Stan and those teeth. Man, with hindsight now, I wonder how the series would've proceeded if he started spouting about Stanford and his past.
I wonder what Stan was thinking while he was falling the pit a second time. Also, they should put up some barriers around that hole. Just having a sign just doesn't cut it.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
"Sounds like you're looking for our Piece of Shit Dad Package."
"That would be too good for my father."
Damn Diane.
To see Diane's obnoxious family and her terrible dad was sad. I'm glad she ran away and found Mr Peanutbutter. He seems like a nice guy. And it's nice to see one of my favourite characters (so far) has flaws.
Todd's massive scam is concerning. The fact that he got away with it for so long is scary. People will believe anything if it's a multimillion house, huh? Also, Diane exploding was freaky. And BoJack's longing for brothers was so unfortunate. I'm glad he pushed past it to help Diane.
That pen pal prank was messed up. I'm sad BoJack laughed and told Diane "Yeah, you wouldn't get it. It's a brothers thing," Ouch.
It's good.
7.5/10
