One of the few shows that is literally too cool to have a coherent plot.
We desperately need more stuff like this. Self-contained, bizarre, yet strangely captivating animated stories with huge talent behind them; combined with some nice, grounded, yet rather in-depth dialogue between characters that's mostly separated from the aforementioned visual storytelling. Sprinkle in touches of a subtle, wonderfully executed, and completely realistic character arc tying all the episodes together, and end it all with a dream-like masterpiece about dealing with grief and death. It may be a little divisive and overwhelming, but we really do need stuff like this to take us out of all the thousands of near-identical Netflix crap that blend together into indistinguishable white noise.
We may never get much more like this, but I hope for it.
Such a weird, unique, yet wonderful show. The characters were all likeable and memorable, every setting was wildly creative and intriguing, the humour was really great, and the story, whilst rushed in places, really was something excellent overall. There was a great sense of childhood nostalgia through Greg's adorable naivety, perfectly mixed with some really dark themes through Wirt and the overarching narrative. I'm serious - this gets pretty dark, especially in the last few episodes. It was a fun little trip, and an intriguing story, all capped off by a magnificent finale.
Sure, this was very strange and sometimes offputting. Sure, I didn't need to hear the Cartoon Network intro at the start of every episode. But this was a really great, really different experience that many would enjoy, and one that I will likely enjoy more on revisits.
Thanks for the 110 minutes, Over The Garden Wall.
You wonderful mistake of nature.
"Is it...terrifying?"
"No. I don't think so. It's the way it is, you know? Everything must come to an end, the drip finally stops."
"...See you on the other side."
"Oh Bojack, no. There is no other side. This is it."
I don't really know what to say about this show. I'm gonna try, anyway.
This is one of the most hilarious and most depressing things ever. You want to call it a comedy, because of the witty and funny dialogue, but you can't, because each episode has one idea, one subtle but major lesson for the viewers. Maybe it's a brilliantly constructed campaign for feminism, maybe it is a brilliant look at dementia, or suicide, or drinking. There is always a constant though - it is brilliant.
One of the biggest standouts for this show is its characters. Just the five main characters are some of the best I've ever seen - Todd, Princess Carolyn, Mr Peanutbutter, Diane and of course, Bojack Horseman. All five are broken in some way (some much more in others), and it's so engaging to watch how these people deal with highs, lows, and how they change/don't change. Bojack Horseman himself is hands down the most interesting character I've ever seen in television - you can't agree with his actions, and you want to hate him for his worst moments, but you can't help but root for him and his ability to change. And he does - and doesn't.
While the first six episodes aren't that great, the rest of the series (and I mean the rest) is absolutely the best stuff out there. In my opinion, the seventh episode is where things really start, and if you watch the eighth episode, The Telescope, and you still don't like this series, then this probably isn't your thing.
If you are willing to watch through some of the most depressing, yet astounding, episodes ever, this is the show for you. I think that really everyone needs to see this, if they are willing.
(Also just a quick seasonal ranking - 4>6>5=3>2>>1)
I was spoiled about almost every part of this show when I started it. I was also not a child when I watched it, and understood what makes a show good or bad.
The fact that I was still floored by how amazing this show is says a lot.
