"You can't help anybody else unless you're honest with yourself." Damn, BoJack!
SCORE: 8/10
"Oh, I'm just Greg, a guy Mr. Peanutbutter met at a gas station once. I honestly don't know why I got invited to this party."
"What? I don't have time for your classic Diane wackiness."
SCORE: 8/10
It's good. It tackles BoJack's past, present and future simultaneously in a very engaging and mature manner. And it doesn't go for the easy route of "rehab fixes all your problems!"
SCORE: 7/10
"Me am also America."
I'm glad we got a Diane episode because I felt really disconnected from her after all of BoJack's drama. BoJack, being Diane's friend, is great; their interactions are adorable! It's interesting to see him as a background character in his own show, too, as he and Diane try to come to terms with their friendship. I like the callbacks to the previous episode and earlier scenes—that non-linear structure is crazy—and I appreciate the checklist; it makes the episode a lot of fun to watch.
Anyway, I'm going to end it here with this:
"Ok, buddy." — Diane
I can't believe she said that.
SCORE: 8/10
SCORE: 8.5/10
SCORE: 8.5/10
Wtf do you want me to say?
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 9/10
That answering-the-phone gag is perfect.
Oh god, no. Princess Carolyn, no! I knew it was going to happen, but the "how" made me really sad. And to top it all off, she lost someone else as well, goddamn it!
BoJack and Diane's subplot is fun and works well to give moments of levity.
The intro and narration are very clever, and I hate how it works so well.
Well, to end this on a more positive note, I'll say two things: Diane gaining recognition—score! And Todd is doing some illegal stuff—wow.
TECHNICAL SCORE & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Another brilliant episode!
The inner-monologues are a neat addition, and I loved peering into BoJack's inner psyche and the criticism that he hurls at himself. His little adventure with Mr. Peanutbutter was fun; I love it. Diane's speech about marriage and Todd's realisation that asexuality doesn't have to equate to being aromantic is also a nice touch. Meanwhile, Beatrice's developments are interesting, even if the episode doesn't explore them thoroughly. But with this being a series, I can see this having a payoff later down the line.
Princess Carolyn's reunion with Rutabaga was fun but a little undercooked. I get what they were trying to do, but it did little for me.
To conclude, I'd like to mention my disappointment by the end of the episode. BoJack is being Bojack, as usual, and I guess I should've expected this moment. This reaction is intentional, by the way, not a stain on the episode's quality. It's just, UGH. I'm watching Bojack Horseman.
TECHNICAL SCORE & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Oh god, that man is dead.
Welp, that was different. The whole situation is a welcome change of pace, albeit problematic. In this episode, the show tells us that actions do have consequences, and the inevitable has finally occurred—oh well.
BoJack and Diane's heart-to-heart was nice to see; I forgot they hadn't spoken to each other since last season. Mr. Peanutbutter's development is amusing, as always, and his growth is nice to see. Princess Carolyn and Todd's subplot was fun Todd and PC shenanigans, and although it's so lazy for a solution to the problem, I thought it was a fantastic way to add moments of levity.
With all this in mind, this is another solid episode with the main five together again. Hopefully, things get better soon.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
"Tanjiro... How do you... know the names of those dead children?" - Urokodaki
Jee-whiz, that got creepy fast.
Wow, I really enjoyed this episode! I mean, I properly enjoyed it, and I'm glad! The storytelling still isn't there for me, but the moments of mockery somehow got me to care about those two characters from the last episode. When that demon talks about his kills, the animation helped me feel Tanjiro's grief, despair and terror. In the end, I like it, and I hope it gets better from here.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 6/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
A solid episode.
The BoJack, Hollyhock, and Beatrice segments are really bittersweet. Although I'm not entirely sure what her sudden reaction was all about, I still felt the distress in that situation.
Diane's segment was amusing, if not terrifying. I'm scared of how happy she felt after firing that gun, but I can understand her justification for having one. Although, when she interacted with Mr. Peanutbutter, they weirded me out again.
PC and Lenny Turteltaub handled a very sensitive topic. Yet, I think it works because it pokes fun at the movies that glorify gun violence while somebody promotes gun ownership simultaneously in a serious/non-serious way. The outcome of it all made me smile.
It's great. Most of it works for me, and it's pretty funny.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
Todd is a hero.
Todd is everything good in this world.
We should all be more like Todd.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 8.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
FUN.
This episode was an endearing introduction to Kipo and her world. She's a very likable (if not foolish) protagonist, and her new friend(?) Wolf has some comedic interactions with her because of their contrasting personalities. Kipo is free-spirited and naive, while Wolf is serious and jaded.
The world is strange and deserted too. But it looks intriguing and has sparked enough of my curiosity to continue. Let's see where this show takes us.
TECHNICAL SCORE & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 7/10
THAT'S A FAT F
This episode features BoJack and Princess Carolyn, reflecting upon their relationship through the years and its current state. It's interesting to understand why they stuck with each other for all these years, but it was much more compelling to see what happens when they get close to breaking apart.
Surprisingly, the episode is set only in one location, BoJack's restaurant, and features a B-plot related to the state of it, after BoJack fires the manager, which leads to all the kitchen staff following in suit. It's funny enough, but doesn't overstay its welcome to be annoying and is tied to BoJack and Princess Carolyn's story naturally.
I don't have much else to say besides it being another solid episode. I keep jumping on and off of this show, despite it being consistently remarkable. I don't know. Maybe I'll get into it again? Who knows?
TECHNICAL SCORE & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
HEARTBREAKING & WHOLESOME.
I wish I had Alfur's job. You get to be a tiny invisible writer, recording the events of real adventures, generating a fanbase back at home. And to meet one of his fans, Adeline, was just charming. Her excitement and embarrassment around him are so cute. And when he asks her to co-author his report with him, I couldn't help but smile. They're blushing is adorable.
Alvin's interactions with Alfur are hilarious. His resentment and snobbishness, in contrast to Alfur's easy-going friendliness, is amusing.
I can't imagine anyone replacing Alfur, and although I thought it was a little cheap, I'm glad the episode ended on a happy note. I'm so pleased this season dedicated specific episodes to older characters, including Hilda's friends, and let them lead individual adventures. Each episode fleshes them out nicely and makes them even more endearing.
Alfur is my favourite character, and I'm thrilled to see him own the spotlight in the second-to-last episode of the season.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
CRAP.
This episode was very problematic, but it got much worse by the episode's end. Crap. Okay, I'll start by saying I liked to see Frida's trippy magic trip and it was hilarious to see the lindworm & the Lost Clan with their codes of honour. It's a shame she killed some of them (I think). Also, Alfur and Wood Man were brilliant. They got some hilarious lines.
But that final scene; I'm just speechless. The build-up, and Bella Ramsey & Daisy Haggard brilliant performances made sure it hit hard.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 8/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 9/10
I CAN'T BELIEVED I CRIED TO A COP-OUT!
This episode had around ten more minutes than the usual one, so I expected it to be good. But man, this episode stunning! Seeing things from Twig's point of view, how he & Hilda discovered each other and the themes of growing up, change & taking things for granted resonated! I'm in awe.
Please watch it! It's so heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. It makes for a great Christmas story. Again, the wilderness is gorgeous. I love this series; it's a hidden gem.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 9/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 10/10
FANTASTIC!
In this episode, Hilda and the gang visit an old friend, Victoria Van Gale! The last time we saw her, Hilda and David weren't on the best of terms with her, but this time, she says she's changed. But David isn't convinced, so he does his best to uncover her secret plans.
I loved the character arc Hilda went through. She went from dying to enter Nowhere space to the opposite by the episode's end. David gets his time to shine here, Frida's comedic relief and Johanna & Tontu make a return. Alfur's nowhere to be seen, but I didn't mind.
So far, Hilda's second season has been better than I expected! It's gotten a little darker than the last one, but it's still got that childlike wonder and adventure that we all know. Such is the life of an adventurer.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
IT'S NICE TO SEE FRIDA AGAIN.
It's even better to see her shine in this episode and show off her strengths in contrast to Hilda's. Also, the worldbuilding, WOW! It's just so interesting to learn more about the fantastical of Trolberg and the Librarian as well. It's nice to see pay-offs for set-ups from Season 1, and get more character development for Frida, Hilda, the Librarian and that old lady Hilda visited once. It's all connected.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
EXHILARATING.
It seems that the leader of the Head Officer of Trolberg Safety Patrol, Erik Ahlberg, is going to be this season's villain.
I love the contrasting ideologies of Hilda and Ahlberg. Hilda sees the goodness in nature and its creatures, while Ahlberg sees security breaches and potential ways of elevating his name.
The episode was your standard Hilda adventure, fun, endearing, but not without its conflict. Alfur's still as charming as usual, Hilda's mother's still concerned for her safety and the bell keeper along the wall was surprisingly Scottish. I love it all! There's still some familiar, new but above all, fresh stories set in Hilda's world. I can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
STRANGE.
Some of the faces Sister Krone makes is literal nightmare fuel. God, that woman is gonna give me nightmares. She also moves fast. Very fast. She's also smarter than I anticipated. The way she catches the younger children (how do you do that with those leaves?) and figures out who were the ones down at the gate the other night.
I didn't anticipate there was an imposter amongst them. Dang. This series just turned into a psychological thriller. These kids are too smart.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
OKAY...
Emma is so naive, my god. I still like her, but seriously girl, you think you can get everyone out? After Norman said he liked Emma, I could understand why he'd agree with Emma, but after he said, "Maybe. Both Emma and I are insane. We've completely lost it." I burst out laughing.
I admire Emma's enthusiasm and Norman's support for her, but I've gotta side with Ray on this one. There's no way they're gonna get everyone out safely. We'll see. The twist at the end doesn't make their job look any easier.
IT'S GOOD.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7,5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
THE MUM THOUGH.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE 8/10
THAT TOOK A DARK TURN.
My friend introduced the show to me, and I was enjoying the intro up until he told me, "It's MA, 15+." Then all of a sudden, all of these branded children, in their wholesome bliss, with a woman that has purple eyes, made me dread what was to come.
That twist was so messed up. Holy crap. That poor six-year-old. Jesus Christ. That was morbid.
Other than that, the time flew by; it only felt like it had been several minutes.
MORBID.
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7.5/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
RAY, YOU DISAPPOINT ME. I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU, MY DUDE.
MORE NOTES
TECHNICAL SCORE: 7/10
ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
BoJack. Why would you give out such sensitive information to the person who works for the newspaper company that's trying to convince you to subscribe to their service?
I forgot about Character Actress Margo Martindale, so it was great to see what she's been up to since The Shot. It's funny how she has to leave the theatre because she's starting to get recognition for her acting.
This episode was unexpectedly deep. It was funny, as usual, and it took an approach most episodes don't. It just had BoJack talking to the "Closer" about his life.
It's a shame to see how the guilt was eating up Emily and how she had to give the "talk" to Todd and say goodbye.
"This is my campaign, I know what I'm doing. Call up Turteltaub and tell him I won't be pushed around on this. I'm the star and what I say goes."
I'm glad BoJack finally took some control in his life (although they one part of it for laughs at the end), it was satisfying.
IT'S ANOTHER DEEP DIVE INTO BOJACK'S CHARACTER.
TECHNICAL & ENJOYMENT SCORE: 8/10
"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
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
