Bojack Horseman Archives - Entertainment For Us Entertainment For Us Sun, 09 Feb 2020 07:36:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 “Bojack Horseman” Ended In the Best Way Possible https://entertainmentforus.com/bojack-horseman-ended-in-the-best-way-possible/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:42:00 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=6759 Bojack Horseman is one of the shows that reinvented the cartoon. Rather than using the medium to crack jokes and abandon character development, Raphael Bob-Waksberg created a cartoon that makes compelling social commentary through zany yet complex characters. At the heart of the show is a washed-up 90s TV star Bojack Horseman who is lost […]

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Bojack Horseman is one of the shows that reinvented the cartoon. Rather than using the medium to crack jokes and abandon character development, Raphael Bob-Waksberg created a cartoon that makes compelling social commentary through zany yet complex characters.

At the heart of the show is a washed-up 90s TV star Bojack Horseman who is lost in a cycle of addiction and depression. Season after season, we reluctantly rooted for our unlikely anti-hero but among other things, season six is a harsh commentary on why we forgive celebrities for appalling behaviour just because they are charming.

One of the best things about season six is that it does not focus solely on Bojack. Too often we have seen the infamous horseman show signs of self-improvement only to tumble back down a spiral and end up back at square one. This time around, when Bojack spirals, he doesn’t take the people around him down with him. After being a better friend than Bojack deserved, Dianne finally moves on with her life and learns that it is not her job to fix him. Like Princess Carolyn, Dianne is finally able to recognize Bojack’s toxicity and distance herself from his selfish behavior. In the end, both female side characters receive their happy ending.

At Princess Carolyn’s wedding, Bojack tells her that he wishes he had been able to step in last minute to save the day. He relays a hypothetical scenario in which he is the hero and says: “It would be a symbol of how much I’ve grown, that I could let you go.” Princess Carolyn wryly responds: “I’m sorry to disappoint … It’s a better story for you. I think I like it better this way.” In this brief exchange, Princess Carolyn declares herself as more than a tool in Bojack’s twisted story of self-betterment. Now that he is out of the picture, she is able to get the happy ending she deserves.

As the final episode draws to a close, Bojack and Dianne are sitting on a roof having what will likely be their last exchange. She tells him that she has moved on and thanks him for being part of her experience in LA. The two then sit there awkwardly in mutual understanding that they no longer have anything to say to each other. After all of the drama, conflict, and crushing moments in Bojack Horseman, we can think of no better way to end the show.

5/5

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Bojack Horseman Season 6 Part One Review https://entertainmentforus.com/bojack-horseman-season-6-part-one-review/ Sat, 02 Nov 2019 05:18:59 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=6125 Bojack Horseman is back for the beginning of the end and just when we thought the series was starting to veer off track, Raphael Bob-Waksberg reminds us why the series is truly one of a kind. When we first introduced to Bojack in season one, we viewed him as a self-sabotaging narcissist whose cruel treatment […]

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Bojack Horseman is back for the beginning of the end and just when we thought the series was starting to veer off track, Raphael Bob-Waksberg reminds us why the series is truly one of a kind.

When we first introduced to Bojack in season one, we viewed him as a self-sabotaging narcissist whose cruel treatment of his friends adds to the show’s dark humor. As the series progresses, we watch Bojack fall deeper and deeper into a vicious circle of self-destruction, hurting those around him and yet somehow managing to keep the audience on his side. When season six begins, he has checked into a rehab clinic and for the first time, the show offers a glimpse of genuine hope for our bitter 90’s TV star.

Bojack’s journey throughout season six is hard-hitting and credible. He becomes afraid to leave his safe space while simultaneously growing tired of his counselor’s aphorisms. It’s only when said counselor falls off the wagon himself that Bojack is able to finally see himself clearly and make an honest step towards change.

Season six is just as much about Bojack’s friends’ journey as it is about the titular character. Princess Carolyn spends the season struggling to find a balance between being a single mother and staying ahead in the industry. The lonely agent has always struggled to find a work/life balance but now that she is a mother, her struggle reaches a new level. In many ways, her storyline this season is a commentary on what can happen when a woman tries to succeed both in her career and in motherhood. The “balance” ultimately seems to be taking off one measly Friday every two weeks.

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Meanwhile, Dianne is refusing to accept that she is depressed. Todd’s storyline in relation to his asexuality is revisited, only there is still more scope to explore. Mr. Peanutbutter is facing yet another failed relationship and Princess Carolyn’s PR skills land him a gig as the face of depression. Each character’s journey is riddled with satire and commentary on Hollywood culture. Most pressing of all, however, is Bojack’s part in the #MeToo movement.

By episode eight, Bojack has shown signs of true and humble change. He apologizes sincerely to his friends, throws Mr. Peanutbutter and Todd a bone and most importantly, he commits to his sobriety. It is just when we are feeling proud of our anti-hero that Bob-Waksberg cruelly rips away our hopes of a happy ending.

Episode eight ends with Hollyhock having a chat with a stranger at a party. This boy just so happens to be the same kid that Bojack got drunk at prom before abandoning him with his ill girlfriend at a hospital. This comes after a pair of ridiculous reporters remind us of Bojack’s role in the downfall of Sarah Lynn.

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Just like that, we are reminded that as a celebrity, Bojack has continuously gotten away with horrendous crimes. As an audience, we’ve forgiven him over and over again on the basis that we find him entertaining and charming to watch. In this way, Bob-Waksberg makes a shocking commentary on not just Hollywood’s willingness to ignore unforgivable behavior, but the role we as an audience have to play. At the end of the day, however, Bojack Horseman’s ultimate victim of critique is itself. And that’s what makes the show so brilliantly clever.

5/5

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Let’s Talk About… Why Bojack Horseman is A Horse(man) https://entertainmentforus.com/lets-talk-about-why-bojack-horseman-is-a-horseman/ Sun, 06 Oct 2019 07:21:52 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=5913 Given the name of the show, the question of why Bojack Horseman is half-horse, half-man may seem a little self-explanatory. Beneath the obvious denotation of Bojack’s name, however, you will find layers of clever satire and commentary of modern Hollywood and our own animal nature. In the show, Hollywoo is filled with a mix of […]

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Given the name of the show, the question of why Bojack Horseman is half-horse, half-man may seem a little self-explanatory. Beneath the obvious denotation of Bojack’s name, however, you will find layers of clever satire and commentary of modern Hollywood and our own animal nature.

In the show, Hollywoo is filled with a mix of cartoon animals and cartoon people. The two recurring human characters Dianne and Todd, arguably undergo the most character development on the show. The animals, on the other hand, seem to be doomed to fulfill a Hollywood archetype. Mr. Peanutbutter the golden retriever is limited to his happy-go-lucky “Mr. Nice guy” personality. Princess Caroline, however, is constantly trying to please those around her in her role as a Hollywood agent. Finally, we have Bojack Horseman, a horse whose entire domain is a hyperbolic take on “why the long face?” jokes.

There are all sorts of metaphors that can be linked to Bojack being a horse. For one, he is the embodiment of a “one-trick pony.” He had one successful role back in the ’90s and now he is forever haunted by his achievement and seems to be unable to move forward or accomplish anything else. Furthermore, racehorses notoriously run in circles, never actually getting anywhere. This is perhaps a fitting metaphor for Bojack’s position in Hollywood.

Beyond this though, there is something about Bojack being a horse which makes the show somehow palatable. If Bojack was a middle-aged man with a human face, watching him consistently abuse the people around him and repeat the same mistakes would be unbearably exhausting. There are certain storylines that would perhaps render Bojack the man irredeemable as a character. And yet because Bojack is an oddly charming cartoon horse, we continue to endure his atrocious behavior and self-deprecation. Is this a commentary on how we as an audience consume Hollywood drama? Are we being fooled?

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Regardless, Bojack as an animal makes the show aesthetically unique and opens the floor to metaphorical interpretation. Perhaps these links are tenuous, but the fact that Bojack is a strange half-horse half-man hybrid allows us to entertain these questions.

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10 of the Best Animal Gags on “Bojack Horseman” https://entertainmentforus.com/10-best-animal-gags-bojack-horseman/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 06:45:56 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=3067 Cartoon favorite Bojack Horseman is creative, depressing and sometimes deeply profound. It also delivers many great animal puns that make re-watching the series a treat. Here are 10 of our personal favourites. 1. The Cow Waitress A confused diner looks apologetic when the waitress begrudgingly hands him a steak. 2. The Neighbourhood Rooster Residents in […]

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Cartoon favorite Bojack Horseman is creative, depressing and sometimes deeply profound. It also delivers many great animal puns that make re-watching the series a treat. Here are 10 of our personal favourites.

1. The Cow Waitress

A confused diner looks apologetic when the waitress begrudgingly hands him a steak.

2. The Neighbourhood Rooster

Residents in Bojack’s neighbourhood are woken up by a jogging rooster shouting at them to get up because it’s morning.

3. Pinky the Penguin

An actual Penguin owns the publishing company that owns the rights to Bojack’s biography.

4. Quentin Tarantulino

What else would a director on Bojack Horseman be called?

5. Black Sheep

Garry is the black sheep of the Nguyen family. Literally.

6. The Goatful Dead

The perfect band t-shirt for an actual goatman.

7. Mice Crispies

Ok, maybe we could have picked something better than that one.

8. Hammerhead Shark

He uses his head to hammer the nails when doing construction on set.

9. The Elephant in the Room

Wanda wants to talk about the elephant in the room. He gets pretty offended because he’s just doing his job.

10. Princess Caroline and Ralph the mouse

Princess Caroline uses her one day off to try speed dating. When she is matched up with Ralph, a mouse, the pair can only laugh. Despite all odds, the cat and mouse hit it off but in true Bojack fashion, their happiness is shortlived.

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Extremely Binge-Worthy Netflix Originals https://entertainmentforus.com/extremely-binge-worthy-netflix-originals/ Sun, 27 May 2018 11:24:25 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=2378 Netflix are reportedly set to spend upwards of $8 billion on content this year and are expected to have 700 original TV shows by the end of the year. Here are some of our favorites so far. Sense8 A unique and compelling sci-fi fantasy with lots of saucy bits and an interesting premise. Bojack Horseman […]

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Netflix are reportedly set to spend upwards of $8 billion on content this year and are expected to have 700 original TV shows by the end of the year. Here are some of our favorites so far.

Sense8

A unique and compelling sci-fi fantasy with lots of saucy bits and an interesting premise.

Bojack Horseman

Definitely my favorite show about a depressed cartoon horse having a mid-life crisis in Hollywood.

Master of None

A Netflix-original comedy loosely based on writer Ansari’s real-life experiences.

Jessica Jones

Krysten Ritter does a phenomenal job portraying Marvel’s badass Jessica Jones.

House of Cards

An absolute fan favourite with a plot containing more twists and turns than a helter skelter.

The Crown

Peter Morgan’s portrayal of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II is suspenseful and fascinating.

Narcos

Another amazing show about drug-related crime. The show is based on the true story of the hunt for Pablo Escobar.

Orange is the New Black

What started off as a hilarious and raunchy show has shaped up to be an important show which highlights some of the core issues surrounding profit-run prisons in the US.

Stranger Things

Who didn’t watch this in a weekend? The 80’s nostalgia, emotional and unnerving show is one of the most popular Netflix originals to date with its second season drawing in over 15 million viewers.

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Top 10 Best Animated Sitcoms https://entertainmentforus.com/top-10-best-animated-sitcoms/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:21:07 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=1920 Most people frown when they hear the word “animated” and instantly connect it to something childish. And indeed, the first animated movies and shows were created for kids. But, it is the 21st century now and there are plenty of adult animated sitcoms that will leave you in shock, rolling on the floor laughing or […]

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Most people frown when they hear the word “animated” and instantly connect it to something childish. And indeed, the first animated movies and shows were created for kids. But, it is the 21st century now and there are plenty of adult animated sitcoms that will leave you in shock, rolling on the floor laughing or simply make you amazed. This is why we brought you the list of top 10 best animated sitcoms which are a definite must-watch but not fun for the whole family, so make sure your kids are not in the room. Let us get started.

10. American Dad

Seth MacFarlane is now one of the most appreciated figures in the animated sitcoms world, and American Dad is one of his finest creations. This one is related to Family Guy and The Cleveland Show but does not rely heavily on pop cultural allusions like those two. It focuses on a man who works for the CIA and has to balance his private, family life with that of an agent trying to save the world.

9. King of the Hill

Created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, this animated sitcom quickly gained its popularity by the end of 20th and beginning of 21st century. It focuses on the Hills, a middle-class all American family, as they try to live and get by their everyday lives in Texas. The show offers subtle jokes and good humor without going over-the-top.

8. Bob’s Burger

Created by Loren Bouchard and Jim Dauterive, this animated sitcom follows Bob Belcher, his wife, and their 3 children, as they try to keep their family together by running Bob’s dream restaurant. However, success is not easy as Bob has to compete with other restaurants in the area. The show is hilarious at times and is a fun watch for any time of the day, so it got the nod on our list of best animated sitcoms.

7. Archer

This adult animated sitcom created by Adam Reed feels almost like an animated James Bond. It follows a dysfunctional group of secret agents, the main one being Sterling Archer, as they embark on covert black ops and espionage. The show has an extremely strong language and should be kept out of children’s reach at all times.

6. BoJack Horseman

BoJack was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and follows BoJack Horseman, former star of the hit TV Show “Horsin’ Around.” After the show ended, he became a washed-up actor living in Hollywood and complaining about everything. The show is actually deep when it tackles the problems faced by celebrities.

5. Futurama

Matt Groening, alongside Seth MacFarlane, has created numerous successful animated sitcoms. Futurama offers a unique look into the future and is different than other sitcoms. It follows Fry, a pizza guy, who gets accidentally frozen and waken up in 2999.

4. Family Guy

Seth MacFarlane’s most successful work without a doubt. Family Guy follows an extremely dysfunctional family who strives to cope with crazy scenarios thrown at them, all the while trying to maintain a normal, everyday life. The characters are all packed with their own stories and sets of jokes, and episodes hardly ever fail to amaze.

3. Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty is the product of the wild imagination of Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. It follows an unconventional pair, a crazed and cynical scientist Rick and his grandson, trusty, yet not-so-bright sidekick Morty, who try to balance their domestic lives with numerous interdimensional adventures. It contains strong language and provocative jokes left and right, yet it is one of the smartest shows ever created.

2. South Park

What can you say about South Park? Pretty much anything, because the show itself is not careful with words. It is probably the most politically incorrect animated sitcom and isn’t afraid to make fun of anyone. The fact that 4 little fourth-grade kids are main actor’s changes nothing. In fact, it adds to the already twisted humor this show packs. “So come on down to South Park and meet some friends of mine.”

1. The Simpsons

It is safe to say that Simpsons are the crown jewel of animated sitcoms. The Simpsons family has a strong sense of humor, which is often dark and provocative, and their mocking of everyday American lives is what makes this show so great. They are not afraid to get dirty and political correctness can go out the window with this family. Also, the fact that it’s the longest running TV show ever made the decision to put it on top of our list of best animated sitcoms very easy.

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5 Life Lessons We Learned from “Bojack Horseman” https://entertainmentforus.com/5-life-lessons-learned-bojack-horseman/ Mon, 13 Nov 2017 15:13:55 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=1769 It’s a cartoon about a horse who is also half man with a ridiculously catchy title sequence theme. He was famous in the ’90s and now he is a washed up loser living in LA, trying to claw back some self-respect. It’s hilarious, it’s absurd and it’s quite frankly, really depressing. Still, it has some […]

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It’s a cartoon about a horse who is also half man with a ridiculously catchy title sequence theme. He was famous in the ’90s and now he is a washed up loser living in LA, trying to claw back some self-respect. It’s hilarious, it’s absurd and it’s quite frankly, really depressing. Still, it has some important life lessons we can all relate to.

1. Falling in love can be dangerously naive.

“When you look at someone with rose-colored glasses… all the red flags just look like flags.” -Wanda.

2. A “nice guy” is not the same thing as a “good guy.”

“That’s exactly the problem. Because he’s so nice, people don’t want to think he’s capable of awful things so they let him off the hook.” -Dianne.

3. Neglecting your own self-care and substituting with others doesn’t work.

“I compulsively take care of people when I don’t know how to take care of myself.”
-Princess Carolyn.

4. Feeling bad is not good enough.

“You can’t keep doing this! You can’t keep doing s****y things and feel bad about yourself like that makes it okay! You need to be better!” -Todd.

5. In spite of it all, you have to keep trying.

“Every day it gets a little easier. But you got to do it every day. That’s the hard part. But it does get easier.” -Passing wise running monkey?

Bojack Horseman has been an emotional roller-coaster, but at least we can take some sound advice from the frustration of watching the characters make the same mistakes each season.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Bojack Horseman Archives - Entertainment For Us Entertainment For Us Sun, 09 Feb 2020 07:36:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 “Bojack Horseman” Ended In the Best Way Possible https://entertainmentforus.com/bojack-horseman-ended-in-the-best-way-possible/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:42:00 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=6759 Bojack Horseman is one of the shows that reinvented the cartoon. Rather than using the medium to crack jokes and abandon character development, Raphael Bob-Waksberg created a cartoon that makes compelling social commentary through zany yet complex characters. At the heart of the show is a washed-up 90s TV star Bojack Horseman who is lost […]

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Bojack Horseman is one of the shows that reinvented the cartoon. Rather than using the medium to crack jokes and abandon character development, Raphael Bob-Waksberg created a cartoon that makes compelling social commentary through zany yet complex characters.

At the heart of the show is a washed-up 90s TV star Bojack Horseman who is lost in a cycle of addiction and depression. Season after season, we reluctantly rooted for our unlikely anti-hero but among other things, season six is a harsh commentary on why we forgive celebrities for appalling behaviour just because they are charming.

One of the best things about season six is that it does not focus solely on Bojack. Too often we have seen the infamous horseman show signs of self-improvement only to tumble back down a spiral and end up back at square one. This time around, when Bojack spirals, he doesn’t take the people around him down with him. After being a better friend than Bojack deserved, Dianne finally moves on with her life and learns that it is not her job to fix him. Like Princess Carolyn, Dianne is finally able to recognize Bojack’s toxicity and distance herself from his selfish behavior. In the end, both female side characters receive their happy ending.

At Princess Carolyn’s wedding, Bojack tells her that he wishes he had been able to step in last minute to save the day. He relays a hypothetical scenario in which he is the hero and says: “It would be a symbol of how much I’ve grown, that I could let you go.” Princess Carolyn wryly responds: “I’m sorry to disappoint … It’s a better story for you. I think I like it better this way.” In this brief exchange, Princess Carolyn declares herself as more than a tool in Bojack’s twisted story of self-betterment. Now that he is out of the picture, she is able to get the happy ending she deserves.

As the final episode draws to a close, Bojack and Dianne are sitting on a roof having what will likely be their last exchange. She tells him that she has moved on and thanks him for being part of her experience in LA. The two then sit there awkwardly in mutual understanding that they no longer have anything to say to each other. After all of the drama, conflict, and crushing moments in Bojack Horseman, we can think of no better way to end the show.

5/5

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Bojack Horseman Season 6 Part One Review https://entertainmentforus.com/bojack-horseman-season-6-part-one-review/ Sat, 02 Nov 2019 05:18:59 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=6125 Bojack Horseman is back for the beginning of the end and just when we thought the series was starting to veer off track, Raphael Bob-Waksberg reminds us why the series is truly one of a kind. When we first introduced to Bojack in season one, we viewed him as a self-sabotaging narcissist whose cruel treatment […]

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Bojack Horseman is back for the beginning of the end and just when we thought the series was starting to veer off track, Raphael Bob-Waksberg reminds us why the series is truly one of a kind.

When we first introduced to Bojack in season one, we viewed him as a self-sabotaging narcissist whose cruel treatment of his friends adds to the show’s dark humor. As the series progresses, we watch Bojack fall deeper and deeper into a vicious circle of self-destruction, hurting those around him and yet somehow managing to keep the audience on his side. When season six begins, he has checked into a rehab clinic and for the first time, the show offers a glimpse of genuine hope for our bitter 90’s TV star.

Bojack’s journey throughout season six is hard-hitting and credible. He becomes afraid to leave his safe space while simultaneously growing tired of his counselor’s aphorisms. It’s only when said counselor falls off the wagon himself that Bojack is able to finally see himself clearly and make an honest step towards change.

Season six is just as much about Bojack’s friends’ journey as it is about the titular character. Princess Carolyn spends the season struggling to find a balance between being a single mother and staying ahead in the industry. The lonely agent has always struggled to find a work/life balance but now that she is a mother, her struggle reaches a new level. In many ways, her storyline this season is a commentary on what can happen when a woman tries to succeed both in her career and in motherhood. The “balance” ultimately seems to be taking off one measly Friday every two weeks.

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Meanwhile, Dianne is refusing to accept that she is depressed. Todd’s storyline in relation to his asexuality is revisited, only there is still more scope to explore. Mr. Peanutbutter is facing yet another failed relationship and Princess Carolyn’s PR skills land him a gig as the face of depression. Each character’s journey is riddled with satire and commentary on Hollywood culture. Most pressing of all, however, is Bojack’s part in the #MeToo movement.

By episode eight, Bojack has shown signs of true and humble change. He apologizes sincerely to his friends, throws Mr. Peanutbutter and Todd a bone and most importantly, he commits to his sobriety. It is just when we are feeling proud of our anti-hero that Bob-Waksberg cruelly rips away our hopes of a happy ending.

Episode eight ends with Hollyhock having a chat with a stranger at a party. This boy just so happens to be the same kid that Bojack got drunk at prom before abandoning him with his ill girlfriend at a hospital. This comes after a pair of ridiculous reporters remind us of Bojack’s role in the downfall of Sarah Lynn.

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this wasnt the trip to mushroom bridge i had in mind

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Just like that, we are reminded that as a celebrity, Bojack has continuously gotten away with horrendous crimes. As an audience, we’ve forgiven him over and over again on the basis that we find him entertaining and charming to watch. In this way, Bob-Waksberg makes a shocking commentary on not just Hollywood’s willingness to ignore unforgivable behavior, but the role we as an audience have to play. At the end of the day, however, Bojack Horseman’s ultimate victim of critique is itself. And that’s what makes the show so brilliantly clever.

5/5

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Let’s Talk About… Why Bojack Horseman is A Horse(man) https://entertainmentforus.com/lets-talk-about-why-bojack-horseman-is-a-horseman/ Sun, 06 Oct 2019 07:21:52 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=5913 Given the name of the show, the question of why Bojack Horseman is half-horse, half-man may seem a little self-explanatory. Beneath the obvious denotation of Bojack’s name, however, you will find layers of clever satire and commentary of modern Hollywood and our own animal nature. In the show, Hollywoo is filled with a mix of […]

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Given the name of the show, the question of why Bojack Horseman is half-horse, half-man may seem a little self-explanatory. Beneath the obvious denotation of Bojack’s name, however, you will find layers of clever satire and commentary of modern Hollywood and our own animal nature.

In the show, Hollywoo is filled with a mix of cartoon animals and cartoon people. The two recurring human characters Dianne and Todd, arguably undergo the most character development on the show. The animals, on the other hand, seem to be doomed to fulfill a Hollywood archetype. Mr. Peanutbutter the golden retriever is limited to his happy-go-lucky “Mr. Nice guy” personality. Princess Caroline, however, is constantly trying to please those around her in her role as a Hollywood agent. Finally, we have Bojack Horseman, a horse whose entire domain is a hyperbolic take on “why the long face?” jokes.

There are all sorts of metaphors that can be linked to Bojack being a horse. For one, he is the embodiment of a “one-trick pony.” He had one successful role back in the ’90s and now he is forever haunted by his achievement and seems to be unable to move forward or accomplish anything else. Furthermore, racehorses notoriously run in circles, never actually getting anywhere. This is perhaps a fitting metaphor for Bojack’s position in Hollywood.

Beyond this though, there is something about Bojack being a horse which makes the show somehow palatable. If Bojack was a middle-aged man with a human face, watching him consistently abuse the people around him and repeat the same mistakes would be unbearably exhausting. There are certain storylines that would perhaps render Bojack the man irredeemable as a character. And yet because Bojack is an oddly charming cartoon horse, we continue to endure his atrocious behavior and self-deprecation. Is this a commentary on how we as an audience consume Hollywood drama? Are we being fooled?

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Regardless, Bojack as an animal makes the show aesthetically unique and opens the floor to metaphorical interpretation. Perhaps these links are tenuous, but the fact that Bojack is a strange half-horse half-man hybrid allows us to entertain these questions.

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10 of the Best Animal Gags on “Bojack Horseman” https://entertainmentforus.com/10-best-animal-gags-bojack-horseman/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 06:45:56 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=3067 Cartoon favorite Bojack Horseman is creative, depressing and sometimes deeply profound. It also delivers many great animal puns that make re-watching the series a treat. Here are 10 of our personal favourites. 1. The Cow Waitress A confused diner looks apologetic when the waitress begrudgingly hands him a steak. 2. The Neighbourhood Rooster Residents in […]

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Cartoon favorite Bojack Horseman is creative, depressing and sometimes deeply profound. It also delivers many great animal puns that make re-watching the series a treat. Here are 10 of our personal favourites.

1. The Cow Waitress

A confused diner looks apologetic when the waitress begrudgingly hands him a steak.

2. The Neighbourhood Rooster

Residents in Bojack’s neighbourhood are woken up by a jogging rooster shouting at them to get up because it’s morning.

3. Pinky the Penguin

An actual Penguin owns the publishing company that owns the rights to Bojack’s biography.

4. Quentin Tarantulino

What else would a director on Bojack Horseman be called?

5. Black Sheep

Garry is the black sheep of the Nguyen family. Literally.

6. The Goatful Dead

The perfect band t-shirt for an actual goatman.

7. Mice Crispies

Ok, maybe we could have picked something better than that one.

8. Hammerhead Shark

He uses his head to hammer the nails when doing construction on set.

9. The Elephant in the Room

Wanda wants to talk about the elephant in the room. He gets pretty offended because he’s just doing his job.

10. Princess Caroline and Ralph the mouse

Princess Caroline uses her one day off to try speed dating. When she is matched up with Ralph, a mouse, the pair can only laugh. Despite all odds, the cat and mouse hit it off but in true Bojack fashion, their happiness is shortlived.

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Extremely Binge-Worthy Netflix Originals https://entertainmentforus.com/extremely-binge-worthy-netflix-originals/ Sun, 27 May 2018 11:24:25 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=2378 Netflix are reportedly set to spend upwards of $8 billion on content this year and are expected to have 700 original TV shows by the end of the year. Here are some of our favorites so far. Sense8 A unique and compelling sci-fi fantasy with lots of saucy bits and an interesting premise. Bojack Horseman […]

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Netflix are reportedly set to spend upwards of $8 billion on content this year and are expected to have 700 original TV shows by the end of the year. Here are some of our favorites so far.

Sense8

A unique and compelling sci-fi fantasy with lots of saucy bits and an interesting premise.

Bojack Horseman

Definitely my favorite show about a depressed cartoon horse having a mid-life crisis in Hollywood.

Master of None

A Netflix-original comedy loosely based on writer Ansari’s real-life experiences.

Jessica Jones

Krysten Ritter does a phenomenal job portraying Marvel’s badass Jessica Jones.

House of Cards

An absolute fan favourite with a plot containing more twists and turns than a helter skelter.

The Crown

Peter Morgan’s portrayal of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II is suspenseful and fascinating.

Narcos

Another amazing show about drug-related crime. The show is based on the true story of the hunt for Pablo Escobar.

Orange is the New Black

What started off as a hilarious and raunchy show has shaped up to be an important show which highlights some of the core issues surrounding profit-run prisons in the US.

Stranger Things

Who didn’t watch this in a weekend? The 80’s nostalgia, emotional and unnerving show is one of the most popular Netflix originals to date with its second season drawing in over 15 million viewers.

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Top 10 Best Animated Sitcoms https://entertainmentforus.com/top-10-best-animated-sitcoms/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:21:07 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=1920 Most people frown when they hear the word “animated” and instantly connect it to something childish. And indeed, the first animated movies and shows were created for kids. But, it is the 21st century now and there are plenty of adult animated sitcoms that will leave you in shock, rolling on the floor laughing or […]

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Most people frown when they hear the word “animated” and instantly connect it to something childish. And indeed, the first animated movies and shows were created for kids. But, it is the 21st century now and there are plenty of adult animated sitcoms that will leave you in shock, rolling on the floor laughing or simply make you amazed. This is why we brought you the list of top 10 best animated sitcoms which are a definite must-watch but not fun for the whole family, so make sure your kids are not in the room. Let us get started.

10. American Dad

Seth MacFarlane is now one of the most appreciated figures in the animated sitcoms world, and American Dad is one of his finest creations. This one is related to Family Guy and The Cleveland Show but does not rely heavily on pop cultural allusions like those two. It focuses on a man who works for the CIA and has to balance his private, family life with that of an agent trying to save the world.

9. King of the Hill

Created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, this animated sitcom quickly gained its popularity by the end of 20th and beginning of 21st century. It focuses on the Hills, a middle-class all American family, as they try to live and get by their everyday lives in Texas. The show offers subtle jokes and good humor without going over-the-top.

8. Bob’s Burger

Created by Loren Bouchard and Jim Dauterive, this animated sitcom follows Bob Belcher, his wife, and their 3 children, as they try to keep their family together by running Bob’s dream restaurant. However, success is not easy as Bob has to compete with other restaurants in the area. The show is hilarious at times and is a fun watch for any time of the day, so it got the nod on our list of best animated sitcoms.

7. Archer

This adult animated sitcom created by Adam Reed feels almost like an animated James Bond. It follows a dysfunctional group of secret agents, the main one being Sterling Archer, as they embark on covert black ops and espionage. The show has an extremely strong language and should be kept out of children’s reach at all times.

6. BoJack Horseman

BoJack was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and follows BoJack Horseman, former star of the hit TV Show “Horsin’ Around.” After the show ended, he became a washed-up actor living in Hollywood and complaining about everything. The show is actually deep when it tackles the problems faced by celebrities.

5. Futurama

Matt Groening, alongside Seth MacFarlane, has created numerous successful animated sitcoms. Futurama offers a unique look into the future and is different than other sitcoms. It follows Fry, a pizza guy, who gets accidentally frozen and waken up in 2999.

4. Family Guy

Seth MacFarlane’s most successful work without a doubt. Family Guy follows an extremely dysfunctional family who strives to cope with crazy scenarios thrown at them, all the while trying to maintain a normal, everyday life. The characters are all packed with their own stories and sets of jokes, and episodes hardly ever fail to amaze.

3. Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty is the product of the wild imagination of Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. It follows an unconventional pair, a crazed and cynical scientist Rick and his grandson, trusty, yet not-so-bright sidekick Morty, who try to balance their domestic lives with numerous interdimensional adventures. It contains strong language and provocative jokes left and right, yet it is one of the smartest shows ever created.

2. South Park

What can you say about South Park? Pretty much anything, because the show itself is not careful with words. It is probably the most politically incorrect animated sitcom and isn’t afraid to make fun of anyone. The fact that 4 little fourth-grade kids are main actor’s changes nothing. In fact, it adds to the already twisted humor this show packs. “So come on down to South Park and meet some friends of mine.”

1. The Simpsons

It is safe to say that Simpsons are the crown jewel of animated sitcoms. The Simpsons family has a strong sense of humor, which is often dark and provocative, and their mocking of everyday American lives is what makes this show so great. They are not afraid to get dirty and political correctness can go out the window with this family. Also, the fact that it’s the longest running TV show ever made the decision to put it on top of our list of best animated sitcoms very easy.

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5 Life Lessons We Learned from “Bojack Horseman” https://entertainmentforus.com/5-life-lessons-learned-bojack-horseman/ Mon, 13 Nov 2017 15:13:55 +0000 https://entertainmentforus.com/?p=1769 It’s a cartoon about a horse who is also half man with a ridiculously catchy title sequence theme. He was famous in the ’90s and now he is a washed up loser living in LA, trying to claw back some self-respect. It’s hilarious, it’s absurd and it’s quite frankly, really depressing. Still, it has some […]

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It’s a cartoon about a horse who is also half man with a ridiculously catchy title sequence theme. He was famous in the ’90s and now he is a washed up loser living in LA, trying to claw back some self-respect. It’s hilarious, it’s absurd and it’s quite frankly, really depressing. Still, it has some important life lessons we can all relate to.

1. Falling in love can be dangerously naive.

“When you look at someone with rose-colored glasses… all the red flags just look like flags.” -Wanda.

2. A “nice guy” is not the same thing as a “good guy.”

“That’s exactly the problem. Because he’s so nice, people don’t want to think he’s capable of awful things so they let him off the hook.” -Dianne.

3. Neglecting your own self-care and substituting with others doesn’t work.

“I compulsively take care of people when I don’t know how to take care of myself.”
-Princess Carolyn.

4. Feeling bad is not good enough.

“You can’t keep doing this! You can’t keep doing s****y things and feel bad about yourself like that makes it okay! You need to be better!” -Todd.

5. In spite of it all, you have to keep trying.

“Every day it gets a little easier. But you got to do it every day. That’s the hard part. But it does get easier.” -Passing wise running monkey?

Bojack Horseman has been an emotional roller-coaster, but at least we can take some sound advice from the frustration of watching the characters make the same mistakes each season.

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