Bojack Horseman Character Analysis

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A formerly famous sitcom actor, Bojack Horseman, attempts to plan his return to become a modern celebrity by completing his own autobiography. Bojack Horseman, the titular character voiced by Will Arnett, faces the challenges of living with major insecurities, loneliness, and a desperate need to be recognized which often results in self-destructive actions that affect him and those around him. Diane Nguyen, voiced by Alison Brie, develops a strong relationship with Bojack during and after writing his book. Throughout the series, the behaviors and actions of the main characters are explored through flashbacks of abuse and neglect. The satirical comedy-drama Bojack Horseman, created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, first premiered on August 22, 2014 on Netflix. Initially, the first seasons received mixed reviews while the subsequent seasons became universally acclaimed. Bojack Horseman is a washed-up star who plans a big return to relevance with a tell-all biopgraphy. He receives help from Diane Nguyen, and eventually releases his book that later earns him a Golden Globe. Although Bojack started his career as an eager, and …show more content…

Typically, the main character is often seen as a “good” person. Every episode ends with a happy ending. Life in general, is viewed positively. In Bojack Horseman, Bojack is an unstable force who is often the root of his friend’s problems. He criticizes modern societal views regarding the lavish Hollywood lifestyle, the unwarranted glorification of the military as heroes, and other such things. One of the things often remarked within the show is the TV trope of a happy ending after 22 minutes, Bojack Horseman does not adhere to such standards. The episode endings range from suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, loss of loved ones, and forming a bond with a long-lost sister. In my opinion, Bojack Horseman is one of the only shows that have gotten better with time. Each season seems better than the