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Bojack Horseman |OT| Season 1 now up on Netflix
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bistromathics
facing a bright new dawn
Can't believe all the negativity on the first page. It's not the best show I've ever seen, but still entertaining enough to keep watching (6 eps in). Although I would do anything to hear more of Paul F. Tompkins.
Imperial Hot
Banned
That's why I really enjoyed it. The last two episodes had a pretty strong impact on me.
Surface of Me
I'm not an NPC. And neither are we.
I really liked it, its no Rick and Morty, but I'd put it on the same level as Bob's Burgers. The season also seemed to get better as it went forward. Lot of subtle and semi hidden stuff you gotta look for.
I churned through the first series over the weekend. I thought the first episode was poor but I'm glad I gave it a go later as I was hoping some of the darker bits would shine through and it manages quite well. I think this series is a great match for Netflix. Really needs to be watched in one run. The season long arc and continuity makes for an interesting watch and it gets so dark. Quite happy with it in the end but yikes that first episode.
Herb and Bojack agreed to meet at that observatory once they had became famous so the fact that Bojack was there alone showed that Herb had died and they were never able to make up for the mistakes in the past.
Dragonfly224
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Finished the 1st season, loved it. As everyone says, it does get better as it progresses.
Favorite Episodes:
6 - Our A-Story Is A 'D' story
8 - The Telescope
Can't wait for season 2!
Favorite Episodes:
6 - Our A-Story Is A 'D' story
8 - The Telescope
Can't wait for season 2!
Show gets so much better as it goes on, basically as it gets sadder and sadder. Bojack is a dick, which makes the first few episodes incredibly tedious, but as this begins to backfire on him and we see just how miserable his life is the show gets infinitely more entertaining.
So... not a huge success as a comedy, perhaps?
While I'm glad it's been renewed for a second season, I kind of felt that it all wrapped up rather nicely in one series - I'm not sure where I'd want to see it go in the future. I suppose we have yet to meet the other two kids from Horsin' Around, but I'm not sure what they can do with, for instance, Diane, that won't be a retread of this season.
So... not a huge success as a comedy, perhaps?
While I'm glad it's been renewed for a second season, I kind of felt that it all wrapped up rather nicely in one series - I'm not sure where I'd want to see it go in the future. I suppose we have yet to meet the other two kids from Horsin' Around, but I'm not sure what they can do with, for instance, Diane, that won't be a retread of this season.
bernardobri
Steve, the dog with no powers that we let hang out with us all for some reason
I really liked this season. Great premise, rather
, but as a subversion of other animated sitcoms, I think it works well.
bittersweet unfold of the events
Triggerhappytel
Member
I watched two episodes. Not bad, but not really doing anything for me either. Reminds me of a cross between the weird random humour of Regular Show crossed with the sex/drug/offensive jokes from Family Guy. I may check more out, but not exactly rushing to do so.
CitizenVectron
Member
The reason I would say to continue is that they actually make depressing situations funny without mocking them, which is difficult and worthy of respect I think.
The show gets darker as it goes.
littlegrasshopper
Member
Yes the intro is sooooo good!
JimtotheHum
Member
It maybe wasn't as funny as I thought it could be, but the show makes up for it with great characters and storytelling.
People turned off by the first couple episodes need to stay with it, this show is excellent.
People turned off by the first couple episodes need to stay with it, this show is excellent.
CornBurrito
Member
The show is good. Gets better and better as it goes on.
Vert boil
Member
Finally finished the show, funny throughout. The second to last episode was great, best of the season.
I was expecting twenty five minutes per episode would be too long but it was fine. It actually didn't feel like that amount of time had passed per episode.
The most amusing thing about the show (apart from Podding F. Tompkast) were the creatures that don't have an angled head. Their eyes just peeking around their heads killed me every time.
The worst thing was Alison Brie's aussie accent. Fuuuuck.
And I see it's already been renewed. Most excellent.
Bojack: Face palm, bang bang
I was expecting twenty five minutes per episode would be too long but it was fine. It actually didn't feel like that amount of time had passed per episode.
The most amusing thing about the show (apart from Podding F. Tompkast) were the creatures that don't have an angled head. Their eyes just peeking around their heads killed me every time.
The worst thing was Alison Brie's aussie accent. Fuuuuck.
And I see it's already been renewed. Most excellent.
Bojack: Face palm, bang bang
CornBurrito
Member
Got to episode 11. Jesus Christ. What a good episode.
Doug Heffernan
Member
Watched a couple of episodes the other night, it's good, I enjoyed it. It's not on an Archer level of wit and satire, nor is it as charming as a Bob's Burgers. But then again, it's not supposed to be. The reviews are unfairly comparing the show to it's peers instead of judging it as it's own entity. Great cast, the premise is entertaining and the anthropomorphic animals lead to a lot of clever gags.
p_xavier
Authorized Fister
I actuall shed a tear at the end. What an episode. TETSUUUUUUO!
SpasilliumX11
Member
It's a slow start but I started liking the show as soon as they introduced Vincent Adultman. I want to see more appearances of him.
I'm ready for season 2.
I'm ready for season 2.
NearRivers
Member
I enjoyed Episode 7 and onwards, but can't really recommend the first half of the series. Now it's found its feet, however, Season 2 should be good from the start.
And I agree, the opening and ending themes are great.
And I agree, the opening and ending themes are great.
SteveWinwood
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This show was amazing. I'm sad it ended though. I wanted more.
Also it's nowhere near as sad or depressing as Moral Orel so that's answered.
Also it's nowhere near as sad or depressing as Moral Orel so that's answered.
CornBurrito
Member
Give it another season. I think Moral Orel may also have been more depressing because Orel was an actually nice person, and a child to boot.
I use the intro song for my morning alarm now. It's so catchy
SteveWinwood
Member
Yeah it could totally get there I spose.
I just doubt it will ever get to the depths of [actual moral orel spoilers here]
the psychological horror of getting raped and having a self abortion, a father getting so drunk he shoots his son, an intense homoerotic love triangle causing marriages to fall apart, someone mutilating their genitalia in an attempt to feel anything sexual, intense mental disturbia someone has over only being viewed as a sexual object putting them in a child like state, intense parental abuse culminating in a removal of ovaries, not to mention the complete intoxicating overall theme of hopeless and despair.
Bojack spoilers for instance
suicide of a childhood hero, death of a betrayed friend after years due to cancer, his parental abuse is just verbal, 'can you be a good person inside' etc.
The Last Wizard
Member
Neal mcbeal the navy seal barking lol
Stabby McSter
Member
what a great name
for those deciding to stop after the first episode, i say keep going. it's pretty great
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
It gets good by the end? Guess I'll give it a look
Technosteve
Banned
Can they bring back ugly americans =(?
The Power Of Snap
Member
Happy for season 2.
Loved the show!
Loved the show!
Charlie0108
Member
Just started watching it tonight, 3 episodes in and I really like it. I went in with low expectations and it's easily exceeded them. It's not a laughfest but that's hardly hindered my enjoyment. Voice actors all do a good job as well, I like Aaron Paul's character.
CornBurrito
Member
Pilot is the weakest episode. Give it more chances.
Fuck I need to rewatch Orel. Thanks a lot.
Also Bojack stuff:
Herb died? I must have missed that. I thought the last scene was him at his house laughing with the hospice worker. Granted he is going to die very soon, but did he die that episode?
I'm glad I stuck with the show after the first episode. It sounds like everyone was pretty "meh" on it as well. The last two episodes were great, and I'm really glad to hear season two is green lit. The only problem I have with the shows that have all the episodes up at once, is that I binge watch it and have to wait a while for the next season : /
Ah well, maybe a re-watch is needed in a month or two (Or maybe now, who knows)
Ah well, maybe a re-watch is needed in a month or two (Or maybe now, who knows)
The jokes are just so tired. Some are seriously elementary school tier.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhh"
*10 minutes later*
"ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"
This ain't SpongeBob :U
On episode 2 and it hasn't improved, but the IMDB trendline looks good at least
SteveWinwood
Member
Pilot is the weakest episode. Give it more chances.
Fuck I need to rewatch Orel. Thanks a lot.
Also Bojack stuff:Herb died? I must have missed that. I thought the last scene was him at his house laughing with the hospice worker. Granted he is going to die very soon, but did he die that episode?
People seem to be interpreting the last scene as that. I can see it go either way. I mean he's across the country and super sick, of course he's not going to make the high five, doesn't mean he's dead. But I see it a lot so... I just went with the darkest interpretation for a comparison point.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Seeing how GAF hates just about everything, I am willing to give this a shot haha
CornBurrito
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The general opinion in this thread is that the earliest episodes are the weakest overall, with the Pilot episode being THE weakest.
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