Bojack Horseman’s second season is an exercise of introspection
I bet psychoanalysts are having a blast with this Netflix original. Bojack Horseman is back since July 17th and it picked up exactly where it left; a fun, ambiguous mix of dark comedy and drama. I’ve conveyed my thoughts on the show’s first season last year and had high expectations for the follow-up. I’m glad to say it doesn’t disappoint.
I don’t regularly watch shows that exhaust me on an emotional level but I feel compelled to see how deep the rabbit hole goes. Bojack’s childhood was hinted at earlier in the series but a few episodes are dedicated to his past, most notably his non-loving, non-supporting mother. It seems young Bojack was doomed to be the scapegoat for he was never wanted by his family (or so it seems). His mom continuously blames him for her woes and never approves of his life, which explains how he became so narcissistic yet insecure. The apple never falls far from the tree.
The majority of episodes revolve around the filming of his childhood hero’s biopic “Secretariat”, but you can expect not everything will go according to plan. While Bojack is busy with acting, the supporting characters’ story arcs couldn’t be more entertaining. From Mr. Peanutbutter’s career renewal as a show host to Todd’s dangerous forays into improv, the show won’t let you down in terms of character development. My personal favorite was Princess Carolyn’s “affair”, which does mean the end of the best grown up character, Vincent Adultman.
A few newcomers show up this time to complement an already star-studded cast. Lisa Kudrow (of Friends fame) joins as Wenda the Owl, a Broascast Network Executive who just came out of a 30 years coma. The relationship she develops with Bojack is one hell of a roller-coaster and is strangely insightful. Any couples with communication issues could learn from their mistakes.
“You know with rose-tinted glasses, red flags just look like.... flags.”
With the right mind and some sense of self-awareness this show will not only make you laugh or cry, it may give you the tools to improve yourself as well as your relationships.
I consider Bojack Horseman a must watch, especially with such a killer second season. It’s available now on Netflix. If you are new to the show power through the first few episodes and I promise you won’t regret it; it’s a wild ride!
Stop horsin’ around… GO!
