I honestly think that a lot of the hate that show gets is from people who refuse to engage in self-reflection. Obviously nobody wants to be like Bojack, but I saw a lot of negatice traits in the character that were reflected to a lesser degree in myself and loved ones. I think if they were honest with themselves, most people would say the same, and that is what makes the show so uncomfortable. It makes this objectively cruel, self-centered character relatable and somewhat sympathetic - you aren't rooting for his success but for his rehabilitation. Underneath the grim plotlines, there is actually a ton of empathy and hope.
The characters around bojack are flawed in more interesting ways than bojack.
I can see why people are annoyed though, bojack is a jerk and sort of self reflects and then doesn't fix it. So it is a lot of woe-is-me. I still like the show, but I can't blame people for not liking a show because they don't care for the main character.
Bojack Horseman, easily.
inb4 SAD HORSE SHOW
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I honestly think that a lot of the hate that show gets is from people who refuse to engage in self-reflection. Obviously nobody wants to be like Bojack, but I saw a lot of negatice traits in the character that were reflected to a lesser degree in myself and loved ones. I think if they were honest with themselves, most people would say the same, and that is what makes the show so uncomfortable. It makes this objectively cruel, self-centered character relatable and somewhat sympathetic - you aren't rooting for his success but for his rehabilitation. Underneath the grim plotlines, there is actually a ton of empathy and hope.
The characters around bojack are flawed in more interesting ways than bojack.
I can see why people are annoyed though, bojack is a jerk and sort of self reflects and then doesn't fix it. So it is a lot of woe-is-me. I still like the show, but I can't blame people for not liking a show because they don't care for the main character.