It really rewards paying attention and minor sight gags, like BoJack did
If you are willing to stray from movies and TV, the most BoJack-like other content out there is also by the same creator (duh) and it's a collection of short stories called Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory.
As mentioned nothing exists I think that combines everything bjhm has...
That Said, if you like a cartoon with anthropomorphic animals that coexist with humans that has a super acid humour for adults but also points where it's really deep I can recommend Duckman (which is the show that led me to sad Horse)
But, off the top of my head, Scrubs is a show I think about often in terms of willing to ask a bit more of the viewer in the same way that BoJack did (and then to reward that effort)
You might enjoy “Common Side Effects” and “Plur1bus.” Oh, and “Severance.”
This might be a bit of a stretch but have you seen “over the garden wall”? It’s tonally extremely different but the animation, writing, and voice acting are top notch. It’s a pretty emotional show about growing up and learning who you are.
"The Life & Times of Tim" and "Ten-Year Old Tom" are streaming on Max- they were my BoJack "replacements" even though not remotely the same other than being adult animated comedies. It might not be everyone's taste but has a lot of dry/deadpan humor I was dying laughing.
Neon Genesis evangelion, has sort of the same thing going on, where the characters are all flawed and confused and cope in shitty ways, but beware, it's pretty perverse.. and the fandom is even worse.
I watched Mr. Pickles on AS immediately after Bojack. Doesn’t have the same depth as Bojack, and it’s essentially two short seasons, but it filled the void while I looked for better shows to watch!
Tuca and Bertie is pretty good. Not as deep as Bojack Horseman but also deals sith a lot of heavy subjects such as substance abuse, codependency and toxic relationships
If its the deep exploration of the human condition I'd actually reccomend the sopranos, which is the single greatest character exploration of any show ever. And its actually really funny too. It has a similar kind darkening over the course of the show that Bojack has.
Platonic is the closest thing I have encountered. It’s live action and even has a lot of parallels to the horse show. The final scene is the two main characters talking about their relationship on the roof of a house.
Morel Orel is kind of a thematic predecessor to BoJack Horseman but like BoJack the first season isn’t as good and then the show gets a hell of a lot more nuanced and turns into high art. All the trigger warnings though.
Out of all the things I have seen, I think only Twin Peaks and Mad Men are as good as BJHM. And when I say Twin Peaks I mean only the first 17 episodes of the first 2 seasons.
They are both very VERY different shows, but they both are funny and dark at the same time and there is an unfathomable quality to them that makes me feel all the feels and inspires thoughts even after multiple rewatches.
Better call Saul is another good mix of serious, deep story telling with a touch of humor. Arrested development (which also stars Will Arnett) is super witty, without much drama or deep cuts.
long story short has the same creator..
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It's also similarly thoughtful. Undone is also good.
I liked both LSS and Undone, but they are nowhere near BoJack level IMHO. Zero urge to rewatch, 7/10.
It really rewards paying attention and minor sight gags, like BoJack did
If you are willing to stray from movies and TV, the most BoJack-like other content out there is also by the same creator (duh) and it's a collection of short stories called Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory.
I was really tired when I binged it and cried a bunch. I was surprised to read a lot of complaints about it.
I also cried a lot while watching. It's definitely more generally relatable than bojack horseman lol
Fantastic show as well. Highly recommend
Have you tried watching Bojack Horseman again?
That’s the spirit!
On repeat
The only way.
Honest the only thing I want to do after finishing the last episode is watch the first lol
Tuca and Bertie is a cartoon made by the same people who animated this show. Give it a try! It’s very funny yet heart wrenching at the same time
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As mentioned nothing exists I think that combines everything bjhm has... That Said, if you like a cartoon with anthropomorphic animals that coexist with humans that has a super acid humour for adults but also points where it's really deep I can recommend Duckman (which is the show that led me to sad Horse)
Wow I haven’t thought about ducknsn in forever also like all those weird toons from the 90s, like ren and stimpy
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I don’t think such a thing exists
But, off the top of my head, Scrubs is a show I think about often in terms of willing to ask a bit more of the viewer in the same way that BoJack did (and then to reward that effort)
Thank you!!
Huh.
I looooved Scrubs back in 2012.
But the late series I wasnnt so much of a fan.
1st half is pristine though.
Flaked is similar.
Thank youu!
If you like the combination of dark, intense plot elements balanced with comedy I highly recommend David Lynch- specifically Twin Peaks.
As far as my other favorite shows that I feel are as well made as Bojack:
True Detective (S1)
Breaking Bad
Better Call Saul
Community
Scrubs
The Simpsons (seasons 1-10)
King of the Hill (all of it including the newest season)
I second Community
Assuming you mean shows with anthropomorphic characters
It's anime but if you like suspenseful character focused crime drama I suggest odd taxi, or if you like more chill slice of life there's aggretsuko.
Aggretsuko is peak
Absolute cinema
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that's literally the last point I would think of when someone asks me for a show that is like bojack horseman lol
at least in my perception the show would have worked just as well if they all were human
Arrested development is always a banger for me. Nothing like Bojack except that Will Arnett is amazing in both.
You might enjoy “Common Side Effects” and “Plur1bus.” Oh, and “Severance.”
This might be a bit of a stretch but have you seen “over the garden wall”? It’s tonally extremely different but the animation, writing, and voice acting are top notch. It’s a pretty emotional show about growing up and learning who you are.
Loudermilk. Loudermilk is always the answer.
Mr Robot.Â
It's not funny, but Beastars has some great anthro drama and gets pretty fuckin dark
Long Story Short is an animated series from the same creator. It's set in our world and more grounded but has similar humour and writing.
If you mean a lead character who does some crap but still is relatable and heartbreaking: Fleabag.
"The Life & Times of Tim" and "Ten-Year Old Tom" are streaming on Max- they were my BoJack "replacements" even though not remotely the same other than being adult animated comedies. It might not be everyone's taste but has a lot of dry/deadpan humor I was dying laughing.
Neon Genesis evangelion, has sort of the same thing going on, where the characters are all flawed and confused and cope in shitty ways, but beware, it's pretty perverse.. and the fandom is even worse.
It’s not to similar but pantheon is such a good show
I watched Mr. Pickles on AS immediately after Bojack. Doesn’t have the same depth as Bojack, and it’s essentially two short seasons, but it filled the void while I looked for better shows to watch!
Tuca and Bertie is pretty good. Not as deep as Bojack Horseman but also deals sith a lot of heavy subjects such as substance abuse, codependency and toxic relationships
Nothing will be similar. But check out “Tear along the doted line” on Netflix. Its a mini series so not a big investment of time.Â
What is most attractive about the show to you?
If its the deep exploration of the human condition I'd actually reccomend the sopranos, which is the single greatest character exploration of any show ever. And its actually really funny too. It has a similar kind darkening over the course of the show that Bojack has.
Oh watch Carol & the End of the World
I just want to end it
Platonic is the closest thing I have encountered. It’s live action and even has a lot of parallels to the horse show. The final scene is the two main characters talking about their relationship on the roof of a house.
There isn't many on the same level, but with adult animation, I've found Aggretsuko to be pretty high up there in my favorites.
Fleabag.
The Righteous Gemstones
Beef
Morel Orel is kind of a thematic predecessor to BoJack Horseman but like BoJack the first season isn’t as good and then the show gets a hell of a lot more nuanced and turns into high art. All the trigger warnings though.
Out of all the things I have seen, I think only Twin Peaks and Mad Men are as good as BJHM. And when I say Twin Peaks I mean only the first 17 episodes of the first 2 seasons.
They are both very VERY different shows, but they both are funny and dark at the same time and there is an unfathomable quality to them that makes me feel all the feels and inspires thoughts even after multiple rewatches.
House
Better call Saul is another good mix of serious, deep story telling with a touch of humor. Arrested development (which also stars Will Arnett) is super witty, without much drama or deep cuts.