Tuca & Bertie

Tuca & Bertie does not follow an amazing storyline but the animation is super cool and I really enjoyed watching it! I watched it because I am a HUGE fan of Bojack Horseman but there were no similarities other than some of the animation. I have watched Tuca and Bertie through 3 times in the last few days as it is a very laidback cartoon. I liked it!

At first glance this seems like a female centric Bojack Horseman, but while that is a dry exploration of the male ego and depression as a wider philosophical reflection on existence, this is more about the intricacies of everyday life and how it is to be a woman in the modern day. Both shows are important, but vastly different, so while the comparison is understandable, the show stands on its own.

Its easy to get distracted by all the surrealist humour and visuals, and these are indeed great, but they pale in comparison to the underlying realism that the show's writing conveys. So many times in the show something would happen that I could personally relate to women in my life, experiences they have had and how they handled it.

Overall this show is a great mix of surrealist visuals and real world situations that blend seamlessly and is funny and entertaining, while also having something to say about the modern female experience. You might not always agree with the characters or understand what the heck is going on, but there is kind of something in it for everyone and this is a great addition to the other Netflix shows like Bojack, Master of None and Big Mouth that try to capture something real, as well as generate a laugh or two.

The characters look cute and the show itself talks about some good topics

First of all, I see a lot of criticism because this show isn't Bojack: do not watch this show expecting Bojack, these characters have development and very serious moments, but this is not a gritty mix of reality, comedy, and mental health/addiction. However, this show is its own thing and I think that completely works in its favor.

I am a 21 year old man that's always loved animation, with a fiancé that I've been with since 14, and this show felt made for us. It is a goofy, lighthearted, funny, and deep show with relatable characters and very good writing. Season 1 is a little slower and feels like its trying too hard with the pilot and some of the other episodes, but after watching season 2 I feel that they have really found their footing. There are still a few weak episodes which is why I rate this a 9, but I still love it. The humor works for me most of the time, and I love the characters as Speckle is a great parallel to me and my fiancé had never related to a character like she did with Bertie. I found that Bojack was best when serious and touching dark places, but the humor almost never worked for me, but this show handles the two tones pretty well. I understand that some people will not care as much for it, because this show isn't as universally acceptable as Bojack, but I think it offers a great group of characters and still touches on mental health and trauma in a way that many young-adult women will be able to relate to.

And this is like Bojack mixed with Broad City. It's bursting with such manic energy and creativity. The characters are great and the voice acting even better. I wasn't sure if I was gonna like this or not, I had a lot of hype built up. It's not Bojack (nothing is) but it's a wonderful and hilarious cartoon. Highly recommended!