The Stopped Show

This season has increasingly ridden the edge between humor and drama, and this episode is the culmination of that ride. Some people will love how daring the show is to address serious topics like addiction, mental illness, and physical and emotional abuse, but for me it got a little dark.I don't typically have a problem with drama, but the tonal shift here was a little jarring.

I suppose an argument could be made that the show has always had dark elements, but mostly what I remember from previous seasons was clever industry insider jokes and tongue-in-cheek social commentary similar to 'Arrested Development' or 'Community'. The risk, I think, is that at a certain point the drama can overpower and wash out the humor, and I think this episode came really close to that.

Also, even though this is a cartoon, depicting the main character doing things that are really ugly and disturbing might make it difficult to empathize with him again in the future, even with the explanation offered for his actions. The bottom line is that I didn't hate this episode or the overall arc, but I'm a little worried about whether they can tie it off without making the show kind of a bummer or creating some serious cognitive dissonance as they try to get back to the funny side of things.

That line was the most real thing I ever heard BoJack say! This felt like the greatest moment for his character, as he came to terms with himself and descided to act on it!

The interview was dark and sad, as it showed a realistic look on what could easily happen today! When you cant afford the attention.. but can you live with what happened? This was powerfull commentary amd felt like the moment, that changed BoJack!

We are not all perfect! No one is perfect! No good or bad... just people... doing things and making choices! The important thing is how we respond to the things we do! Sometimes.. we need someone to say.. that is alright to ask for help!

Review By Kamal K

BoJack continues to amaze, depress, and restore me. I'm not sure how it's possible for a show to push sitcom boundaries episode after episode while making me feel deeper and laugh harder than I have at any one other show. And it isn't just BoJack's story that provides that mix - it's the entire supporting cast. Each main character gets special attention from the writers, who deftly interweave the personal traumas and joys of each character into a satisfying larger narrative whole. Attention to detail in the animation continues to be platinum-level, as is the voice cast. BoJack Horseman S5 continues to be one of the fiercest, funniest, and devistating shows on Netflix.

Wow. There's really nothing much more to say. The fact that I'm crying as this episode ends is honestly just the tip of the iceberg on what has to be one of the most emotional depictions of a troubled personality ever put to screen. It really doesn't get any better than this.

The cap of a very impactful and emotionally charged season. You can't find a better depiction of someone fighting their demons and fighting their addictions at every turn. BoJack continues to be a show with outlandish people and settings but is done so in a way that feels so familiar and sadly relatable to the world we live in. It actually creates a sympathetic view of a soul who wants to be better yet can't find away to get out of their own way. It's a stark reminder that life doesn't always have happy endings and things don't always go as planned, but with the right people, not even better people than ourselves,we still have hope that we can be better. The best show I've watched in years and hope more is to come