BoJack Horseman

BoJack F. Horseman (born January 2, 1964) is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the Netflix animated television series BoJack Horseman (20142020). He is voiced by Will Arnett and was created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. Prior to the time the series takes place in, BoJack had starred in a fictional hit 1990s sitcom called Horsin' Around. After that show ending, BoJack struggled to find acting work, instead of living off residuals from Horsin' Arounds syndication. BoJack, a self-loathing and alcoholic anthropomorphic narcissistic horse, suffers from depression and often engages in self-destructive behavior. He frequently drinks and takes drugs to excess and has difficulty maintaining positive relationships with others. Fictional biography BoJack Horseman was born in San Francisco, California on January 2, 1964. His acting career peaked in the 1990s with the sitcom, Horsin' Around. His career was quiet until The BoJack Horseman Show hit the airwaves 2007. A difficult pill to swallow, this new edgy/borderline-crass ended up being canceled after only one season. Though he began as a young bright-eyed actor, he has since grown bitter, deeply depressed, and jaded towards Hollywood and whom he has become post-fame. BoJack has been shown to be caring and insightful, but his insecurities, loneliness, and desperate need for approval often result in self-destructive actions that devastate those around him. Many of his issues stem from drug abuse, alcohol abuse, horrible decisions he's made throughout his career, and issues with his unhappy parents during childhood, which the audience is shown through flashbacks. During the series, BoJack makes a comeback attempt, trying to act once again. Seasons 1–2 In season 1, he receives an advance to write a memoir, but after difficulties starting, his publisher hires Diane Nguyen as his ghostwriter. Despite difficulty during the writing process, the book receives positive reviews, and brings BoJack back into the spotlight. At one point, BoJack attempts to apologize to his old friend, Herb Kazzaz, with whom he originally created Horsin' Around. BoJack feels guilt over the fact that he did not defend Herb after Herb was fired in the 90s after being outed as gay. But, because BoJack took such a long time to make an effort, Herb rejects his apology. This event deeply affects BoJack for the remaining seasons.