So I just started watching Bojack Horseman. Up until this point, I’ve been becoming increasingly engrossed in the show, and increasingly aware of its artistic merit as both a dark comedy and an insightful drama, Then I arrived at this episode. And HOLY FUCKING SHIT this show is a masterpiece.
Everything, from the subtle details of the mother’s distorted memories and perception of reality, with the blank faces, flickering lettering and blurry backgrounds to the abrupt shift in our view of her as a character, are just so masterfully crafted. Up until this point, I’d been inclined to share Bojack’s view of his mother, as a neglectful, shitty parent. Even after the episode where Bojack is at the lake house, I still didn’t view the mother as sympathetic at all.
Then this episode shows up, and all that is turned on it’s head. This character, who is objectively one of the most reprehensible in the show, is suddenly understandable and human. There have already been some similarly complex character arcs, but I don’t think any of them have been this well written and executed. Basically what I’m I’m trying to say is, this show is a masterclass in crafting complex characters, and not only a standout in the animated genre but as a work of art. If you haven’t watched it yet, put it at the top of your list.
Submitted October 05, 2019 at 09:15PM by RootAccessIsMine https://ift.tt/2IriXZI
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