A melancholic tragicomedy, awash in the saturated hues of Hollywoo, that charts a drowning star's desperate swim for redemption.
BoJack Horseman
"Don't look back. You're not going that way."
Drama
Animation
Comedy
BoJack Horseman - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Throughout the series, the artwork in BoJack's office changes to reflect his current state of mind or recent events. For example, the famous David Hockney-inspired painting of a horse by a pool is sometimes replaced with variations, including one with Diane in it or one reflecting his Oscar nomination.
This subtle background detail serves as a visual metaphor for BoJack's internal journey, his obsessions, and his changing relationships. It rewards attentive viewers and adds another layer of storytelling to the environment.
Numerous background gags and animal-based puns appear in almost every frame. Examples include storefronts like "Rodentistry," billboards for movies like "The Color Purple Rain," or animals behaving in ways stereotypical of their species (e.g., Mr. Peanutbutter being distracted by a tennis ball).
These gags provide levity and world-building, creating a dense and humorous reality where the anthropomorphism is both normalized and a constant source of comedy. It contrasts sharply with the show's dark emotional core.
Character actress Margo Martindale appears as a recurring guest star playing a fictionalized, criminally insane version of herself, referred to as "Esteemed Character Actress Margo Martindale."
This is a long-running meta-joke that plays with Hollywood's perception of character actors. Her increasingly absurd and violent escapades become a beloved, surreal running gag throughout the series.