The Stopped Show
- Episode aired Sep 14, 2018
- TV-MA
- 26m
In the midst of the latest PR crisis, Princess Carolyn gets a life-changing opportunity. With Diane's help, BoJack finally faces the music.In the midst of the latest PR crisis, Princess Carolyn gets a life-changing opportunity. With Diane's help, BoJack finally faces the music.In the midst of the latest PR crisis, Princess Carolyn gets a life-changing opportunity. With Diane's help, BoJack finally faces the music.
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- BoJack Horseman
- (voice)
- Princess Carolyn
- (voice)
- Diane Nguyen
- (voice)
- Todd Chavez
- (voice)
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- Stuart
- (voice)
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- Pickles Aplenty
- (voice)
- Biscuits Braxby
- (voice)
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- Stefani Stilton
- (voice)
- Flip McVicker
- (voice)
- Sadie
- (voice)
- Tracy
- (voice)
- Director
- Writers
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Storyline
Did you know
- Quotes
BoJack Horseman: I don't understand why you're being so nice to me. After everything you know about me, and all the shit I've put you through.
Diane Nguyen: When I was in high school, I had this friend. Abby. She was my only friend and we did everything together. Until she got adopted by the cool kids, and then she turned on me, so fast. She used every secret she knew about me, every vulnerabilty. She made me miserable my entire sophomore year. But then that summer, when her mom got sick, like really sick, and all her cool friends were off vacationing in Martha's Vineyard, I was there for her.
BoJack Horseman: Why?
Diane Nguyen: Because I'm an idiot. And it was Abby. And I hated her, and I will never forgive her, but she needed me, and... she was my best friend, and I loved her. And now... you're here, and I hate you, but you're my best friend, and you need me.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Saddest BoJack Horseman Moments (2019)
- SoundtracksBojack Horseman Ending Credits Song
Performed by Grouplove
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.
- ivko
- Jan 3, 2019
Details
- Runtime26 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD