Existentialism as Portrayed in the Netflix Series Bojack Horseman

Abstract

BoJack Horseman is a 2014 adult animated series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. Set in an alternate reality where humans and anthropomorphic animals co-exist in harmony, BoJack, voiced by Will Arnet, is a washed up actor who had gained recognition in the 90's on the sitcom, Horsin' Around. The sitcom revolved around a young bachelor trying to raise human children who had been orphaned. The series is a dark and twisted take on the ugly narcissism and toxicity of the entertainment industry. The use of animation and bright colours is quite metaphorical as the series talk about the dark and depressing reality of life. In this paper, we would like to discuss the nineteenth century philosophy, existentialism and how the theory is depicted in the BoJack universe.