Summary
The darkNetflixanimated seriesBojack Horsemangave fans six solid seasons of bold, emotionally heavy episodes, and fans wonder whyBoJack Horsemanseason 7 didn’t happen. After his Hollywood career began with the sitcomHorsin' Around,BoJack (Will Arnett) becomes an alcoholicwho struggles with feelings, fame, and his extreme envy of others. Despite BoJack being a horse and his agent Princess Carolyn (Amy Sedaris) being a pink cat, the TV series perfectly examines the worst parts of Hollywood.
Considered one of thebest Netflix shows with half-hour-long episodes, the fact thatBoJack Horsemanseason 7 didn’t end up happening surprised fans. There’s a lot to know about this decision and what the creator and showrunner thought about saying goodbye to this bitter and memorable character.
Why Was BoJack Horseman Season 7 Canceled?
BoJack Horsemanseason 7 didn’t happen becauseNetflix felt that season 6 of the hit show should be its last. In an interview withVulture, creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg shared the story behind deciding that it was time to conclude the TV series. He said that when he wrote a definitive season 1 finale, Netflix said to be more “open-ended.” He ensured that every season finale felt satisfying but still left room for more stories to be explored in the next season. Bob-Waksberg asked if Netflix would let him know when the show should end so he could verify that the series finale was a proper one. He said ofBoJack Horsemanseason 7:
“I said I would appreciate it if I could have the forewarning to give the show a proper finale, and not set up some cliffhangers that will never pay off.”
The creator shared that he was grateful since six seasons is “a very healthy run for a TV show” and shared that he wasn’t even sure thatBoJack Horsemanwould have a season 2 because “it’s a weird show.” For many TV shows, six seasons is the perfect run, and sometimes fans even wonder if it lasted too long. For instance, fans are excited thattheCommunitymovie is finally happening, but not everyone enjoyed season 6 and felt that the show needed to continue.
Raphael Bob-Waksberg
Voice Actors
Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Aaron Paul, Paul F. Tompkins
6 seasons
77 episodes
August 22nd, 2014-January 31st, 2020
Rotten Tomatoes Score
93%
WhileBoJack Horsemanhas a large fanbase, the season 6 finale felt satisfying. Unlikemany disappointing TV series finales,BoJack Horsemanwrapped up the main character’s sad story bravely and boldly.
In an interview withVarietyabout the fact thatBoJack Horsemanseason 7 didn’t happen, Raphael Bob-Waksberg shared his favorite episodes and talked about the series finale. Inseason 6, episode 11, “The View From Halfway Down,” BoJack relapsesand beginsdreaming about his life and the peoplein it. Bob-Waskberg shared that fans can interpret the last episode in two ways: some will think BoJack has passed away and others think that he will wake up. He said:
“Although, there are people who work on the show who have asked me if the final episode is real, and if he died. Which is not necessarily an ambiguity I was thinking about what when we were writing it, but people are going to interpret it the way they’re going to interpret it! If that’s what your takeaway is, well, alright. What does that mean for you?”
What Fans Wanted From BoJack Horseman Season 7
SinceBoJack Horsemanis one of thebest animals in an animated sitcom, it makes sense that fans hoped forBoJack Horsemanseason 7. Fans have some ideas aboutwhatBoJack Horsemanseason 7 could have looked like. When discussing the topic in aRedditthread, Redditor @GeneralZaroff1 said that both Princess Caroline and BoJack would experience growth and find happiness.
The fan wrote, “Princess Caroline’s character would come full circle where she finds love with Judah, who is essentially the opposite of Bojack. I think Bojack going to jail and coming back out to be a more healed person, finally seeing therapy, finally coming to terms with himself.”
Thankfully,BoJack Horsemanwasn’t aTV show Netflix canceled after one season, but many fans would still have liked to seeBoJack Horsemanseason 7. Redditor @aspirscon agreed that the main character could have gone on a longer journey to figure out who he is really is and get better after years of addiction. They wrote that his “redemption/realizations about changing would be given more episodes.”
In anotherRedditthread, fans said that they want to see more episodes withBoJack and his problematic father Butterscotch (Will Arnett), along withmorestorylines about Gina Cazador (Stephanie Beatriz).
What Are The Best BoJack Horseman Episodes?
From aseason 2 episode predicting AI being used for actorsto Lin Manuel-Miranda voicing Crackjack Sugerman who has an amazing voice, there are numerous memorable episodes ofBoJack Horseman. While everyone has their own favorite, one of the most popular episodes isseason 5, episode 6, “Free Churro.“After a lifetime of dealing with the trauma of his mother Beatrice’s (Wendie Malick) treatment of him, BoJack grieves her death and gives a eulogy. Of course, this is complicated. This episode proves thatBoJack Horsemanseason 7 could have happened since the show dealt with serious topics and real emotions carefully and thoughtfully.
Another solid episode isseason 1, episode 6, “Our A-Story Is a ‘D’ Story.“BoJack is envious of Mr. Peanutbutter (Paul F. Tompkins) and takes the “D” from the Hollywood sign because he thinks that will make Diane Nguyen (Alison Brie) like him. It’s a perfect example of the dark, unique, and bitter tone of the TV series, and another reason why fans would have enjoyed seeingBoJack Horsemanseason 7.
