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11 times BoJack Horseman was unexpectedly the deepest show on TV

“You know, it’s funny; when you look at someone through rose-colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags.”

BOJACK HORSEMAN RETURNS to Irish Netflix this day next week for its fourth season – and anyone that has watched it knows that it goes deeper than your average knockabout animated comedy.

1. Yes, yes, it’s about a talking horse who’s also a millionaire – but the character of Bojack is a brutally honest portrayal of depression and despair

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2. It’s been called “the saddest comedy show ever” and goes deeper than you would ever expect

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3. And it’s relentless

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4. Some lines in it are basically modern day philosophy

5. Diane took on Hollywood sex scandals

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6. And BoJack handled everyday struggles

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7. It’s one of those slow-burning shows that takes a while to get in to but is just so worth it when you invest the time

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8. The relationship between BoJack and Princess Carolyn often sees both of them at their lowest points

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9. An actual rollercoaster of emotions

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10. From the lows…

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11. To the slightly-less-low

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Onwards to the fourth season, where you just know the emotional intensity will ratchet up again.

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