), by beginning to unpack the tragic history of the Horseman family. BoJack Horseman Season 4 Review (Spoiler Free)
In a more somber plot, BoJack reluctantly visits his mother, Beatrice, who is suffering from amnesia. Critics note the "fleeting look of joy" when Beatrice recognizes BoJack—not as her son, but as the character from Horsing Around —underscoring BoJack's lifelong, unfulfilled longing for her affection. Critical Perspectives
“Men, who have been using guns to make themselves feel big and powerful for years, suddenly seize up in terror at the idea of women having their level of menace and power.” Vulture · 8 years ago
Shows Hollywood's callous reaction to real-world tragedies, such as worrying about how a shooting affects a movie's opening weekend.
The episode features a memorable NPR ringtone parody voiced by actual NPR personalities Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish.
It serves as a precursor to the season's later emotional peaks, like "Time's Arrow" (
Diane’s empowerment through gun ownership leads to a sharp political commentary: the moment women embrace guns to feel safe, the male-dominated legislature passes strict gun control. This leads to the episode's most iconic line: "I can’t believe this country hates women more than it loves guns" .
), by beginning to unpack the tragic history of the Horseman family. BoJack Horseman Season 4 Review (Spoiler Free)
In a more somber plot, BoJack reluctantly visits his mother, Beatrice, who is suffering from amnesia. Critics note the "fleeting look of joy" when Beatrice recognizes BoJack—not as her son, but as the character from Horsing Around —underscoring BoJack's lifelong, unfulfilled longing for her affection. Critical Perspectives
“Men, who have been using guns to make themselves feel big and powerful for years, suddenly seize up in terror at the idea of women having their level of menace and power.” Vulture · 8 years ago
Shows Hollywood's callous reaction to real-world tragedies, such as worrying about how a shooting affects a movie's opening weekend.
The episode features a memorable NPR ringtone parody voiced by actual NPR personalities Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish.
It serves as a precursor to the season's later emotional peaks, like "Time's Arrow" (
Diane’s empowerment through gun ownership leads to a sharp political commentary: the moment women embrace guns to feel safe, the male-dominated legislature passes strict gun control. This leads to the episode's most iconic line: "I can’t believe this country hates women more than it loves guns" .