# BoJack Horseman: A Top Animated Season in TV History

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bojack-horseman-a-top-animated-season-in-tv-history/
- Published: 2026-11-10T15:30:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T20:12:36+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/netflix-bojack-horseman-best-seasons-in-tv-history/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV

## Key points

- Season four blends Hollywood satire with a deeper look at family trauma.
- “Time’s Arrow” is highlighted for its portrayal of depression.
- The season is ranked slightly above season five.

## Summary

Season four of *BoJack Horseman* is presented as one of television’s strongest seasons, showing how the animated series combines Hollywood satire with a serious examination of family trauma and depression. Its account of BoJack’s family gives more context for his behaviour while stressing that past trauma does not excuse the harm people cause.

The season begins with BoJack leaving California, but his attempted escape does not free him from his past. In “The Old Sugarman Place”, he encounters his extended family and learns more about his mother Beatrice’s history; “Time’s Arrow”, the penultimate episode, is singled out for its portrayal of depression and its effects on both sufferers and those close to them. The article argues that this work places the season slightly above season five.

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