Hi! I’m new to this subreddit, so if I say something that has been said 1000 times before, please forgive me. I just wanted to share my thoughts about the ending of this series. Take in consideration the fact that I didn’t watch the series in my mother language, but I watched the German dub, in order to improve my German. So, if I say something wrong or I missed something, that’s the reason.
I finished to watch Bojack Horseman just yesterday. It was an incredible experience, a series that managed to hook me up so much that I couldn’t wait to watch the next episode, something that happens to me very rarely. Its plot was perfectly structured, it was easy to follow and emotionally engaging; almost every character was very down to earth and realistic.
But now I want to talk more specifically about the ending. I LOVED how, after we suffered so much together with Bojack (especially on S. 6, epp. 13-14), the ending was so wonderfully conciliatory and full of hope. I think that Bojack will change to the better after coming back to prison. The last events were a turning point to him: he realized how much his wrong behaviours were ruining his life, and that he actually could (and liked to) be a good person. He clearly stated that his months as a teacher were the best part of his life. I also interpreted the falling in the darkness of all his old acquaintances (Sarah Lynn, Herb, his mother ecc.) as a symbol of Bojack’s decision to move on.
However, there are two things that left me just a bit disappointed. They didn’t ruin my enjoying of the ending, not at all, but I need to address them:
- There is no trace of Hollyhook in the ending. Her choice to cut her relationship with Bojack killed me. He finally found his sister, the first relative who loved him, and he just lost her because of a bunch of loathsome reporters. As much as the open ending leaves room to hope for her comeback, the dialogue between Bojack and Diane about “people not coming back” left me quite pessimistic on this possibility.
- I think also that Hollyhook was too prompt to cut her relationship with Bojack. She knew that he was a difficult person with a difficult past. I mean, they shared the same roof when Bojack’s mom was there. She also knew that he was a Hollywood star and had a problem with addictions. What did she expect? Also, I can’t recall what Bojack did wrong on the party where he “traumatised” that boy who talked to Hollyhook in New York. Anyway, it’s a shame that we never got to know what Hollyhook wrote to him.
- Princess Carolyn’s wedding with Judah. Look, I like Judah, he is a handsome man and a likable character, and he looks to have the perfect age to father Ruthie, considering that PC is already 40. But we didn’t get very much of his relationship with PC, he just said he loved her while playing a song. I liked her relationship with Ralph much more, and I would have appreciated if they made him come back. He is the only one likable mouse in fiction to me.
That’s everything I wanted to say. Sorry for the long post, I’d like to know what other fans think of these issues. Bye!
I’m glad you liked the show!
I’ll respond to 2 and 3:
remember that Hollyhock is 18 or 19. While she’s mature for her age, she doesn’t need to be weighed down by BoJack. She was able to accept his flaws, but he made some mistakes that show that he may not be a safe person to be around. As far as what he did wrong that traumatized the guy at the party: he was a 50+ year old man taking some teenagers to prom, which is weird all on its own, but he also got them extremely drunk. When one girl got alcohol poisoning, he just dumped her at the hospital. He should have been the responsible adult in the situation, but he did the kinds of things a fellow teenager would have done (fellow to the characters).
On paper, Ralph is the perfect choice for a boyfriend/husband. He’s smart, caring, attentive, and rich to boot! Judah is that steady person with whom PC just developed a relationship with over time. I read elsewhere that she’s always been married to her work, and in marrying someone from work, she can truly be married to her work (I wish I knew where I read this; that person did a much better job than I did.). The first time I watched the show, I didn’t understand their relationship, but the more I watch it, the more I get it. Unfortunately, I can’t explain it well beyond him being a steady companion who she can truly be herself around, and they can pursue their passions together.