The Telescope
- Episode aired Aug 22, 2014
- 25m
When he learns his old friend from "Horsin' Around" is dying, BoJack tries to mend fences.When he learns his old friend from "Horsin' Around" is dying, BoJack tries to mend fences.When he learns his old friend from "Horsin' Around" is dying, BoJack tries to mend fences.
- BoJack Horseman
- (voice)
- Princess Carolyn
- (voice)
- …
- Diane Nguyen
- (voice)
- …
- Marv
- (voice)
- …
- Todd Chavez
- (voice)
- Sitcom Writer
- (voice)
- Angela Diaz
- (voice)
- Herb Kazzaz
- (voice)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaHerb's scandal is a reference to the George Michael scandal in the 90s in which he was discovered having sex with a man in a park bathroom.
- Quotes
BoJack Horseman: Hey, buddy.
Herb Kazzaz: You come back for that vitamix, you...
[coughs]
BoJack Horseman: Ooh, you should get that look at.
Herb Kazzaz: Ha, yeah. I've been meaning to see a doctor.
BoJack Horseman: Hey, I wanted to talk to you about... You know, I... feel bad, about what happened.
Herb Kazzaz: So, you're apologizing.
BoJack Horseman: Yeah, I'm sorry.
Herb Kazzaz: Okay, I don't forgive you.
BoJack Horseman: Herb, I said I'm sorry.
Herb Kazzaz: Yeah, and I do not forgive you.
BoJack Horseman: Uugh! Not sure you get what's happening here. This could be the last time...
Herb Kazzaz: No, I'm not going to give you closure. You don't get that.
[coughs]
Herb Kazzaz: You have to live the shitty thing, you did, for the rest of your life. You have to know that it's never ever going to be okay.
BoJack Horseman: I really think that we'd both feel better if we...
Herb Kazzaz: I'm dying. I'm not gonna feel better. And I'm not gonna be your prop so you can feel better.
[coughs]
BoJack Horseman: You have to believe me, I did everything I could.
Herb Kazzaz: Yeah, then why didn't you call me? Huh? Twenty years you didn't call me.
BoJack Horseman: Look, I-I-I wanted to, but I didn't thin...
Herb Kazzaz: You know what it was like for me? I had nobody, everybody left. I knew all those showbiz phonies would turn on me, sure, but you?
BoJack Horseman: It's not my fault you got fired.
Herb Kazzaz: I don't care about the job! I did fine, I had a good life. But what I needed then was a friend, and you abandoned me, and I will never forgive you for that. Now get the fuck out of my house!
BoJack Horseman: I...
[sighs]
BoJack Horseman: [walks out of Herb's room, pokes his head for a second]
BoJack Horseman: Yeah, this is a dumb question, but the gay thing and rectal cancer thing aren't related, are they?
Herb Kazzaz: GET OUT OF HERE!
BoJack Horseman: Never mind, stupid question. Forget I brought it up.
- Crazy creditsThe Boxer vs. Raptor production logo is replaced by an "All That Kazzaz Productions" logo after the character Herb Kazzaz.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Unforgettable BoJack Horseman Moments (2017)
- SoundtracksBojack Horseman Ending Credits Song
Performed by Grouplove
This is a strong episode that has some good humour but is dominated by a fairly serious theme.
There is a flashback sequence that works well for the humour and backstory elements of the plot. Some of the banter in these scenes is very good and the 80e design is fun as you would expect.
The serious side of the story involves a feeling of slow impending doom towards Bojack's confrontation with Herb. Betrayals of this type are commonplace, not just in show-business but any organisation where ambitious, self serving people sell each other out to protect their own interests. The writers do not address it with subtlety, but it is an engaging part of the the plot and feels an important part of Bojack's arc. I am intrigued to know if there will be any sort of redemption for the character as the seasons unfold.
- snoozejonc
- Jan 15, 2024
Details
- Runtime25 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD