Gabriel Bergmoser Sep 11, 2017
Here's our spoiler-filled BoJack Horseman season 4 review for everyone who binged it on Netflix over the weekend...
Warning: contains season 4 spoilers
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Empathy is essential to good storytelling. We don’t have to like our central characters as such, but it is imperative that we understand, relate to and feel for them. If that empathy dissipates then it can be very hard to muster up much passion for the story, particularly in serialised television.
At the end of BoJack Horseman’s generally strong but flawed third season, I had started to get a bit tired. Especially binged, the third season was so dark and certain actions of the central character so deplorable that I had reached the point where I no longer found myself wanting to continue following him. In interviews series creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg asserted that...
Here's our spoiler-filled BoJack Horseman season 4 review for everyone who binged it on Netflix over the weekend...
Warning: contains season 4 spoilers
See related Doctor Foster series 2 episode 1 review Doctor Foster series 1 recap
Empathy is essential to good storytelling. We don’t have to like our central characters as such, but it is imperative that we understand, relate to and feel for them. If that empathy dissipates then it can be very hard to muster up much passion for the story, particularly in serialised television.
At the end of BoJack Horseman’s generally strong but flawed third season, I had started to get a bit tired. Especially binged, the third season was so dark and certain actions of the central character so deplorable that I had reached the point where I no longer found myself wanting to continue following him. In interviews series creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg asserted that...
- 9/10/2017
- Den of Geek
“Where’s Bojack” is the mystery of Bojack Horseman’s fourth season, and also the feeling of fans who’ve been waiting since they binge-watched season 3 last summer. Last season featured the landmark episode “Fish Out of Water” in which Bojack (Will Arnett) attended an underwater film festival, featured Bojack finding out he had a long lost daughter, and […]
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- 9/5/2017
- by Fred Topel
- Slash Film
Heading into Season 4 of Netflix’s “BoJack Horseman,” it’s understandable to be a little unsure about the show’s direction.
Unlike past installments of the animated series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, there was no obvious arc to hook the action. Season 1 revolved around former ’90s sitcom star BoJack (voiced by Will Arnett) collaborating with writer Diane (Alison Brie) on his memoir; Season 2 focused on the production of BoJack’s dream project “Secretariat”; Season 3 followed BoJack’s subsequent journey through the Hollywoo (not Hollywood) awards season.
When it came to the fourth season, the end of Season 3 put into motion a few key future storylines – but left BoJack himself totally adrift. It’s a choice that fit perfectly with the show’s at times bleak and existential outlook on life, but one that meant Season 4 would begin as a relatively unknown quantity.
Read More:‘BoJack Horseman’ Season 3 Argues Awards Are...
Unlike past installments of the animated series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, there was no obvious arc to hook the action. Season 1 revolved around former ’90s sitcom star BoJack (voiced by Will Arnett) collaborating with writer Diane (Alison Brie) on his memoir; Season 2 focused on the production of BoJack’s dream project “Secretariat”; Season 3 followed BoJack’s subsequent journey through the Hollywoo (not Hollywood) awards season.
When it came to the fourth season, the end of Season 3 put into motion a few key future storylines – but left BoJack himself totally adrift. It’s a choice that fit perfectly with the show’s at times bleak and existential outlook on life, but one that meant Season 4 would begin as a relatively unknown quantity.
Read More:‘BoJack Horseman’ Season 3 Argues Awards Are...
- 8/30/2017
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
Time has become a precious commodity for television viewers. With dozens of original shows regularly premiering on streaming services alone, there are more options than ever, especially when embarking on new show catch-up. When whole seasons are available overnight, that can make prospects seem even more daunting.
But even if it’s just for a single season, sometimes a show’s best episodes come later in their run. And when they arrive, part of these memorable episodes stand out because they stand alone.
That’s why, in the spirit of helping out with a TV streaming sampler of sorts, we’ve compiled a must-see list of ten episodes from Amazon, Hulu and Netflix series that offer a convenient non-pilot entry point. Sample them à la carte or use them to help get some new fans hooked.
The Awesomes, “Paternity”
Like any good sitcom, the best episodes of now-departed “The Awesomes...
But even if it’s just for a single season, sometimes a show’s best episodes come later in their run. And when they arrive, part of these memorable episodes stand out because they stand alone.
That’s why, in the spirit of helping out with a TV streaming sampler of sorts, we’ve compiled a must-see list of ten episodes from Amazon, Hulu and Netflix series that offer a convenient non-pilot entry point. Sample them à la carte or use them to help get some new fans hooked.
The Awesomes, “Paternity”
Like any good sitcom, the best episodes of now-departed “The Awesomes...
- 4/6/2017
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Every week, IndieWire asks a select handful of TV critics two questions and publishes the results on Tuesday. (The answer to the second, “What is the best show currently on TV?” can be found at the end of this post.)
This week’s question: What is the best concept episode that’s been on television?
Sonia Saraiya (@soniasaraiya), Variety
I have to admit a recency bias, I guess, but “BoJack Horseman’s” “Fish Out of Water” has stuck with me in a way that no other concept episode has — a gimmick that didn’t feel gimmicky but instead desperately necessary for the forward motion of the episode. It’s not quite fair, because “Community,” for example, is comprised almost entirely of concept episodes, and it’s hard to disagree with how much “Buffy’s” “Hush” and “Once More, with Feeling” inspired other, later shows. But “Fish Out of Water” was...
This week’s question: What is the best concept episode that’s been on television?
Sonia Saraiya (@soniasaraiya), Variety
I have to admit a recency bias, I guess, but “BoJack Horseman’s” “Fish Out of Water” has stuck with me in a way that no other concept episode has — a gimmick that didn’t feel gimmicky but instead desperately necessary for the forward motion of the episode. It’s not quite fair, because “Community,” for example, is comprised almost entirely of concept episodes, and it’s hard to disagree with how much “Buffy’s” “Hush” and “Once More, with Feeling” inspired other, later shows. But “Fish Out of Water” was...
- 3/7/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Gabriel Bergmoser Feb 27, 2017
While some shows are perfectly designed to gulp down in one greedy mouthful, others deserve time to breathe...
Netflix seemingly came along at the perfect time. TV shows like Breaking Bad were revolutionising the medium, raising the quality to a place it had never been before and taking advantage of the greater time television affords to tell deeper, subtler and more sprawling stories than film ever could. And as more and more ‘must see’ TV came out and more people started catching up through weekend binge sessions, Netflix hit the scene with a brilliant idea that capitalised on new trends; have the whole season at once and watch at your leisure.
It’s hard to resist the appeal of the binge. Want to know what happens next? The answer is a click away. And there’s not much more enjoyable then spending a rainy day on the...
While some shows are perfectly designed to gulp down in one greedy mouthful, others deserve time to breathe...
Netflix seemingly came along at the perfect time. TV shows like Breaking Bad were revolutionising the medium, raising the quality to a place it had never been before and taking advantage of the greater time television affords to tell deeper, subtler and more sprawling stories than film ever could. And as more and more ‘must see’ TV came out and more people started catching up through weekend binge sessions, Netflix hit the scene with a brilliant idea that capitalised on new trends; have the whole season at once and watch at your leisure.
It’s hard to resist the appeal of the binge. Want to know what happens next? The answer is a click away. And there’s not much more enjoyable then spending a rainy day on the...
- 2/23/2017
- Den of Geek
Remember, at the end of The Detour‘s first season, when the cops showed Nate all the photos of a woman who looked a lot like Robin? All those hairdos? Those ’80s and ’90s styles?
If you liked that, series star Natalie Zea says, you’ll be quite satisfied with the TBS comedy’s Season 2, which kicks off Tuesday at 10/9c.
VideosThe Detour Season 2 Promo: The Parkers Prove ‘It’s Fun Being Weird’
“Oh, you just wait,” she tells TVLine, laughing. “I’m hanging on to these incredible photographs that I haven’t been able to post on social media,...
If you liked that, series star Natalie Zea says, you’ll be quite satisfied with the TBS comedy’s Season 2, which kicks off Tuesday at 10/9c.
VideosThe Detour Season 2 Promo: The Parkers Prove ‘It’s Fun Being Weird’
“Oh, you just wait,” she tells TVLine, laughing. “I’m hanging on to these incredible photographs that I haven’t been able to post on social media,...
- 2/20/2017
- TVLine.com
The 69th Annual Writers Guild Awards were handed out Sunday night in Los Angeles and New York City, and FX walked away with four of the most coveted trophies.
Donald Glover’s Atlanta was recognized as both TV’s Best Comedy and Best New Series, while The Americans took home the gold for Best Drama and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story won for Best Long-Form Adapted Series.
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NBC’s This Is Us and Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt earned individual episode accolades. Fellow Netflix laugher...
Donald Glover’s Atlanta was recognized as both TV’s Best Comedy and Best New Series, while The Americans took home the gold for Best Drama and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story won for Best Long-Form Adapted Series.
RelatedNAACP Image Awards: This Is Us, black-ish, Queen Sugar Among Winners
NBC’s This Is Us and Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt earned individual episode accolades. Fellow Netflix laugher...
- 2/20/2017
- TVLine.com
Live from New York! And also Los Angeles! It’s the 2017 Writers Guild Awards, honoring the best in writing for television, film and new media. This year’s big winners included some of the season’s most lauded productions — including “Moonlight,” “Arrival,” “Atlanta” and “The Americans.”
While “Moonlight” and “Arrival” will compete against each other in the Adapted Screenplay category at the Oscars, they were entered in the WGA Awards in different categories, allowing both to make off with an award. “The Americans” pulled out a win for Drama Series, while “Atlanta” snapped up both Comedy Series and New Series. Other winners included “Command and Control,” “Saturday Night Live,” “BoJack Horseman” and “This Is Us.”
Read More: The IndieWire 2016-17 Awards Season Winners Guide
Check out our full list of winners — noted in bold — all updated live as the awards were announced at concurrent ceremonies in New York and Los Angeles this evening.
While “Moonlight” and “Arrival” will compete against each other in the Adapted Screenplay category at the Oscars, they were entered in the WGA Awards in different categories, allowing both to make off with an award. “The Americans” pulled out a win for Drama Series, while “Atlanta” snapped up both Comedy Series and New Series. Other winners included “Command and Control,” “Saturday Night Live,” “BoJack Horseman” and “This Is Us.”
Read More: The IndieWire 2016-17 Awards Season Winners Guide
Check out our full list of winners — noted in bold — all updated live as the awards were announced at concurrent ceremonies in New York and Los Angeles this evening.
- 2/20/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Den Of Geek Dec 22, 2016
Game Of Thrones, Black Mirror, Stranger Things, Westworld... Did your favourite TV episode of 2016 make the cut?
Earlier this month, twenty-five of Den Of Geek's writers nominated up to five of their favourite television episodes of the year, ranked in order of preference. Points were allocated. Favourites emerged. And the sanity of the site's TV editor was offered once again as a festive sacrifice to the God of Microsoft Excel worksheets.
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Over sixty individual episodes were nominated in total, and below are the fifteen that placed highest overall...
15. Scream season 2 episode 10 – The Vanishing
This show has hit a beautiful stride over the past two episodes, and we’re now set up for what could be a top-notch finale. While we’ve been given plenty of clues—some of which I’m sure will be forehead-slappers after the killer...
Game Of Thrones, Black Mirror, Stranger Things, Westworld... Did your favourite TV episode of 2016 make the cut?
Earlier this month, twenty-five of Den Of Geek's writers nominated up to five of their favourite television episodes of the year, ranked in order of preference. Points were allocated. Favourites emerged. And the sanity of the site's TV editor was offered once again as a festive sacrifice to the God of Microsoft Excel worksheets.
See related Justin Kurzel interview: Assassin’s Creed
Over sixty individual episodes were nominated in total, and below are the fifteen that placed highest overall...
15. Scream season 2 episode 10 – The Vanishing
This show has hit a beautiful stride over the past two episodes, and we’re now set up for what could be a top-notch finale. While we’ve been given plenty of clues—some of which I’m sure will be forehead-slappers after the killer...
- 12/19/2016
- Den of Geek
25. “Game of Thrones,” “The Winds of Winter”
This was a crucial season for “Game of Thrones” co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who, in their sixth year nurturing this beast into life, had to go off-book for the first time since author George R.R. Martin had been outstripped by the TV series. Although the pair pulled off an epic ninth episode — the signature stunner in seasons past — it was the finale that came together the best this year. The opening sequence alone is worth the price of admission because it certainly brings words like “cinematic” to mind. Set to a gorgeous score by Ramin Djawadi, the scene was deftly shepherded by director Miguel Sapochnik to create an almost sadistic amount of tension as we waited for Cersei’s green revenge to be unleashed. Once the catastrophic event occurred though, that was not the end of the dragon ride for us viewers.
This was a crucial season for “Game of Thrones” co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who, in their sixth year nurturing this beast into life, had to go off-book for the first time since author George R.R. Martin had been outstripped by the TV series. Although the pair pulled off an epic ninth episode — the signature stunner in seasons past — it was the finale that came together the best this year. The opening sequence alone is worth the price of admission because it certainly brings words like “cinematic” to mind. Set to a gorgeous score by Ramin Djawadi, the scene was deftly shepherded by director Miguel Sapochnik to create an almost sadistic amount of tension as we waited for Cersei’s green revenge to be unleashed. Once the catastrophic event occurred though, that was not the end of the dragon ride for us viewers.
- 12/13/2016
- by Ben Travers, Hanh Nguyen and Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
So much has happened already on Supergirl Season 2.
We were introduced to several new characters, Project Cadmus wreaked havoc on our heroes, and almost everyone had a secret to hide.
We're taking a look back at some of the best and worst moments in our mid-season report card. Take a look and let us know your thoughts on the season so far!
1. Best Mon-El "Fish Out of Water" Moment Mon-El has been a fantastic addition to the cast, and we're loving watching him adjust to life on Earth. From not knowing how to use the phone at CatCo to his confusion over mating rituals, it's nearly impossible to choose a favorite. But, we're going with him showing up to Thanksgiving with stuffing from his mattress as our winner. 2. Biggest Letdown The CW advertised a four night crossover event, but it was really more of a three night event featuring four shows.
We were introduced to several new characters, Project Cadmus wreaked havoc on our heroes, and almost everyone had a secret to hide.
We're taking a look back at some of the best and worst moments in our mid-season report card. Take a look and let us know your thoughts on the season so far!
1. Best Mon-El "Fish Out of Water" Moment Mon-El has been a fantastic addition to the cast, and we're loving watching him adjust to life on Earth. From not knowing how to use the phone at CatCo to his confusion over mating rituals, it's nearly impossible to choose a favorite. But, we're going with him showing up to Thanksgiving with stuffing from his mattress as our winner. 2. Biggest Letdown The CW advertised a four night crossover event, but it was really more of a three night event featuring four shows.
- 12/6/2016
- by Stacy Glanzman
- TVfanatic
The nominees for the 2017 Writers Guild Awards have been announced, with “Stranger Things,” “Atlanta” and “Westworld” joining such perennial favorites as “Veep” and “Game of Thrones.” Concurrent ceremonies will be held on Sunday, February 19 of next year to honor all the winners. Here are the nominees:
Drama series
“The Americans”
“Better Call Saul”
“Game of Thrones”
“Stranger Things”
“Westworld”
Comedy series
“Atlanta”
“Silicon Valley”
“Transparent”
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”
“Veep”
New series
“Atlanta”
“Stranger Things”
“This Is Us”
“Westworld”
Long form original
“American Crime”
“Confirmation”
“Harley and the Davidsons”
“Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le
Read More: Oscar Host Jimmy Kimmel May Have Been the Academy’s Only Choice — Here’s Why
Long form adapted
“11.22.63”
“American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson”
“Madoff”
“The Night Of”
“Roots”
Short form new media — original
“Episode 101” (“Now We’re Talking”)
“Escape the Room” (“Life Ends at 30”)
“Itsy Bitsy Spider” Episode 1 (“Thug Passion...
Drama series
“The Americans”
“Better Call Saul”
“Game of Thrones”
“Stranger Things”
“Westworld”
Comedy series
“Atlanta”
“Silicon Valley”
“Transparent”
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”
“Veep”
New series
“Atlanta”
“Stranger Things”
“This Is Us”
“Westworld”
Long form original
“American Crime”
“Confirmation”
“Harley and the Davidsons”
“Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le
Read More: Oscar Host Jimmy Kimmel May Have Been the Academy’s Only Choice — Here’s Why
Long form adapted
“11.22.63”
“American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson”
“Madoff”
“The Night Of”
“Roots”
Short form new media — original
“Episode 101” (“Now We’re Talking”)
“Escape the Room” (“Life Ends at 30”)
“Itsy Bitsy Spider” Episode 1 (“Thug Passion...
- 12/5/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
With the end of the year right around the corner, chances are you’ll be seeing numerous lists of the best television episodes of 2016, and chances are high that included on said lists will be “Fish Out Of Water” from “BoJack Horseman” Season 3.
Told almost entirely without dialogue, the episode finds BoJack attending a film festival underwater and trying to get a baby sea horse back to his family (he’s unclear on how his oxygen helmet actually works, which is why he can’t communicate with anyone).
Read More: How ‘BoJack Horseman’ Achieved Perfection Without a Word
The episode is as much a reflection of BoJack’s self-sabatoging ego as it is a celebration of silent film storytelling (the thrills of Buster Keaton and the pathos of Charlie Chaplin are all flooded into the episode’s DNA), and while the episode is now considered one of the year’s best,...
Told almost entirely without dialogue, the episode finds BoJack attending a film festival underwater and trying to get a baby sea horse back to his family (he’s unclear on how his oxygen helmet actually works, which is why he can’t communicate with anyone).
Read More: How ‘BoJack Horseman’ Achieved Perfection Without a Word
The episode is as much a reflection of BoJack’s self-sabatoging ego as it is a celebration of silent film storytelling (the thrills of Buster Keaton and the pathos of Charlie Chaplin are all flooded into the episode’s DNA), and while the episode is now considered one of the year’s best,...
- 12/2/2016
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Fish out of water stories are as common as they are compelling. People relate to stories of not fitting in, but still trying to get on with their lives anyway.
At first glance, “Shaun the Sheep Movie” and “A Walk in the Woods” seem like movies that have nothing in common. One’s the latest stop-motion animated offering from Aardman, the other is a comedy starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. It’s an easy to make assumption that’s mostly correct.
“Shaun the Sheep Movie” stars, of course, the titular character, the clever little sheep who starred in his own show for several seasons. Shaun made his film debut in the short “A Close Shave”, and has evolved into a much more intelligent character from his beginnings.
The movie starts with innocent enough intent. Shaun wants a day where he doesn’t have to deal with the same old monotonous routine,...
At first glance, “Shaun the Sheep Movie” and “A Walk in the Woods” seem like movies that have nothing in common. One’s the latest stop-motion animated offering from Aardman, the other is a comedy starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. It’s an easy to make assumption that’s mostly correct.
“Shaun the Sheep Movie” stars, of course, the titular character, the clever little sheep who starred in his own show for several seasons. Shaun made his film debut in the short “A Close Shave”, and has evolved into a much more intelligent character from his beginnings.
The movie starts with innocent enough intent. Shaun wants a day where he doesn’t have to deal with the same old monotonous routine,...
- 10/14/2015
- by Patricia
- Boomtron
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