5 Things I Learned from BoJack Horseman series

Yes, BoJack Horseman, an animated TV series with adult jokes but a surprisingly neat and thoughtful story structure. The show doesn’t just focus on BoJack himself but also dives deep into the lives of his friends. Even the side episodes carry powerful meanings.

Some of my friends say they don’t want to watch BoJack Horseman because it’s too depressing. But for me, watching BH actually helped me not become like BoJack.

Here’s what I’ve learned from the series

1. Not everyone cares about you, and that’s okay. You don’t have to care about everyone either.

BoJack constantly seeks validation and wants people to care about him. But at the same time, he rarely shows genuine care for others. Everyone’s busy with their own problems, or just like BoJack, they’re chasing their own sense of worth.

2. Just because you're hurt doesn’t mean you have the right to hurt others

BoJack has hurt so many people around him. Instead of healing, he spreads his pain, intentionally or not. The show reminds us that carrying scars is not an excuse to create new ones on others.

3. Change is possible, but it’s hard and takes time

BoJack tries many times to change, and he fails again and again. But the effort, the attempt to become better, is what matters. The show is honest about how slow and painful self-improvement can be.

4. You can love someone and still be wrong for them

Some relationships in the show look perfect on the surface but are toxic deep down. BoJack Horseman teaches us that love alone isn’t enough if there’s no respect, growth, or accountability.

5. You are responsible for your own actions. Always.

BoJack often blames his childhood, trauma, or the industry for how he is. But at the end of the day, his choices are his own. The series emphasizes that while trauma explains a lot, it doesn’t excuse everything.