Downer Ending
- Episode aired Aug 22, 2014
- 25m
BoJack embarks on a project in his typically gonzo style, leading to a drug-fueled revelation.BoJack embarks on a project in his typically gonzo style, leading to a drug-fueled revelation.BoJack embarks on a project in his typically gonzo style, leading to a drug-fueled revelation.
- BoJack Horseman
- (voice)
- …
- Princess Carolyn
- (voice)
- Diane Nguyen
- (voice)
- Todd Chavez
- (voice)
- Ethan
- (voice)
- …
- Dr. Allen Hu
- (voice)
- Pinky Penguin
- (voice)
- Sarah Lynn
- (voice)
- …
- Herb Kazzaz
- (voice)
- Charlotte Moore
- (voice)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen talking backwards to BoJack, Todd says, "I'm talking backwards."
- Quotes
[final lines]
BoJack Horseman: My question is for Diane. Look, I'm sorry about all the stuff I said about you earlier. We can publish the book you wrote. You're obviously a better writer than I am. And... And I don't... actually even care what the world thinks about me anymore. I just hated reading that book because I hated feeling like that's how *you* saw me. Because I guess you know me better than anybody, if you think that.
[sighs]
BoJack Horseman: Um, I-I guess my question is do you... do you think it's too late for me?
Diane Nguyen: What?
BoJack Horseman: I mean a-a-a-a-a-a-am I just doomed to be the person that I am? Th-The person in that book? I mean i-it's not too late for me, is it? It's not too late? Diane, I need you to tell me it's not too late.
Diane Nguyen: BoJack, I...
BoJack Horseman: I-I-I-I need you to tell me that I'm a good person. I know that I can be selfish and narcissistic and self-destructive, but underneath all that, deep down, I'm a good person, and I need you to tell me that I'm good. Diane? Tell me, please, Diane. Tell me that I'm good.
[a long stretch of silence pans out, subtly accompanied by the sounds of ocean waves and BoJack's imaginary daughter, Harper, giggling in the background]
Audience Member: Hey, aren't you the horse from "Horsin' Around"?
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Unforgettable BoJack Horseman Moments (2017)
- SoundtracksBoJack Horseman Theme
Written by Patrick J. Carney (as Patrick Carney) and Ralph Carney
For me the initial premise alone is amusing, as you cannot help but look forward to seeing Bojack fail miserably at the task he sets himself.
What happens is an unexpected piece of gonzo storytelling that is both humorous and quite pitiful in parts. The dialogue and visuals are excellent throughout. There is one fantasy sequence in particular that stands out as quite sad and memorable.
Bojack and the supporting characters are used very well by the writers. I think you do need to at least care about the answer to Bojack's final question to get the full impact of the episode.
For me it's an 8.5/10, but I round upwards.
- snoozejonc
- Jan 18, 2024
Details
- Runtime25 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD