BoJack F. Horseman born January 2, [ 1 ] is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the Netflix animated comedy eponymous American animated television series.
After the show ended, BoJack struggled to find acting work, instead living off residuals from Horsin' Around ' s syndication. BoJack, a self-loathing and alcoholic anthropomorphic narcissistic horse, suffers from depression [ 3 ] and often engages in self-destructive behavior. He frequently drinks, takes drugs to the excess, and has difficulty maintaining positive relationships with others.
His acting career peaked in the s with the sitcom, Horsin' Around. Though he began as a young bright-eyed actor , he has since grown bitter, deeply depressed, and jaded towards Hollywoo and who he has become post-fame. BoJack has been shown to be caring and insightful, but his insecurities, loneliness, and desperate need for approval often result in self-destructive actions that devastate those around him.
Many of his issues stem from drug abuse, alcohol abuse, horrible decisions he's made throughout his career, and issues with his unhappy parents during childhood.
BoJack makes a comeback attempt, trying to act once again. In Season 1 , he receives an advance to write a memoir, but after difficulties starting, his publisher hires Diane Nguyen as his ghostwriter. At one point, BoJack attempts to apologize to his old friend, Herb Kazzaz, with whom he originally created Horsin' Around.
