BoJack Horseman

Todd Chavez, a main character, realizes he is asexual in the season 3 finale "That Went Well." His journey of understanding and articulating his asexuality is explored in later seasons, including forming a relationship with another asexual character, Maude, in Season 6.. Herb Kazzaz, BoJack's former best friend and 'Horsin' Around' creator, is gay and was blacklisted from Hollywood due to being outed in a public scandal, highlighting systemic homophobia in the entertainment industry.. Dr. Indira and Mary-Beth are introduced as a married Black lesbian couple in Season 5, depicted as therapists who provide a healthy and comical side plot.. Additionally, Kelsey Jannings, a film director, is confirmed to be lesbian.

BoJack frequently engages in casual sexual encounters, often depicted with implied sexual activity and comedic moaning, though usually without graphic on-screen nudity.. A particularly concerning storyline involves BoJack's inappropriate advances and near-sexual encounter with Penny, the underage daughter of his former friend Charlotte, during a visit to New Mexico.. Furthermore, BoJack has sex with his former child co-star Sarah Lynn, which is part of a destructive pattern of behavior and deeply immoral given her history and his influence over her.. One episode specifically references and explores the topic of autoerotic asphyxiation.

The 'F-word' is used approximately once per season, often at pivotal moments indicating a permanent rupture in a relationship or intense emotional distress, for example, Todd tells BoJack to 'Get the f*** out of my house' in 'It's You' (Season 3).. Other strong curse words like 'shit,' 'damn,' 'ass,' and 'bitch' are used frequently by various characters in dialogue..

BoJack Horseman is depicted as a severe alcoholic and drug addict from the outset, with his struggles forming a core narrative. His childhood trauma is linked to his parents' alcoholism, and he experiences his first drink at a young age.. A critical storyline involves BoJack taking his former child co-star Sarah Lynn on an extended drug binge, which ultimately leads to her fatal overdose in Season 3. BoJack's delayed response to her overdose is also highlighted.. The series details BoJack's struggle with sobriety, including his stay in rehab, and subsequent relapses, showcasing the destructive cycle of addiction on himself and those around him.

BoJack's deep-seated self-loathing, depression, and suicidal ideation are recurring and central to his character arc. In one intense scene, a drunk BoJack ends up facedown in a pool, unclear if it's an accident or a suicide attempt.. The storyline involving BoJack's mother, Beatrice Horseman, includes disturbing flashbacks to her own abusive upbringing, her father's cruel actions (such as lobotomizing his grieving wife), and her struggle with dementia, which adds layers of intergenerational trauma and sadness.. The entire 'View from Halfway Down' episode (Season 6, Episode 15) is a surreal, intense depiction of BoJack's near-death experience, confronting his past mistakes and the people he's harmed, which many viewers find profoundly disturbing and emotionally impactful.

BoJack consistently displays disrespect towards nearly everyone in his life, often prioritizing his own desires over their well-being, as seen when he rudely dismisses Diane after his father's death.. Diane Nguyen's own childhood is marked by her family's constant belittling and tormenting, and their open resentment towards her for leaving home, demonstrating a familial culture of disrespect.. BoJack's overall pattern of sabotaging Todd Chavez's aspirations and taking advantage of his good nature exemplifies a pervasive lack of respect for his friends' autonomy and success.