), by beginning to unpack the tragic history of the Horseman family. BoJack Horseman Season 4 Review (Spoiler Free)
Shows Hollywood's callous reaction to real-world tragedies, such as worrying about how a shooting affects a movie's opening weekend.
The episode features a memorable NPR ringtone parody voiced by actual NPR personalities Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish. Bojack_horseman_4x05
It serves as a precursor to the season's later emotional peaks, like "Time's Arrow" (
The episode is a "biting" meditation on gun violence and its portrayal in the media. It skewers the "thoughts and prayers" platitude used after mass shootings, specifically through Princess Carolyn’s struggle to market an action movie during real-world tragedies. ), by beginning to unpack the tragic history
Diane’s empowerment through gun ownership leads to a sharp political commentary: the moment women embrace guns to feel safe, the male-dominated legislature passes strict gun control. This leads to the episode's most iconic line: "I can’t believe this country hates women more than it loves guns" .
Reviewers from sites like Vulture and Den of Geek praise the episode's structure: “This episode was a whirlwind of awesomeness.” Reddit · r/BoJackHorseman · 8 years ago It serves as a precursor to the season's
Critics and viewers often highlight how the episode masterfully weaves together two seemingly disparate storylines: