Bojack Horseman
TV Shows Like Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty is funny, there’s no doubting that. It also has the ability to quickly switch gears and deliver sobering, existential truths juxtaposed onto a fantasy background. Another show which absolutely nails this dynamic is Bojack Horseman. Despite the silliness cultivated by its anthropomorphic animal characters, Bojack Horseman tackles real world issues like depression, loneliness, and alcoholism with a surprising subtlety. There’s no alien-filled space romps to speak of here, but if it’s the great and salient writing of Rick and Morty that you love, Bojack Horseman is a great show to dive into.
The titular main character shares a lot of his composition with that of Rick Sanchez as well. They are both inherently unlikable and selfish characters but somehow endearing nonetheless. They both care deeply for those closest to them, even if they have a tendency to push them away. They’re both stone cold alcoholics too, giving off the impression that they really aren’t in control of their respective lives.
