Bojack Is His Own Worst Enemy | A Psychoanalysis of Bojack Horseman

Delve into the enigmatic psyche of BoJack Horseman in this compelling exploration. Join us as we peel back the layers of psychology and philosophy to uncover what drives BoJack's actions. We'll discuss radical freedom, intergenerational trauma, and Freud's Ego, Id, and SuperEgo, providing fresh insights into this iconic character.

Whether you're a fan of "BoJack Horseman" or intrigued by the intersection of psychology and pop culture, this video offers a deep dive into the mind of a complex anti-hero. Like, share, and subscribe for more thought-provoking analyses of your favorite characters and themes.

[poisoned_rock]

i LOVE that people are still making bojack horseman content, it feels like ive watched all of it and its never enough
there's way less than i thought there'd be on yt, so im always happy to find more video essays on it

[michaelblack]

Engagement for the algorithm god. Best of luck man YouTube randomly suggested this for me hope you go far

[liliebilie]

I still think Bojack, Beatrice and Grandpa Horseman are responsible for their terrible actions. There are many traumatized people out there that don’t project that trauma onto their loved ones. Beatrice’s father took his wife to get lobotomized because he didn’t take her grief seriously. If he had taken her grief seriously she wouldn’t have gotten lobotomized. Their trauma explains their actions. It does not excuse them. Great video though

[freyeik]

Hey i just want to say don't stop. Keep going no one else will tell you to. Starting a channel is hard i look forward to seeing more of you. Thanks for the video btw

[altheaverceles]

i loved that you went into the roots of psychology to explain bojack, i also loved the editing!!

[brutal_zelduh]

I feel like an elite BJ fan because this video showed up 2 weeks ago on my homepage and I thought it was viral then, and now I realize it was not. I hope you can go far, man.

[SuperMyslayer]

Easily the best show I've ever watched. Thanks for the great vid brother

[justshoby]

I don't think it's entirely fair to place all the blame on BoJack. Regardless of what Sartre said about free will, BoJack does make efforts to improve himself, even if he ultimately falls short.

Throughout the series, there are many instances where BoJack tries earnestly to become a better person, whether it's by going to rehab, pursuing relationships, focusing on his career, or teaching. He attempts nearly every possible path to redemption, yet still seems unable to fully escape his destructive patterns.

The final episode provides some hopeful notes, with BoJack taking accountability for his actions. However, putting the full weight of responsibility on him does not constructively address his complex struggles.

It's compelling to consider why, despite his best efforts, BoJack remains unable to achieve lasting, positive change. His traumatic childhood and the resulting emotional scars seem to sabotage his growth at every turn, dragging him back into the abyss. Perhaps the problem goes deeper than mere willpower.

While BoJack makes efforts to improve himself, he remains unable to achieve lasting, positive change. It's thought-provoking to consider why this is. His traumatic childhood and the emotional scars from abusive parents are certainly relevant factors. However, some may argue these experiences do not absolve him of responsibility for his actions.

Perhaps the truth lies somewhere in between. BoJack's story provokes deeper examination of the complex interplay between childhood trauma, psychological patterns, and free will. Does BoJack remain trapped by his past, or does he ultimately choose his destructive actions? The layers of nuance merit looking again at his character arc. There may be overlooked or under-appreciated factors that provide insight into why BoJack repeats hurtful cycles, despite striving for redemption. His narrative highlights the difficulties of parsing human behavior into clear categories of responsibility and victimhood. By challenging us to look beyond these dichotomies, BoJack's tale reveals important philosophical questions about the extent to which we can truly determine our own fate.

[birchboy]

I’m literally crying. Inspiring. Brilliant. Insightful. So well done. Thank you for this!!!

[oceanflowers]

new favorite small creator for video essays! keep up the good work man you dive into the topic and word things so well!!

[bibbidybobbidyboo]

One piece of constructive criticism I have is your long pauses. Your video would flow much more smoothly if you cut them down a bit. Not saying eliminate them entirely as many are clearly purposeful and add more impact. But, I could easily see people getting bored and turning your stuff off if it feels this slow (particularly toward the beginning, as the pace did gain momentum overtime). This coming from someone who will generally listen to slow-talkers without feeling the need to interrupt them. Not everyone will have the attention span. That said, your analysis is thourough and interesting. Likewise, your directing choices and editing are well-done and contribute to the atmosphere, giving your words added weight. The fact that you are having fun with this shines through your (presumably deliberately) stoic delivery. I'm definitely interested in seeing more from you.

[amarilismelendez]

The psychology and philosophy talk in the end of this analysis, you created a video that clearly states, that the perpetuator of reality faces the reflection of perpetuating to itself. In this integrating reality. Everyone in a house of mirrors trying to find themselves and others, trying to make something out of it, making that heaven or hell. Nice reflexive analysis.

[burnedbread]

Yeah at first I was a bit on the fence about you using Freud in so direct and simplified manner. But this video turned out to be great! Good job, keep it up!

[sunriseclearpie]

Interesting video it’s so great seeing people delve into character analysis this way, glad I found this vid.

[euphoricblueart]

i need more video essays about bojack in my life omg!!

[tittymitty]

Love finding new video essays channels ! Great vid

[katherinecordero]

I NEED MORE BOJACK CONTENT NOW!





ps. this is a great video :D good job dude

[sarahirisfox]

Amazing video! I always love psychological analysis of characters and I also love the BoJack Horseman series so I’m glad that I came across this video. Great job! ☺️👏🏾👏🏾

[crouchingidiot]

This is a seriously amazing video. Can’t wait to see how this channel grows!

[catminecraftyas]

its so dark that in 2:34 the guns store is right next to the child care center