"Long Story Short" — New Series for Those Missing Netflix's "BoJack Horseman" Drops August 22 | Interesting facts

We're in for more than just an animated film - it's an emotional mini-journey spanning the length of family life.

What "Long Story Short" Is About

Raphael Bob-Waksberg's project tells the story of two brothers and a sister. The story unfolds across multiple timelines — from their childhood through adulthood. We'll see their fights and complicated relationships.

As the teaser description on YouTube puts it, "Long Story Short" is "a comedy for anyone who has ever hated their family."

A guy in a green shirt, a guy in an orange jacket, and a girl in a pink shirt sitting in a car — Frame from the "Long Story Short" teaser

The animation is handled by ShadowMachine studio. Visually, it's pleasant but differs slightly in style from Bob-Waksberg's main animated hit.

The project's artist is Lisa Hanawalt, one of the creators of the anthropomorphic characters from "BoJack Horseman."

Raphael himself is leading the project: according to Deadline, he's the showrunner, writer, and executive producer.

What Makes Raphael Bob-Waksberg Famous?

For those who missed the era when cartoons made us cry at 3 AM, here's a reminder: Raphael Bob-Waksberg is an American comedian, screenwriter, producer, and actor. He gave the world "BoJack Horseman" — an animated tragicomedy about a fallen sitcom star struggling with depression, alcoholism, and constant guilt.

We at zoomboola.com remind you that the show, which aired on Netflix from 2014 to 2020, won four Critics' Choice Awards and earned two Emmy nominations. Most importantly, it gained millions of devoted viewers, including the author of this piece.

Comedian, screenwriter, and producer Raphael Bob-Waksberg in a gray blazer and glasses standing against a black background — "BoJack Horseman" creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg

Bob-Waksberg's work stands out for its unique blend of drama and comedy — as he told Times of Israel: I was really moved by shows that combined funny with sad. I loved episodes of The Simpsons where emotions were front and center.

He also worked on "The Lego Movie 2" (2019), created the series "Undone" (2019) for Amazon, and wrote a collection of short stories called "Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory" — a title that perfectly captures his overall creative approach.

What's This "BoJack" Thing All About?

"BoJack Horseman" isn't just an animated series. It's a philosophical gut punch wrapped in witty dialogue, talking animals, and grown-up themes.

The main character is an anthropomorphic horse named BoJack, a '90s sitcom star going through a midlife crisis, loneliness, and searching for meaning. He drinks, he's rude, he makes mistakes — and remains frighteningly human. Behind the jokes lies a pretty deep story about how hard it is to be yourself without getting disappointed in that every single day.

A brown horse stands in a gray suit on a film set next to a pink cat — Scene from "BoJack Horseman"

The series was warmly received by critics and audiences alike. On IMDb it scores 8.8 out of 10 (which is even higher than the cult classic "The Simpsons" at 8.6), and on Rotten Tomatoes — 93% from critics and 96% from audiences.

Now Bob-Waksberg has a new character — or rather, a new family.

The "Long Story Short" teaser has already been appreciated in YouTube comments. User akhilnair1137 wrote: As a BoJack fan, I've been eagerly waiting for this. Someone else is just excited: I feel like I'm back in 2017-2018 when 'BoJack' was fighting for the title of best Netflix adult animation. "Long Story Short" premieres August 22nd. And if you've already rewatched every episode of the talking horse show this year, the new series will definitely save you from the agony of choosing "what to watch tonight."