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Episodes ofBoJack Horsemanhave taken on social issues before.
And here,BoJack Horsemansets it sights on the pervasiveness of assault and horrible behavior from male stars.
Needless to say, this is an evergreen issue, particularly stars getting to play off their problematic personas.
Thus, Princess Carolyn comforts Vance The apology tour can be a hassle!
Carolyn has no problem with hiring Vance because she defines her feminism by her own individual success.
Shes going to call out the problems.
BoJack, of course, immediately begins buying his own bullshit Im a male feminist, youre welcome society!
But, of course, he doesnt understand the real issues.
Diane has to explain the concept of how media depictions can normalize behavior.
There are good ways, like how dancing Ellen makes Middle America less afraid of gay people.
But Dianes just exhausted by all of it.
Shes tired of having to explain.
Shes tired of people getting away with it.
Shes tired of people letting other people off the hook.
Shes tired of being put through the ringer and being called horrible things online.
BoJack shouts, Ill look like a hypocrite, which will be really bad for women everywhere!
But Diane presses back, This is not fun for me!
Being a woman is not a hobby.
Or a pet interest of mine.
Its her day-to-day life, fraught with daily horrors and abuse.
And so BoJack has to go at his complicated interview alone.
But thats when BoJack has a change of heart.
Hes using all the talking points we hear so often.
But then he realizes hes maybe normalizing a behavior he doesnt want to normalize.
Diane tries to say no, I cant change anything!
But in a rare moment of earned catharsis, BoJack declares, You changed me.
And in that moment, its true.
But its true in a way that doesnt lead to more catharsis.
Dianes position becomes largely a token gesture, so people can see a woman worked on this show.
And the sadness of the cosmic joke goes on.
And this episode turns out to be no different.
Its the driving question of the episode, which doesnt provide any answer.
There is only the pained paralysis of Dianes face.
There is only the truth: These problems are inexorable.
I think about it constantly, because there is no opting out.
We all learn from the same systems of toxic masculinity.
Its in the air.
And thus, there is only the endless reflection of and on the dark hearts of men.
And that will be true for BoJack most of all.
I love everything about Mr. Peanutbutter trying to be tough.
Once again, hero BoJack will clean up everyone elses mess!
Which is interesting, because its actually more true this season than it normally is?
I thought you would never ask, because I had no idea this was happening to you..
I love the running gag of Dianes painting falling.
Best Bit-Part Animal: the Rhino Smoker and his sweet, sweet kiss.
Moment That Made Me The Happiest: Mr. Peanutbutters leather ensemble.
