"Hank After Dark" | |
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BoJack Horseman episode | |
Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 7 |
Directed by | Amy Winfrey |
Written by | Kelly Galuska |
Original release date | July 17, 2015 |
Running time | 26 minutes |
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"Hank After Dark" is the seventh episode of the second season of American animated television series BoJack Horseman , and the 19th episode overall. It was written by Kelly Galuska and directed by Amy Winfrey, and was released in the United States, along with the rest of season two, via Netflix on July 17, 2015. Philip Baker Hall, Keegan-Michael Key, Lisa Kudrow, and Scott Wolf provide voices in guest appearances in the episode. [1]
In 2015, the episode was nominated for a Writers Guild of American Award for Television: Animation at the 68th Writers Guild of America Awards. [2]
Diane finds herself in hot water when, during Princess Carolyn's book promotion of BoJack's autobiography in paperback form, she calls attention to sexual misconduct allegations against a beloved television personality named Hank Hippopopalous. While Mr. Peanutbutter begins the production of his new game show, Todd switches places with the prince of the war-torn country Cordovia.
"Hank After Dark" received generally positive reviews from critics. [3] [4] The episode received attention for its character of Hank Hippopopalous, whose situation is compared to that of Bill Cosby after Diane accidentally reveals sexual assault accusations made against him. [5] [6] [7] For AV Club , Caroline Framke, who gave the episode an A− grade, praised the episode's embracing of scandal, writing, "It's an incredibly bold episode, not just because of its subject matter, but because of its ensuing commentary and the fury with which it condemns Hollywood". [1] She continued, saying "Hank Hippopalous is first and foremost an amalgam for all the rich dudes in Hollywood who can get away with whatever they want". [1]
BoJack Horseman is an American adult animated comedy-drama television series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. It stars the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, and Aaron Paul. Set primarily in Hollywood, the series revolves around the anthropomorphic horse BoJack Horseman (Arnett), a washed-up star of a 1990s sitcom who plans a return to relevance with an autobiography to be written by ghostwriter Diane Nguyen (Brie). It also chronicles his contentions with his agent, Princess Carolyn (Sedaris), former rival Mr. Peanutbutter (Tompkins), roommate Todd Chavez (Paul), and his declining mental health. The series is designed by cartoonist Lisa Hanawalt, a longtime friend to Bob-Waksberg who previously collaborated on the webcomic Tip Me Over, Pour Me Out.
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