Netflix is about to unleash another animated series with big, bittersweet energy: Long Story Short, a new show from the all-star creators of BoJack Horseman. If your life is a mess but still kind of hilarious, this is the new binge for you—and it’s already making waves even before release.
BoJack Horseman Team Delivers Again With ‘Long Story Short’
Raphael Bob-Waksberg—yes, the mastermind behind BoJack Horseman—is back, reuniting with producer Lisa Hanawalt and the acclaimed ShadowMachine studio for something fresh but familiar. Long Story Short follows the Schwooper siblings, jumping through decades as they untangle family chaos, inside jokes, and those old wounds that just won’t quit. Expect all the heart, humor, and razor-sharp writing that made BoJack a cult icon—but this time, the emotional terrain is a family tree.
Anchored by a star-studded voice cast (Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield, Angelique Cabral, Nicole Byer, with Dave Franco and Michaela Dietz guesting), the show promises salty banter, awkward reunions, and moments that cut a little too close to home.
Netflix greenlit a second season before the first even aired—a huge vote of confidence for the show’s pedigree and potential. Bob-Waksberg, still at the helm as showrunner and writer, calls it “a thrill and an honor to be back doing what I love most” with his close creative team.
When, Where, and Why You Need to Watch ‘Long Story Short’?
Long Story Short premieres August 22, 2025 on Netflix—with all 10 episodes dropping at once for maximum binge potential. Each half-hour episode blends caustic wit, dark comedy, and relatable family chaos, tracing the Schwooper kids from childhood to adulthood and even looping back again for the fallout.
Early trailers and critical buzz highlight a series that captures that BoJack sweet spot: laugh-out-loud funny one minute, existential crisis the next. It’s already building a serious fandom, and with a second season greenlit, Netflix clearly thinks it’s the next smart animated obsession.
Curious fans asking “is Long Story Short connected to BoJack Horseman?”—the answer is no, it’s a brand new story with separate characters, but expect the same signature blend of sharp, emotional storytelling and unique visual flair (thanks to returning art director Lisa Hanawalt).
In summary: BoJack Horseman’s creative team is back to unpack family drama in the most honest, funny, and at times uncomfortable ways imaginable. Tune in August 22, 2025—because life, and television, are rarely just a straight line.
