From the cult hit BoJack Horseman to more underrated picks like Undone and Tuca & Bertie, Raphael Bob-Waksberg has had an impressive streak when it comes to creation adult animated comedies.
With a new Netflix original that just dropped on the streamer last week, Bob-Waksberg has shed his surreal humour and anthropomorphic animals for something more intimate. And yet, with immense critical acclaim and positive audience reactions, it’s clear that his latest animated offering has struck a universal chord.
Long Story Short is Bob-Waksberg’s latest creation, charting the everyday problems of a middle-class Jewish family in a non-linear storyline. From growing pains in adolescence to mid-life crises in adulthood, the series takes an unflinching look at life as an ever-evolving journey.
But despite being grounded in a relatable reality, Long Story Short also carries its showrunner’s penchant for satirical observations on human society. Nothing is spared from the eyes of the ‘Schwooper’ family (an amalgamation of Schwartz and Cooper), be it religious orthodoxy or marital problems.
Bob-Waksberg summed it up best in an interview with Deadline when he added that he wanted the show “to feel like leafing through a family photo album.”
He may no longer be dealing with depressed, liquor-chugging horse-men this time, but his new series is receiving immense praise. Since its Netflix release on August 22, Long Story Short is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a perfect score of 100%.
The relatable characters and the wittily wholesome writing have also drawn positive reactions from viewers making the Netflix original a worthy follow-up for Bob-Waksberg ever since BoJack Horseman ended in 2020.
All ten episodes of Long Story Short are currently streaming on Netflix with the series already being renewed for a second season.
Check out the show’s trailer below.
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