"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]
| "Hank After Dark" | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Guest appearances | |
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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]
Plot
editDiane 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.
Reception
edit"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]
References
edit- ^ a b c Framke, Caroline (23 July 2015). "BoJack Horseman: "Hank After Dark"". TV Club. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
- ^ "'The Big Short' and 'Spotlight' Win Writers Guild Awards: Complete Winners List". TheWrap. 2016-02-14. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
- ^ "BoJack Horseman's Bill Cosby Episode is Equally Hilarious and Devastating". PAPER. 2015-07-21. Archived from the original on 2018-03-26. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
- ^ "BoJack Horseman Season 2 Episode 7 Review - 'Hank After Dark'". Flickering Myth. 2015-08-07. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
- ^ Kliegman, Julie (July 29, 2015). "BoJack Horseman: "Hank After Dark" (2.07)". Paste. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
- ^ Dankievitch, Randy (September 17, 2015). "BoJack Horseman Season 2 Episode 7 Review: "Hank After Dark"". TVOvermind. Retrieved 2019-03-24.
- ^ "10 Thoughts on Bojack Horseman – Hank After Dark | Inside Pulse". 18 August 2015. Retrieved 2019-03-24.