BoJack Horseman Creator's New Netflix Show Revealed With Trailer & Season 2 Renewal

An official trailer for the new Netflix series from BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Long Story Short, has just dropped, along with an early announcement that the animated show has a bright future ahead. Long Story Short spans decades in the life of a dysfunctional yet loving family.

Bob-Waksberg is not only behind BoJack Horseman, but also served as the creator of Prime Video’s Undone and wrote two episodes of Tuca & Bertie. While BoJack Horseman is undoubtedly the showrunner’s biggest hit, running for 6 seasons and earning 3 Emmy nominations, Long Story Short may have a long run ahead of it.

Netflix released the trailer for Long Story Short, previewing Bob-Waksberg’s new series. In their statement while sharing the trailer, Netflix also Long Story Short, has already been renewed for a second season. Long Story Short‘s first season will be hitting the streamer on August 22. Check out the trailer and renewal announcement below:

What This News Means For Long Story Short’s Future

How Long Will The Show Last?

Based on the show’s trailer, it seems as though the material could certainly extend to multiple seasons. The new trailer for the show depicts several different timelines in the lives of the central family, including 1991, 1996, 2004, 2014, and 2022. Throughout the years, the family goes through many things that many humans do, including parenthood and bereavement.

The Long Story Short trailer is also filled with humorous moments, like a sister asking her brother to donate sperm in order for her and her partner to have a baby, indicating that the show will simultaneously be hilarious and a tear-jerker.

Three characters sitting in a car in Long Story Short

A New Netflix Original Is the Perfect Reminder To Watch This 11-Year-Old Animated Masterpiece With 93% On RT

With Netflix’s Long Story Short coming out in August, it is the perfect time to check out the creator’s undeniable animated masterpiece.

The dynamic storytelling showcased in the show’s trailer indicates that its quality is high, so it’s unsurprising that the series was already greenlit for a second season. Based on this news, it seems likely that the show has the potential to run just as long as BoJack Horseman did.

Our Take On Long Story Short’s Trailer & Early Renewal

Will The Show Actually Warrant A Second Season?

Since BoJack Horseman ended, a void has been left in the hearts of fans everywhere. This trailer for Long Story Short depicts a tone and style similar to Bob-Waksberg’s most beloved show, so it is exciting that fans are getting not just one, but two guaranteed seasons of the series.

The show’s potential is through the roof, with a talented ensemble voice cast that includes Nicole Byer, Paul Reiser, Dave Franco, and Lisa Edelstein, in addition to Jacobson, Greenfield, and Feldman. If Long Story Short is not a hit, it would be shocking, to say the least.