An official trailer for thenew Netflix seriesfromBoJack Horsemancreator 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 Shortspans decades in the life of a dysfunctional yet loving family.
Bob-Waksberg is not only behindBoJack Horseman, but also served as the creator of Prime Video’sUndoneand wrote two episodes ofTuca & Bertie. While BoJack Horseman is undoubtedly the showrunner’s biggest hit,running for 6 seasons and earning 3 Emmy nominations,Long Story Shortmay have a long run ahead of it.
Netflixreleased the trailer forLong Story Short, previewing Bob-Waksberg’s new series. In their statement while sharing the trailer, Netflix alsoLong 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.
TheLong Story Shorttrailer 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.
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 asBoJack Horsemandid.
Our Take On Long Story Short’s Trailer & Early Renewal
Will The Show Actually Warrant A Second Season?
SinceBoJack Horsemanended, a void has been left in the hearts of fans everywhere.This trailer forLong Story Shortdepicts 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. IfLong Story Shortis not a hit, it would be shocking, to say the least.
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Once the famous star of a hit sitcom, BoJack Horseman has fallen on tough times. Stuck in a major career slump and longing to relive his glory days, BoJack attempts to once more become relevant in an industry that has long since turned its back on him. With a few dysfunctional friends at his side, BoJack begins his long-overdue career comeback.
