"Hank After Dark" is the seventh episode of thesecond season of American animated television seriesBoJack Horseman, and the 19th episode overall. It was written by Kelly Galuska and directed byAmy Winfrey, and was released in the United States, along with the rest of season two, viaNetflix on July 17, 2015.Philip Baker Hall,Keegan-Michael Key,Lisa Kudrow, andScott Wolf provide voices in guest appearances in the episode.[1]
| "Hank After Dark" | |||
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| Episodeno. | Season 2 Episode 7 | ||
| Directed by | Amy Winfrey | ||
| Written by | Kelly Galuska | ||
| Original release date | July 17, 2015 (2015-7-17) | ||
| Running time | 26 minutes | ||
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In 2015, the episode was nominated for aWriters Guild of American Award for Television: Animation at the68th 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 ofBill Cosby after Diane accidentally reveals sexual assault accusations made against him.[5][6][7] ForAV 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- ^abcFramke, Caroline (July 23, 2015)."BoJack Horseman: "Hank After Dark"".TV Club. RetrievedMarch 24, 2019.
- ^"'The Big Short' and 'Spotlight' Win Writers Guild Awards: Complete Winners List".TheWrap. February 14, 2016. RetrievedMarch 24, 2019.
- ^"BoJack Horseman's Bill Cosby Episode is Equally Hilarious and Devastating".PAPER. July 21, 2015. Archived fromthe original on March 26, 2018. RetrievedMarch 24, 2019.
- ^"BoJack Horseman Season 2 Episode 7 Review - 'Hank After Dark'".Flickering Myth. August 7, 2015. RetrievedMarch 24, 2019.
- ^Kliegman, Julie (July 29, 2015)."BoJack Horseman: "Hank After Dark" (2.07)".Paste. RetrievedMarch 24, 2019.
- ^Dankievitch, Randy (September 17, 2015)."BoJack Horseman Season 2 Episode 7 Review: "Hank After Dark"".TVOvermind. RetrievedMarch 24, 2019.
- ^"10 Thoughts on Bojack Horseman – Hank After Dark | Inside Pulse". August 18, 2015. RetrievedMarch 24, 2019.