Long Story Short
Long Story Short
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
2/5
Mild
Language
2/5
Moderate
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
2/5
Present
Expert review
Long Story Short is an animated comedy created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, the creator of BoJack Horseman, following a family across several decades as time moves forward and backward, from childhood to adulthood. The tone is decidedly adult, featuring ironic humor, reflections on the passage of time, regret, dysfunctional family dynamics, and mortality, all hallmarks of its creator's signature style. Sensitive elements are more thematic than graphically violent, encompassing emotionally complex situations, references to alcohol consumption, occasional crude language, and recurring adult humor that will go entirely over young children's heads. Parents of teenagers under 13 should preview a few episodes to assess whether the level of irony, existential themes, and tense family situations suit their child's emotional maturity.
Synopsis
From the creator of "BoJack Horseman" comes this animated comedy about a family over time, following siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again.
Difficult scenes
The narrative repeatedly explores aging and the death of family members, treated with the dark humor and melancholy typical of the BoJack Horseman universe. These sequences may surprise or unsettle sensitive teenagers who do not expect such existential depth in an animated format. Some adult characters consume alcohol in the context of family gatherings or personal crises, without glorification but in a manner visible enough to warrant parental awareness. The series humor frequently relies on innuendo and romantic situations involving adults, delivered through an ironic register that presupposes familiarity with adult relational codes, making it unsuitable for young audiences. Family tensions, particularly between siblings or between parents and their grown children, are portrayed with realism and emotional rawness, featuring dialogue that may resonate differently depending on a teenager's own family experience.
Where to watch
Availability checked on Apr 03, 2026
About this title
- Format
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Runtime
- 26m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Raphael Bob-Waksberg
- Main cast
- Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield, Angelique Cabral, Nicole Byer
- Studios
- The Tornante Company, ShadowMachine, Vegan Blintzes
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
2/5
Mild
Language
2/5
Moderate
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
2/5
Present
Expert review
Long Story Short is an animated comedy created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, the creator of BoJack Horseman, following a family across several decades as time moves forward and backward, from childhood to adulthood. The tone is decidedly adult, featuring ironic humor, reflections on the passage of time, regret, dysfunctional family dynamics, and mortality, all hallmarks of its creator's signature style. Sensitive elements are more thematic than graphically violent, encompassing emotionally complex situations, references to alcohol consumption, occasional crude language, and recurring adult humor that will go entirely over young children's heads. Parents of teenagers under 13 should preview a few episodes to assess whether the level of irony, existential themes, and tense family situations suit their child's emotional maturity.
Synopsis
From the creator of "BoJack Horseman" comes this animated comedy about a family over time, following siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again.
Difficult scenes
The narrative repeatedly explores aging and the death of family members, treated with the dark humor and melancholy typical of the BoJack Horseman universe. These sequences may surprise or unsettle sensitive teenagers who do not expect such existential depth in an animated format. Some adult characters consume alcohol in the context of family gatherings or personal crises, without glorification but in a manner visible enough to warrant parental awareness. The series humor frequently relies on innuendo and romantic situations involving adults, delivered through an ironic register that presupposes familiarity with adult relational codes, making it unsuitable for young audiences. Family tensions, particularly between siblings or between parents and their grown children, are portrayed with realism and emotional rawness, featuring dialogue that may resonate differently depending on a teenager's own family experience.