“BoJack Horseman” Star Aaron Paul Reveals Netflix Cancelled the Show

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Just a few days ago, we learned that the upcoming sixth season of BoJack Horseman will be its last. With the official drop of the Netflix trailer, fans were overjoyed to see their favorite horse back in action — and, simultaneously, devastated. The ever-so-casual annotation of it being “The Final Season” had fans questioning everything. Why was it ending? Why was it being split into two parts? Will one season be enough to wrap up the emotionally charged narrative?

Some had already accepted this as a creative choice on the BoJack team’s behalf, but a tweet by Aaron Paul (voice of Todd Chavez) confirmed otherwise:

Emotions are still stirring over the reveal that this was a business decision on Netflix’s part, with many now speculating that the cancellation may have something to do with the unionizing clash that occurred just months prior. The production unit of BoJack Horseman had been fighting to garner the same benefits as voice actors and producers of the show. The team came out victorious in June, with The Animation Guild being the one to represent them.

Unfortunately, due to the sudden cancellation of the show, the future is uncertain for the team. This begs the question: did Netflix kill BoJack Horseman because they were forced to negotiate proper benefits for their workers?

While there haven’t been official comments made from the team itself (or Netflix, for that matter) the timing is suspicious. In the meantime, we can’t help but empathize with Aaron Paul, who had a clear emotional reaction to the series finale trailer on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/aaronpaul_8/status/1177603258572894208

We’ll be keeping our eye out for any word on Netflix’s decision, as more details emerge. Through all the uncertainty, though, one thing is clear: BoJack Horseman did not go unloved.

About Kayla Gleeson

Kayla Gleeson is an entertainment writer and media player, with work involved in shows such as Anthony Bourdain's "Parts Unknown" and Chicken Soup for the Soul's "Hidden Heroes." In addition to her work on BubbleBlabber, she also has dozens upon dozens of published articles for RockYou Media. Aside from immersing her life in cartoons, she loves to write and read poetry, be outdoors, go to conventions, and indulge in Alan Resnick stylings of comedy.