History Characters / BojackHorsemanWorksOfFiction

* BleachedUnderpants: After the direction of the {{biopic}} switches from Kelsey Jannings to Abe D'Catfish, Secretariat switches from a realistic three-dimensional guy with serious flaws into a one-dimensional "escapist protagonist" the audience is supposed to admire all the way through without even questioning their sympathies.

* StandardFiftiesFather: A {{Parody}} of such, given the kind of show this one is.

A famous horse racer from TheSeventies, Secretariat's life and exploits are known far and wide for the tragedy surrounding his very existence. Born in squalor to rather lackluster parents, Secretariat always strove for the grand, becoming a major candidate for a scholarship that would propel him into achieving his dream: being the best in horse racing.

'''Sassy:''' If it's the same killer, he's a [[IncrediblyLamePun real pain in the neck]].\\

A horse working for Libertore and Associates who feeling lonely decides to adopt three orphans as his family.

* {{Catchphrase}}: Just like everyone in the show. Two of them, to be precise: "Neigh way, Jose!" and "I've heard of (x), but this is ridiculous!"

* CatchPhrase: "Yowza yowza bo bowza!" (This never really caught on, as demonstrated when he uses this line in the first ChristmasSpecial.)

* SitcomCharacterArchetypes: Ethan is '''The Dork''' being the most knowledgeable of all in terms of political systems and matters, while also being the most gawky in comparison to the rest.

* CatchPhrase: "That's too much, man!"

* AbsurdlyYouthfulFather: {{Justified}} because he has adopted kids.

* TomatoInTheMirror: He's forced to confront that [[[spoiler:Fritz was never real; he was the actual strangler and killer of his wife. Philbert responds to this reaction by strangling Sassy]].

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!!!'''Played by''': [[Characters/BojackHorsemanBojackHorseman BoJack Horseman]] [[labelnote:Real Actor]]Creator/WillArnett[[/labelnote]]

* ADogNamedDog: A horse named "The Horse". According to [[WordOfSaintPaul BoJack]], [[CreatorsApathy the writers didn't care]]. [[invoked]]

!!!'''Played by''': [[Characters/BojackHorsemanBojackHorseman BoJack Horseman]] [[labelnote:Real Actor]]Creator/WillArnett[[/labelnote]]

!!!'''Played by''': [[Characters/BojackHorsemanBojackHorseman BoJack Horseman]][[labelnote:Real actor]]Creator/WillArnett[[/labelnote]]

* {{Ephebophile}}: It's strongly implied that Philbert was seriously considering whether or not to have sex with a teenage girl who was taken captive by human traffickers. [[invoked]][[spoiler:[[RealitySubtext This scene was written due to Diane's discovery of Bojack's almost-affair with a teen girl in New Mexico]].]]

* MetaCasting: Mr. Peanutbutter was the star of "Mr. Peanutbutter's house" which was often accused of [[FollowTheLeader being a copy]] of [=BoJack=] Horseman's "Horsin Around". Here he plays Bojack's characters ex-partner [[spoiler:who may be a stand-in for himself, created to process traumatic memories.]][[invoked]]

* FunPersonified: He's incredibly cheery and always has a bouncing personality that can be contagious when around him. Only Zelda seems to be immune, not that it matters.
* GoodParents: Overly abrasive happiness and easily distracted character aside, he truly cares about his adopted children. He's a bit put-off by Zelda's overarching [[TheCynic cynicism]] and TroublingUnchildlikeBehavior, though.
* InterspeciesAdoption: Mr. Peanutbutter, a Labrador adopts Zoey and Zelda, two human girls.

* PolarOppositeTwins: In terms of personality, Zoey is the TheCynic and Zelda is the WideEyedIdealist.

* MightyWhitey: Unintentional, but the fact that Mr. Peanutbutter, a yellow Labrador, adopts two girls, who are not only orphaned but also a minority since they're black sure lends itself to a bunch of UnfortunateImplications.

* NiceHat: She wears a detective hat while on the case. It makes her more like Sherlock Holmes.

* PapaWolf: Oh, yes. ''[[UpToEleven He resigned from the Oval Office]]'' just to see his kids.

* IdealHero: Eventually. As the film progressed (and the TroubledProduction got running again), Secretariat was portrayed more and more as an incorruptible force of good whose will and actions (being a HumbleHero to everyone, settling down with a sweet natured, tender woman, having children, inspiring other people to improve themselves, being a substitute teacher for downtown schools and low-income students) shed a lot of his conflicts, flaws and [[UpToEleven suicide]] to create a hero everyone would like to be and audiences would likely project themselves into.

* StandardFiftiesFather: A {{Parody}} of such, given [[ShowWithinAShow the]] [[StylisticSuck kind]] [[TastesLikeDiabetes of show]] [[{{Glurge}} this one is]].

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* FlatCharacter: For the most part, given that they're supposed to be easily identifiable and kinda predictable. They dip into {{Static Character}}s at times, since they can show some HiddenDepths or have a new ability, but for the most part, they remain completely one-dimensional.

* UnderminedByReality: In-Universe, a lot of the character's wacky antics were seen in a different light after the actor was later arrested for sex crimes.

* TheNarrator: He's always providing neo-noir style, first-person narrations.

!!!'''Played by''': [[Characters/BojackHorsemanMainCharacters BoJack Horseman]] [[labelnote:Real Actor]]Creator/WillArnett[[/labelnote]]

!!!'''Played by''': [[Characters/BojackHorsemanMainCharacters BoJack Horseman]] [[labelnote:Real Actor]]Creator/WillArnett[[/labelnote]]

!!!'''Played by''': [[Characters/BojackHorsemanMainCharacters BoJack Horseman]][[labelnote:Real actor]]Creator/WillArnett[[/labelnote]]

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* MaybeMagicMaybeMundane: Is he a ghost? Is he just a paranoid delusion in Philbert's mind? Was he even a real person to begin with?

* StuffedIntoTheFridge: She pretty much exists just to give Philbert a DarkAndTroubledPast to brood over, and for Sassy to try to uncover the truth of.

!!!'''Played by''': [[Characters/BojackHorsemanMainCharacters Bojack Horseman]] [[labelnote:Real Actor]]Creator/WillArnett[[/labelnote]]

* AndStarring: "And Starring Bojack Horseman as The Horse".
* ADogNamedDog: Yeah, apparently. According to [[WordOfSaintPaul BoJack]], [[CreatorsApathy the writers didn't care]].

* NiceCharacterMeanActor: While the Horse is a kind and caring father, [=BoJack=] Horseman was reportedly very difficult to work with. [[spoiler: This trope is further cemented when [=BoJack=] Horseman was exposed as a sexual predator and abuser, as well as being directly responsible for Sarah Lynn's death.]]

* OfficeRomance: {{Implied}} with Tracey, Mr. Libertore's secretary.

* DaddysGirl: Out of the three, she's the closest one to The Horse. RealitySubtext as Bojack Horseman and Sarah Lynn were pretty close during production, although not in [[ToxicFriendInfluence a healthy way]].

* HeartwarmingOrphan: {{Invoked}}.
* MakeAWish: For Christmas, all she wished was for her parents to come back. [[spoiler: It didn't work]].

!!!'''Played by''': Richie Osborne [[labelnote:Real Actor]][[Series/TheWonderYears Fred Savage]][[/labelnote]]

An annoying neighbor who casually drops by at the Horse' house, much to everyone's detritement.

!!!'''Played by''': [[Characters/BojackHorsemanMainCharacters Bojack Horseman]] [[labelnote:Real Actor]]Creator/WillArnett[[/labelnote]]

* AdaptationalPersonalityChange: From a RealLife TragicHero with [[ByronicHero brooding qualities]] who ended up his life in misery to an eternally optimistic, inspirational-cliche spouting, invincible hero who ends up his life with no regrets.

** In RealLife, Secretariat committed suicide by jumping off the John F. Kennedy memorial bridge in 1973, rather than going in for a swim there with his girlfriend Sue Side.

!!!'''Played by''': [[Characters/BojackHorsemanMainCharacters Bojack Horseman]][[labelnote:Real actor]]Creator/WillArnett[[/labelnote]]

* MeanCharacterNiceActor: InUniverse. He's a rather villainous character played by Mr. Peanutbutter, who's well known for his reputation as a likable, friendly guy in real life. Heck, the role of Fritz was originally supposed to go to the controversial actor Vance Waggoner, until his misbehavior and PR troubles led to Peanutbutter being cast instead.
* MetaCasting: Mr. Peanutbutter was the star of "Mr. Peanutbutter's house" which was often accused of [[FollowTheLeader being a copy]] of Bojack Horseman's "Horsin Around". Here he plays Bojack's characters ex-partner [[spoiler:who may be a stand-in for himself, created to process traumatic memories.]]

* ChandlersLaw: Her appearance kickstarts ''Philbert'' 's tangled plot.

* MeanCharacterNiceActor: InUniverse. A photo posted on [=BoJack=]'s {{Website/Twitter}} feed of the table reading, shows the actress who plays her having fun with the rest of the cast.

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* BabiesEverAfter: With his fiancee (later wife) [[PunnyName Sue Side]]. The last shot of the movie is Secretariat holding their baby while giving one last WorldOfCardboardSpeech.