Excited for the new show from the ‘BoJack’ team? Watch these while you wait
BoJack Horseman turned its quirky premise into a sharp, layered look at fame, addiction, and the messiness of being alive, and fans still chase that same blend of wit and darkness in other animated series. The production team that shaped those seasons later moved on to fresh projects, so viewers hunting similar territory have plenty of options that deliver biting humor and emotional depth.
Rick and Morty
Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland built a sci-fi sitcom that mixes interdimensional chaos with family dysfunction and existential dread. Season 9 premiered in May 2026 on Adult Swim and continues to air new episodes, keeping the show’s signature mix of psychedelic set pieces and bleak punchlines front and center. Fans of BoJack’s tonal swings will find plenty to chew on here.
Archer
The series wrapped in December 2023 after fourteen seasons, leaving behind a catalog of stylish spy parody, running gags, and sharp voice work from H. Jon Benjamin. Its pulp-magazine look and willingness to pivot into genre experiments like Magnum P.I. and Sunset Boulevard homages kept the show unpredictable until the end. The full run remains easy to binge for anyone craving cynical workplace banter.
Inside Job
Netflix’s workplace satire follows a team of conspiracy theorists juggling global cover-ups and personal drama inside a shadowy organization. The series earned praise for its dense plotting, character-driven humor, and willingness to let flawed protagonists stay flawed, echoing the psychological realism that made BoJack stand out. Its single season rewards repeat viewings for the throwaway gags alone.
Smiling Friends
Adult Swim’s surreal short-form series drops two well-meaning employees into increasingly bizarre assignments that mix wholesome intent with pitch-black outcomes. The quick episodes deliver the same rapid-fire weirdness that makes Cyanide and Happiness a go-to, yet the show balances its darkness with oddly sincere moments that keep viewers returning. New installments continue to land regularly.
Solar Opposites
Co-created by Rick and Morty alum Mike McMahan, this Hulu series strands an alien family in suburban America and watches them dissect human customs with equal parts affection and contempt. The show balances domestic sitcom beats with escalating absurdity and pointed social commentary, making it a natural next stop for anyone who likes BoJack’s mix of heart and cynicism. Multiple seasons are already streaming.
The Midnight Gospel
Netflix’s philosophical series pairs trippy animated adventures with extended podcast conversations about death, meaning, and consciousness. The format echoes BoJack’s willingness to linger on uncomfortable truths while wrapping them in hallucinatory visuals that reward viewers who enjoy Lynchian detours. Its single season remains a compact, thought-provoking watch.
DumbLand
David Lynch’s minimalist animated shorts from 2002 still feel startling in their crude lines and sudden bursts of violence. The six-episode run captures the same experimental spirit that surfaced in BoJack’s more ambitious episodes, and Lynch’s voice work adds an extra layer of deadpan menace. The series is a quick, unsettling palate cleanser for anyone drawn to surreal animation.
World of Tomorrow
Don Hertzfeldt’s short films continue to stand as modern benchmarks for existential animation. The trilogy blends simple line drawings with dense narration that explores memory, mortality, and human connection, much like the heavier stretches of BoJack. No new installments have appeared since the final chapter, though Hertzfeldt has discussed future projects seeking distribution.
Cyanide and Happiness
The long-running web series keeps releasing short, gleefully crude sketches on YouTube while preparing a new Tubi series titled America’s Next Top Cryptid for fall 2026. Its stick-figure style and willingness to sprint toward the most absurd punchline possible make it ideal for quick animation fixes between longer shows.
Simon’s Cat
Simon Tofield’s silent feline antics have expanded well past the original seventy-five episodes, with fresh color installments and compilation films released throughout 2026. The gentle visual gags offer a lighter counterpoint to the darker series on this list, yet the observational humor stays rooted in real cat behavior.
Bob’s Burgers
The Belcher family’s restaurant misadventures reached season sixteen in 2025-2026, with the series renewed through season nineteen. Its warm character work and steady stream of musical numbers provide a gentler tone than BoJack or Rick and Morty while still delivering sharp writing and memorable ensemble dynamics. The show remains a reliable comfort watch.
Big Mouth
Nick Kroll’s puberty comedy concluded after eight seasons in 2025, having carved out space for candid conversations about bodies and identity alongside its signature gross-out humor. The same creative team launched a new project in 2026, giving longtime fans a direct line to similar territory.
Napoleon Dynamite
The six-episode animated spin-off preserves the original film’s awkward rhythms and deadpan delivery while letting the full cast return in voice form. Its short run makes it an easy afternoon binge for anyone who wants more time in that specific Idaho weirdness without committing to a longer series.
F is for Family
Bill Burr’s 1970s sitcom wrapped after five seasons in 2021, leaving behind a strong ensemble cast that included Laura Dern, Justin Long, and Sam Rockwell. Its traditional multi-camera structure and focus on working-class family friction made it a steady, grounded counterpoint to Netflix’s more experimental animated fare.
Mating Season
Premiering on Netflix in May 2026, this new series from the Big Mouth creators transplants romantic-comedy dynamics into an animal world with the same blend of frank bodily humor and emotional honesty. Early word positions it as a fresh evolution of the team’s signature style, giving BoJack fans another reason to check in with the same creative voices.
Plenty of these series reward the same kind of close attention BoJack earned, whether through layered character arcs or willingness to sit with uncomfortable ideas. Streaming libraries keep expanding, so the wait for the next project from that corner of animation feels shorter with each new season that drops.
