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Long Story Short Debuts on Netflix to Strong Reviews After Early Season 2 Order

Critics single out inventive time shifts alongside an intimate focus on Jewish family life.

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Long Story Short. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2024

Overview

  • The new adult animated series from Raphael Bob-Waksberg follows the Bay Area Schwooper family across decades through a non-linear, vignette-driven structure.
  • Early reviews praise sharp writing, emotional resonance and a lived-in ensemble, while noting that the time jumps can feel jarring at first and the hand-drawn style is more restrained than BoJack Horseman.
  • Netflix renewed the series for a second season ahead of the premiere, reflecting confidence in the creator-led project.
  • Voice leads include Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson and Max Greenfield, with Nicole Byer and Dave Franco among featured guests.
  • Coverage notes a deep engagement with Jewish ritual and identity without explicit geopolitical terms, as Bob-Waksberg reports antisemitic online harassment targeting the show’s publicity.