Long Story Short: Release date news, streaming details and more about the upcoming animated comedy

Created and executive produced by Raphael Bob‑Waksberg, the creator of the popular BoJack Horseman, Long Story Short is an upcoming animated comedy series set to release on 22 August 2025. The story follows the Schwooper siblings for almost a decade, from childhood to adulthood, echoing the family dynamics in the timeline and from every stage of life.

Just as Bojack Horseman was an introspective and reflective show, the upcoming Netflix show will be reflective with a tincture of comedy. Read on to know more about the streaming schedule of Long Story Short.

Long Story Short: Release date and streaming schedule, explored

Season 1 of the upcoming animated show will consist of 10 episodes and premiere worldwide on Netflix on Friday, August 22, 2025, coinciding with the BoJack Horseman anniversary. According to reports, the episodes blend emotional depth with sharp and adult humor. Those who have watched and loved Bojack Horseman for its dark and introspective monologues, giving voice to the feelings of many, would enjoy this show as well, only on Netflix.

The official synopsis of the show, as per IMDb, reads,

"A dysfunctional family's shared history, inside jokes, and old wounds are explored in this adult animated comedy spanning multiple years."

While Bojack Horseman was a dark comedy about a celebrity's fading existence, Long Story Short portrays a dysfunctional family for over a year to explore various themes of generational trauma, the meaning of life, and family as an institution.

Who is in the voice cast of Long Story Short?

Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson, and Max Greenfield voice the three Schwooper siblings, young and adult versions. Along with them, there is Lisa Edelstein, known for The Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce; Paul Reiser from Stranger Things; and Angelique Cabral from Life in Pieces, among others. Some recurring roles will be voiced by Dave Franco and Michaela Dietz, along with the supporting cast.

The series is produced by Tornante Television and animated by ShadowMachine, with co‑executive producers Corey Campodonico and Alex Bulkley. Noel Bright and Steven A. Cohen are also executive producers.

The makers' trust is evident with the show getting renewed for a second season even before the first episode premieres.

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The trailer released on August 1 sets the tone for the show, which balances emotional resonance with some surreal wit, similar to Bob‑Waksberg's previous work, but distinctly its own voice. It showcases a non-linear, time-jumping style tracking the siblings' joy, regrets, growth, and compromises, along with some gut-punching dialogues.

Long Story Short is indeed worth anticipating, especially for all the Bojack Horseman lovers.

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