Long Story Short (2025)
A fresh animated comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman, tracing one family's journey across the full arc of life.
Long Story Short - Series Information
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Raphael Bob-Waksberg
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Animation
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (26 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 10
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: August 22, 2025 (United States - TV-14), August 22, 2025 (Canada - 14+), August 22, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), August 22, 2025 (Germany - 16), August 22, 2025 (France - 16), August 22, 2025 (India - A), August 22, 2025 (Australia - M), August 22, 2025 (Brazil - 16), August 22, 2025 (Mexico - B-15), August 22, 2025 (Spain - 16), August 22, 2025 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: The Tornante Company, ShadowMachine, Vegan Blintzes
- Production Countries: United States of America
Long Story Short - Plot
From the creator of "BoJack Horseman" comes this animated comedy about a family over time, following siblings from childhood to adulthood and back again.
Long Story Short - Trailer
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Long Story Short - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Raphael Bob-Waksberg
Main Cast
- Lisa Edelstein
- Paul Reiser
- Ben Feldman
- Abbi Jacobson
- Max Greenfield
- Angelique Cabral
- Nicole Byer
- Michaela Dietz
- Dave Franco
- Zoe Lister-Jones
Writers
- Raphael Bob-Waksberg
- Mehar Sethi
- Taryn Englehart
- Elijah Aron
- Rachelle Williams
Executive Producers
- Noel Bright
- Raphael Bob-Waksberg
- Steven A. Cohen
Long Story Short - FAQs
Is Long Story Short connected to BoJack Horseman?
Long Story Short is not a sequel or spin-off of BoJack Horseman, but it shares the same creative DNA. Both series were created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, and the new show carries his signature blend of sharp wit, emotional depth, and unconventional storytelling — this time focused on family dynamics across time.
What is Long Story Short about?
Long Story Short is an animated comedy that follows a family across different stages of life, tracing siblings from childhood through adulthood and back again. Created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, the show blends humor with heartfelt storytelling, exploring how family relationships evolve — and sometimes regress — over the years.
Where can you stream Long Story Short?
Long Story Short is available to stream exclusively on Netflix, including on the Netflix Standard with Ads plan. All 10 episodes of Season 1 dropped on August 22, 2025, so you can binge the whole season at your own pace.
Who voices the characters in Long Story Short?
The voice cast is stacked with talent. Lisa Edelstein and Paul Reiser play the parents Naomi and Elliott, while Ben Feldman and Abbi Jacobson voice siblings Avi and Shira. Max Greenfield, Angelique Cabral, Nicole Byer, Dave Franco, and Zoe Lister-Jones round out the ensemble.
When did Long Story Short premiere on Netflix?
Long Story Short made its Netflix debut on August 22, 2025, releasing simultaneously across multiple regions including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, and several other countries — all on the same day.
Will Long Story Short get a second season?
As of its 2025 premiere, Long Story Short is listed as a Returning Series and is currently in production, suggesting Netflix has plans beyond Season 1. No official announcement about a second season has been confirmed yet, so fans should stay tuned for updates.
What animated shows are similar to Long Story Short?
If Long Story Short clicks with you, check out Close Enough, The Great North, and Duncanville for similarly warm, character-driven adult animation. For more of Raphael Bob-Waksberg's sensibility, revisiting BoJack Horseman is an obvious next step — and Ten Year Old Tom offers comparable offbeat family humor.
Who created and produced Long Story Short?
Raphael Bob-Waksberg, best known for creating BoJack Horseman, developed Long Story Short. The series is produced by The Tornante Company, ShadowMachine, and Vegan Blintzes, with Noel Bright and Steven A. Cohen serving as executive producers alongside Bob-Waksberg himself.
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