BoJack Horseman has a lot of running jokes and great visual humour, which makes it a tremendously entertaining show to watch. But the programme also addresses contentious subjects with extraordinary insight and grim truth. Each of the key characters is tragic in their own unique manner, but none of their stories are as heartbreaking as that of Sarah Lynn, the pop sensation and co-star of BoJack’s Horsin’ Around.
At first glance, Sarah Lynn seems like a carefree young woman who only wants to have fun. But as the show goes on, cracks begin to appear. Since she could remember, sadness and hopelessness had always been a part of her existence. Her life just kept getting worse and worse ever since she was cast as a kid performer.
As A Child, She Was Isolated
Sarah Lynn didn’t have a “typical” childhood because she sprang to fame on one of the most popular comedies of the 1990s when she was still quite young. She was not just a victim of what she herself had referred to as “child labour,” but she also worked so much and was homeschooled that she had no opportunity to interact socially with other children. She was essentially cut off from peers her own age.
BoJack Failed Her
BoJack served as a sort of father figure for Sarah Lynn, but he failed miserably. He gave her the well-known speech about giving people what they want when she was just six years old. She also first began using vodka while on the set of Horsin’ Around after BoJack left some lying around. When they were adults, Sarah Lynn was urged by BoJack to go out and party and they even had sex. He never paused to think that by supporting her, he was actually making Sarah Lynn’s situation worse.
But it was after she had passed out in the planetarium that he fully let her down. Before dialling 911, he held off for 17 minutes. She might have lived if he had called sooner.
Her Relationship With Food
Sarah Lynn’s mother began calorie-counting for her when she was still a little child and reprimanded her for consuming carbohydrates. Her connection with food and her body was impacted as a result, as was evident by her struggles with disordered eating and a poor self-image.
Everyone at the supper in “The View From Halfway Down” ate their final meal. By stubbornly refusing to give in to her mother until the very end, Sarah Lynn may have, inadvertently, come to appreciate being able to eat whatever she pleased.
Paparazzi Wouldn’t Leave Her Alone
The character of Sarah Lynn illustrates the drawbacks of celebrity. Although she did reside in a sizable estate, she lacked solitude and control over her life. She was constantly being followed by paparazzi, and she was clearly irritated about it. She frequently acted out as a result of the stress and worry of continuously being watched, which led to various scandals that were highlighted in the episode “Prickly-Muffin.”
People Took Advantage Of Her
Many individuals mistreated Sarah Lynn, especially those who were in charge of looking after her. Her mother was the first to do so, exploiting her to pursue her own ambitions of fame and wealth. the presence of BoJack.
Except when he needed anything from her, he never considered seeing her. He visited her when The BoJack Horseman Show was having trouble to see if she would be open to appearing as a guest star. When he needed a diversion or a party partner, he also phoned her.
She Didn’t Care For Fortune & Fame
Being a well-known actor and pop singer was not Sarah Lynn’s desire; rather, it belonged to her mother. She told BoJack just before she passed away that she wanted to become an architect instead. The otherwise unruly Sarah Lynn displayed excellent architectural expertise throughout the entire programme.
When Sarah Lynn got cast in Horsin’ Around, her mother reminded her, “Mommy didn’t do what she did to the Star Search producer so that you might be an architect,” making Sarah Lynn feel burdened and guilty for pursuing her own desires.
She Had No Friends
One of those BoJack Horseman characters who would be challenging to get along with is Sarah Lynn. She displayed risky behaviour that made her seem egotistical and cruel. She was obviously yearning to be in a relationship with someone who would care for her, but sadly, individuals only contacted her when they were in need. It was painful to witness her struggle to navigate life on her own without any real help.
She Was Addicted To Drugs And Alcohol
In the series, Sarah Lynn used all the medicines she could discover to treat her addiction, which was well-documented. She did at one point become sober, but despite her best intentions, she continued to use. She claimed to be sober instead since she had read that using drugs or drinking alcohol after a prolonged absence would make it feel even more intense the next time. She began using drugs and alcohol as a coping technique when she was a heartbreakingly young age.
She Was Desperate For Validation
Sarah Lynn was taken advantage of by everyone but couldn’t defend herself. That’s because Sarah Lynn’s only want was to sense love, need, and visibility. She yearned for approval in whatever way possible. In the end, she was only wearing her T-shirt because someone paid her to. She wasn’t motivated by money, though. She was merely grateful that someone gave her attention.
She Was Sexually Abused By Her Stepfather
Her homeschooling was done by her stepfather, a bear and so-called photographer. Additionally, it was strongly hinted that he had sexually molested her. Sarah Lynn claimed to be familiar with the flavour of bear fur in the song “Still Broken.”
It’s likely that Sarah Lynn’s stepfather’s activities went completely undiscovered or, worse yet, that her mother didn’t care enough to take any action because she never demonstrated genuine concern for her daughter.
