Hollywoo

Hollywoo is a fictional city presented in the animated television series BoJack Horseman. It is a satirical portrayal of Los Angeles, California, and the entertainment industry. The city's name is a deliberate misspelling of Hollywood, intended to highlight its often-artificial and superficial nature. In the show, Hollywoo is characterized by its exaggerated celebrity culture, rampant commercialism, and the often-unfulfilled dreams of its inhabitants. Key landmarks and elements that mirror Los Angeles are present, such as a large, iconic sign that reads "Hollywoo," a nod to the Hollywood Sign.

The setting of Hollywoo serves as a backdrop for the show's exploration of themes like fame, addiction, depression, and the emptiness that can accompany success. The city's landscape is depicted as a mix of sprawling mansions, rundown apartments, bustling studios, and ubiquitous advertising. The residents of Hollywoo are a mix of humans and anthropomorphic animals, all striving for success, recognition, or simply survival in a competitive and often unforgiving environment. The series uses Hollywoo to critique the excesses and absurdities of the entertainment industry and the broader culture of celebrity worship. The name change from Hollywood to Hollywoo is a recurring gag and a subtle commentary on the perceived superficiality of the place.