The season's 12 episodes focus on personal failings, Hollywood satire, and emotional dysfunction through plots like BoJack's jealousy in "Yesterdayland," a funeral treasure hunt in "Still Broken," and a road trip in "Escape from L.A." Progressive elements appear incidentally rather than as the premise. Diane, a Vietnamese-American writer explicitly identified as a third-wave feminist, drives one subplot in "Hank After Dark" by exposing sexual misconduct allegations against talk-show host Hank Hippopopalous, mirroring contemporary Cosby-era controversies in a satirical light that critiques media hypocrisy and performative solidarity.

Other episodes touch lightly on gender dynamics in relationships ("After the Party") and animal rights comedy ("Chickens"), but these remain subplots within the core character-driven narrative of addiction, regret, and self-sabotage. Voice casting features established actors like Will Arnett, Alison Brie, and Aaron Paul with no source-material alterations or identity-focused recasts.

Creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg has defended the show's use of offensive humor against PC critiques, underscoring its non-activist intent. Audience and critical reception praised the season's depth without notable "woke" backlash or claims of prioritizing messaging over story.