Reviving an Icon: A Family's Journey Through Life in Adult Animation

  • 12-07-2025 |
  • Vivienne Lockhart

This fresh project marks an exciting return from the mind behind the widely acclaimed animated series featuring an anthropomorphic horse who captured audiences with its blend of humor and poignant emotion. Many fans of that celebrated show will be thrilled to learn that the talent responsible for it is back with an entirely new endeavor on Netflix.

The previous series, noted for its deep emotional layers and a unique mix of dark humor, continues to rank among the most highly regarded animated programs ever produced. Although that chapter concluded some years back, its creator remains influential in the animation world, making his forthcoming work a highly anticipated event.

This coming August, Raphael Bob-Waksberg introduces an adult-oriented animation that tracks one family’s journey through time. The story navigates significant milestones from early years, through adolescence, and into later life, highlighting a tapestry of humorous disputes and witty banter alongside moments of genuine warmth and sentiment, perfectly capturing the assorted peaks and valleys of life.

The new series will feature an impressive ensemble, including:

  • Lisa Edelstein
  • Paul Reiser
  • Ben Feldman
  • Abbi Jacobson
  • Max Greenfield
  • Angelique Cabral
  • Nicole Byer
  • Dave Franco
  • Michaela Dietz

Anticipation builds as the series is scheduled to debut on Netflix on August 22, with a teaser trailer already available for fans eager to catch a glimpse of the upcoming narrative adventure.