I think it's great that they are not making BoJack "just the douche" character. Backstories help a lot but it's also just about setting up the scene: can people be good in the environment? What are the motivations, challenges, triggers, and obstacles? Who defines happiness?
my life of course would just as different if there weren't western influences. now that there is the internet, you can make some choices. speaking with my share of lamenting and grieving about my childhood and my land.