Long Story Short isn’t your typical animated fare.

From the creator of Bojack Horseman and Undone, it’s a sprawling tale of the highs, lows, and everything in between of a Jewish family, the Schwoopers (a mix of the parents’ last names, Cooper and Schwartz). And while the show is exceptionally, delightfully Jewish, it’s more than accessible enough for anyone who doesn’t know the difference between a menorah and a hanukkiah.

While animated sitcoms like The Simpsons and Bob’s Burgers create a sense of timelessness in which characters never age, Long Story Short jumps around through the years, leaping decades forward and backward at will. This shift in storytelling allows for a remarkable nuance and emotional depth to the characters. Like Bojack, Long Story Short shines brightest when it g

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