Why It’s Not So Bad to Be a Side Character in Someone Else’s Life
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In Bojack Horseman, “Esteemed Character Actress Margo Martindale” appears as an exaggerated, absurd version of herself. On paper, she’s a side character—a supporting actress both in Hollywood and in the show. But through her chaotic escapades, she embodies something deeply philosophical: the dignity and meaning of not being the central figure.
A story focused only on the protagonist becomes narrow and suffocating. Side characters expand the frame, proving that the world is bigger than one perspective. Margo Martindale reminds us that even when we are not the “main character,” our presence makes the world complete.
In life, we may often feel secondary to someone else’s journey—a friend’s triumph, a partner’s struggle, a child’s growth. But that doesn’t mean our lives don’t matter. It means we are part of something larger, and our smaller roles help hold the story together.
Being the protagonist is exhausting. Bojack carries the crushing weight of attention, responsibility, and self-destruction. Side characters, by contrast, can move with more freedom. Martindale isn’t weighed down by constant self-importance; she slips in and out, bringing chaos and humor.
We find comfort here: it’s okay if not every scene is about us. Sometimes life is easier, lighter, even more joyful when we don’t have to be the star.
Martindale’s life in the show is absurd—heists, kidnappings, surreal adventures. But this exaggeration reveals a truth: everyone we overlook, from a quiet neighbor to a cashier, carries entire worlds of meaning. Side characters are not empty—they are full of potential, just out of sight.
The comedy highlights what real life often hides: there is dignity in every role, no matter how small.
Philosophically, Martindale embodies the truth that we are all both protagonists and side characters, depending on the perspective. To one person, you might be the star; to another, you are a supporting figure. And that’s okay—because life is not a solo performance, but an ensemble.