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Season 1 – Shrinking

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2023

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A grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks; ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making big changes to people's lives including his own.

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Critics Consensus

Shrinking has darker ideas on its mind than its earnest approach can often translate, but Jason Segel and Harrison Ford's sparkling turns make these characters worth close analysis.

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Tara Judah

Sight & Sound

While broad stereotyping worked beautifully for Brett Goldstein as the uber-angry footballer Roy Kent in Ted Lasso, Segel’s over-egging here comes across as insincere.

Feb 12, 2025

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

For a story fuelled by grief, Shrinking expertly balances a hard-to-hit tone. It can be melancholic and hopeful, gloomy and absurd.

Feb 6, 2023

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Alison Herman

The Ringer

The latest Apple TV+ series with a focus on therapy comes from some of the people behind Ted Lasso, but without the same success.

Feb 4, 2023

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Ally Ham

The Review Geek

Where humans are involved, things are always going to be a little messy. That message envelopes Shrinking–a cozy comedy drama with a strong empathetic core.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 6, 2024

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Alison de Souza

The Straits Times (Singapore)

Likeable but melancholic comedy drama...

Rated: 3/5

Aug 15, 2023

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Ilan Preskovsky

Channel24 (South Africa)

With its winning cast... solid comedy hit rate and well-pitched character-driven drama, it's both a more than worthy follow-up to Ted Lasso and a real delight in and of itself.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 25, 2023

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Sebastián S

Los primeros capítulos resultan entretenidos, principalmente por la curiosidad de conocer a cada personaje y sus conflictos. Sin embargo, hacia la mitad de la temporada, la trama se vuelve predecible y pierde fuerza, sin giros notables ni capítulos que realmente destaquen. Algunos personajes, como la hija del protagonista, no evolucionan y terminan siendo monótonos; su actitud, marcada por la carencia emocional, se vuelve repetitiva y poco interesante. A pesar de esto, la serie no es mala: cuenta con buen presupuesto, actuaciones sólidas y una dirección visual cuidada. No obstante, ciertos recursos, como las caminatas por la misma colina, se sienten reciclados y restan frescura al conjunto.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/11/25

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Mike J

This series is special. Segal, Williams, and the legendary Harrison Ford are next level. This may be my favorite show since "Schitt's Creek" which swept the Emmys a few years ago. This show is special. Every episode is a dream.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/25

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Sean M.

This show is great. It has humor, an easy digestible plot, and characters you grow to care about. Jason Segal is normally the standout, but the entire cast brings something to the table here. Watch if you want an easy show to watch, that is still able to capture your full attention and make you want to continue.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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Cory C

Best TV since Ted Lasso, Harrison Ford and Jason Siegal are standouts. Every character gets their time in the spotlight and it is never wasted. A father struggling with the aftermath of losing his wife makes for a deeply moving and compelling story with amazing comedy throughout.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/26/25

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Laurian D

Absolutely terrific and it never derails.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/30/25

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Chris M

Tremendous acting with a well paced, funny, dialogue. Well written with tremendous character development.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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Bill Lawrence

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Brett Goldstein

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Jason Segel

Jimmy

Jessica Williams

Gaby

Harrison Ford

Dr. Paul Rhodes

Episode 1

Aired Jan 27, 2023

Coin Flip

Jimmy, a therapist mourning his wife, takes a more proactive approach with his patients in the hopes that helping them will help himself.

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Episode 2

Aired Jan 27, 2023

Fortress of Solitude

To get Sean out of legal trouble, Jimmy reconnects with his estranged best friend, while trying to hide it all from Paul.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 3, 2023

Fifteen Minutes

Jimmy witnesses Gaby in a compromising situation; Paul advises Alice on how to deal with her grief while facing a loss of his own.

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 10, 2023

Potatoes

As things spiral at work, Jimmy confronts Liz for interfering in his life; Paul struggles with whether to tell his daughter his diagnosis.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 17, 2023

Woof

When Jimmy hits a roadblock with Sean, he doesn't have Paul to consult for advice; Brian makes an announcement about his relationship.

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Episode 6

Aired Feb 24, 2023

Imposter Syndrome

At Alice's urging, Jimmy agrees to host a party; Gaby struggles with her post-divorce libido; Liz recommends medical marijuana to Paul.

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Episode 7

Aired Mar 3, 2023

Apology Tour

Jimmy attempts damage control after his party; Paul's daughter pays another visit; Liz and Sean discover they have something in common.

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Episode 8

Aired Mar 10, 2023

Boop

Paul and Brian come to Jimmy's aid when Alice starts acting out; Liz and Sean support Gaby by accompanying her to an event.

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Episode 9

Aired Mar 17, 2023

Moving Forward

Jimmy encourages an ambivalent Paul to accept a career achievement award; Sean approaches Liz with a business proposal.

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Episode 10

Aired Mar 24, 2023

Closure

As Brian's wedding approaches, Alice takes issue with how Jimmy is living his life; Liz learns a secret.

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