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Season 1 – Shrinking

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Jan 2023

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Jimmy struggles to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend and therapist; he decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path, unfiltered, brutal honesty; will it make things better-or unleash uproarious chaos?

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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

02/12/2025

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.

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

02/06/2023

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

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Alison Herman

The Ringer

02/04/2023

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

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

Jul 25

It's one of those lovely series that lifts your spirits in difficult times, not because it doesn't touch on serious and important topics, but quite the opposite: it does so, but from a pleasant and fun perspective. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Ally Ham

The Review Geek

08/06/2024

8/10

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.

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Alison de Souza

The Straits Times (Singapore)

08/15/2023

3/5

Likeable but melancholic comedy drama...

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Doug C.

@RT48712476 Apr 14

Excellent writing and acting! Why aren't there more great shows like this one?

Sharang L

@Scribe187 Apr 13

Mildy distracting. Segel miscasts himself. Jessica Williams as Gaby is a hoot. Her scenes and a few of Harrison Ford's are the highlights in this middling affair.

Lee T

@Shoopuf Apr 4

This show is poorly written, and pretty stupid, it needs to be knocked down a few pegs. Go watch After Life.

Paul B

@OddBurton Apr 4

The writing in this show is phenomenal, genuinely laugh-out-loud funny with interesting, unique characters.

Young S.

@YoungStevie Apr 4

If you want to understand the mind of today’s progressive then watch. There are lots of obsessions on race and gender. Lots of patronizing conversations too. And bizarre takes on racism. Imagine going your entire life thinking that as a white person if you park your car on the sidewalk in Pasadena that the police will come and offer to drive it home for you.? In what world? Imagine writing that in a script? It’s just bizarre. And there’s a ton of unnecessary F words..

Catherine M

@Cathrine1234 Mar 30

This show is hysterically funny, however it is completely ruined because the characters overuse the F word (extremely overuse). It would be a whole lot funnier without so much use of the F word. It becomes cumbersome to watch.

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Jason Segel

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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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