Shrinking

TV Series
2023–
15
33m

IMDb RATING

8.1/10

103K

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POPULARITY

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A grieving therapist starts to tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge changes to people's lives - including his own.A grieving therapist starts to tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge changes to people's lives - including his own.A grieving therapist starts to tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge changes to people's lives - including his own.

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IMDb RATING

8.1/10

103K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

156

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 9 Primetime Emmys
- 9 wins & 55 nominations total

Episodes28

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TopTop-rated3 seasons3 years

• 2023–2026

Jessica Williams

Gaby

• 2023–2024

Harrison Ford

Paul

• 2023–2026

Luke Tennie

Sean

• 2023–2026

Michael Urie

Brian

• 2023–2026

Lukita Maxwell

Alice

• 2023–2026

Christa Miller

• 2023–2026

Ted McGinley

Derek

• 2023–2026

Rachel Stubington

Summer

• 2023–2024

Devin Kawaoka

Charlie

• 2023–2024

Wendie Malick

Dr. Julie Baram

• 2023–2024

Heidi Gardner

Grace

• 2023–2024

Brett Goldstein

Louis

• 2024

Gavin Lewis

Connor

• 2023–2024

Lily Rabe

• 2023–2024

Lilan Bowden

• 2023–2024

Kimberly Condict

Wally

• 2023–2024

Kenajuan Bentley

• 2023–2024

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Summary

Reviewers say 'Shrinking' is lauded for its humor, heartfelt moments, and strong performances by Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. The show's exploration of grief and mental health resonates with many, though some criticize its excessive profanity and reliance on clichés. Concerns about handling sensitive topics and character development are noted. Despite these issues, the show is often found enjoyable and relatable, particularly for those dealing with personal struggles.

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8northernpaladin

Comedy gold

This is fun pure and simple. Crisply written, great one liners, enough pathos to prevent it becoming Big Bang Theory for the middle classes, a joy to watch. Yes real therapists wouldn't behave like this but anyone with a functioning brain cell would know that so criticism from that perspective is just negativity for the sake of dragging the rating down. Are some of the characters stereotypes? Yes, but no offence is given and none should be taken, FYI, I worked with a gay guy who was exactly the stereotype shown here. The real success here is blending the seriousness of therapy and grief with the growing pains of life at different ages, stages and ways of life and making it dammed funny. Finally, who knew what a fine light comedy actor Harrison Ford is? A complete revelation and worth watching the show just for him.

8Supermanfan-13

Really Enjoyed It

Shrinking was just as good as I had hoped for. First of all, as soon as I saw Harrison Ford and Jason Segal were starring in it I was already going to watch it but then after reading all the positive reviews and watching the trailer my excitement grew even more. Well, I just finished it and it not only met my expectations but surpassed them. I'm not saying it's the best show of the year but it's an original, feel good comedy that will make you laugh throughout each episode. I'd definitely recommend this but make sure you give yourself enough time to watch it because you're going to want to binge it as quickly as you can.

8SimonSaysSmallScreen

I want more Jessica Williams!

And the rest of the show is great, too. Jason Segel is perfectly cast for this script. He has the weird, idiotically confident energy needed for this role. And Jessica is perfect. Her humor is just right for the dialogue. This is the new way of situation dramedies. No real punch lines, just engaging personalities with a pinch of quirk, and family circumstances that are just a little over the line from normal, but still relatable. Of course, Jimmy's behavior as a therapist is completely absurd. You would lose your license immediately. Just impossible. But we allow metaphorical situations in drama. And in this script, we sense a strong purposefulness in the decisions. We have to give the writers the benefit and try to get the gist. For me, it's easy and fun. Other reviewers, apparently, struggled.

9vbvnzmjs

Not silly like other Apple TV+ offerings.

I've watched the first two episodes and I find them compelling. Part of the reason is that I found there was something reality based off a therapist who needs therapy and wants to break through to his patients to unexpectedly break through his own issues.

I also respect the way it is presented - he is not doing something that other therapists should do, and that is quite clear.

It hasn't gotten into the silly situations of other shows like Loot, but it's still early in the series and I'll continue watching it.

The show isn't for everyone. That being said, I enjoy the depth of the characters that don't seem like caricatures; they are people who I am interested in getting to know.

8louieshowers

Solid engaging and worth it!

This was a solid production and very unique storyline. The acting was terrific. I love how each character embraces their imperfections and shows vulnerability and employs humor to make spiritual growth.

Shrinking has a ton of heartfelt moments, awkward moments, mildly funny cute moments and laugh out loud moments. I hope they continue to make additional seasons of this because the character development warrants it.

Is it perfect? No. But neither are any of us. I think the overuse of profanity takes away from the overall power potential here. It's almost like the writers are forcefully making the show edgy. I personally don't think it needed it. That's why I gave it an 8. Definitely worth watching it.

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Harrison Ford said, "This mixture of comedy and pathos and really emotional stuff, it gives you a sense of responsibility for the things you're communicating and how you're communicating. I think that that shows up on screen, and it shows up in the work these people do every day and how they do it. I had never done anything like this before and it was like suddenly recognizing what I've always wanted [acting] to be." He told Apple CEO Tim Cook "about the experience that I have with people who come up to me and say something about the show. And then I get to say something... and then they turn around and walk away. They do not want a picture. They do not want an autograph. They do not want to do anything. They just want to communicate that this means something to them. And it's an extraordinary experience in my life. That is a real thing. And it means the world to me."