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.
264 Reviews
Already looking forward to next season
Rob133115 May 2023
I actually really enjoyed Shrinking. It's about a grieving therapist (Jason Segal) who has enough and starts telling his patients exactly what he really thinks of them. What follows is a really funny series that will make you laugh out loud. The best part of the show are the interactions between Segal's character and Harrison Ford's character. This show has gotten nothing but great reviews for a reason. This show will no doubt be nominated for all kind of awards and deservingly so. It must be doing well because it's already gotten an early renewal for a second season. I can't wait to see more of this!
I want more Jessica Williams!
SimonSaysSmallScreen10 February 2023
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.
Harrison Ford needs to do more comedy!
suggs5329 March 2023
Harrison Ford is simply amazing in this show! His dry delivery is the absolute best. His curmudgeon demeanor and sharp tongue is now my life goal when I reach my elder years. He's hysterical and I need more of this in my life!!! Also, if you're a fan of Jason Segel, you will not be disappointed.
This show is so beautifully written. It has well-rounded characters dealing with real issues. It brings all the feels and leaves you wanting more each week. In the vein of Ted Lasso, it feels like a warm hug. I cannot wait for season 2! Anyway, watch this show. You will be so happily surprised and glad you took the journey.
This show is so beautifully written. It has well-rounded characters dealing with real issues. It brings all the feels and leaves you wanting more each week. In the vein of Ted Lasso, it feels like a warm hug. I cannot wait for season 2! Anyway, watch this show. You will be so happily surprised and glad you took the journey.
Comedy gold
northernpaladin19 May 2023
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.
Go watch it RIGHT NOW!!
aidan-buesing28 January 2023
This show slaps!! The characters have a lot of growth even in the first and second episode, the jokes are perfectly timed and executed, and all of the actors are doing a superb job! This is one of the best piolet episodes I've seen in quite a while! Harrison Ford does an amazing job in his supporting role and Jason Segal does a wonderful job playing a flawed, damaged character that is trying to be a better person and father. This is one of the best shows I have seen in a while! This show made me laugh like I haven't in a long time. As a psychology student this show is hilarious, and as a theatre student I can appreciate how great the script flows. I cannot understand the negative reviews as this is already one of my favorite shows after only two episodes. I hope the rest is as good!!
Wasnt Expecting This To Be This Good
chocolatepopcorn31 January 2023
Two episodes out currently and this show exhibits a lot of promise, the chemistry between characters is infectious and even oddly so at times... its heartwarming in ways that most shows aren't, reminding solely of the show Community for these elements. I'm not sure if this accurately displays a therapist's way of coping with issues but it sure does allow room for Jason Segel to put his own spin on it. Harrison Ford plays Dr Rhodes, Jason's boss and mentor of sorts.. I wasn't sure how his character was going to work in this show but the antisocial likeness of Rhodes sure does play into a persona that Ford meets quite well when thinking about the more apprehensive elements of his character Han Solo in Star Wars, it just fits like a glove in this show. Somehow all too relatable, Sean (Luke Tennie) plays somewhat of a son figure to Jimmy (Segel) while he deals with familial issues of his own with his daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell)... What I see here feels so vivid and the possibilities maybe (?) endless as I see Jimmy navigate these things. Btw, the intro theme to this show is so good, I didnt even skip it when watching the 2nd episode... And the music in this show is so good. Overall this is turning out to be a wonderful show and I hope it only keeps getting better from here.
I'm loving it so far.
cscott233128 January 2023
I think the storylines are great. I can't wait to see who all we get to meet!! I'll be happy to see where these go. And as they flesh these out I see myself getting more invested. It didn't take me long at all to care about what happens to awoke of these characters. Has a great cast! I've laughed but I'm sure this will be sad at some point. Even if it's a sweet sad ya know. I'll tune in every week ready to see what happens. Minds wish I could binge it though, like that's how much I'm into it. I wasn't sure Jason Segel was the right choice when I wanted the previews. I was wrong, he's won me over in two episodes. Excited to see what it goes.
Downhill slope
drdebh4 April 2023
Show started out interesting with substance; however, it really swiftly became tedious, monotonous, and less interesting. It's more difficult with each episode to stay invested in the characters, story line, character development and honestly are these people believable. There are a few that are relatable, but so few that in between it's hard to stay invested. I expected a lot more from the the strong intro episodes and then it just floundered into the abyss. My attention is waning as fast as the relevance of the plot and characters. It's disappointing because the cast is capable of so much more. Grow these characters up. Not everyone stays in adolescence forever so give some of them some maturity.
it is helping me a lot handle my own anxiety and pain
zsomborbathori29 January 2023
I have just been through a bad breakup where i wanted to end my life it was so impactful and unxepected for me. But looking at the first two episodes already made me think positively about life and about my own problems. All episodes are funny and taking mental problems with a small twist and fun. It shows weaknesses of people and tries to focus on the joyful side of life, and the way to move on from the pain. Which is exactly what i want. I dont want people telling me to move on, but having the pain of moving on. I need to focus on something else, on joy on happines and fun, and with that slowly moving past the pain, or at least covering up the pain. So yes, I am eagerly looking forward to the new episodes. Thank you!
It's a Bill Lawrence Comedy
margherita_pizza14 April 2023
Shrinking is a frustrating show. There's bones of a good comedy, and pieces of interesting characters, but when it comes down to it, it's a Bill Lawrence comedy. So if you like his other shows like Scrubs and Ted Lasso, then Shrinking will be up your alley. Otherwise, it's a little bit of a frustrating watch because I think it could be much stronger.
I'm mainly going to focus on the negatives in this review, but I want to call a couple pluses.
Sean is a fantastic character. His storyline is the most well rounded and grounded part of the show. He's actually probably the very best character I've seen from any Bill Lawrence show. Luke Tennie brings a lot of nuance to the character and knocks it out the park.
I also think Harrison Ford's character and storyline is a solid B-storyline. I do feel like they're kind of wasting his performance somewhat (gruff and low energy is pretty much all you get), but Harrison has a few moments of really good comedic timing that kills it.
So what's frustrating? I think one of the things I struggle with is Bill's characters are constantly brimming with "LOOK AT ME, I'M QUIRKY OR DAMAGED" energy. You see this in Scrubs. You see this in Ted Lasso. You really see it in Shrinking. So most of the characters are two-dimensional caricatures that get more annoying the more you see them, because they never really get fleshed out much more than at a surface level.
The dialogue is a mess. It's got that constant "LOOK AT ME, THIS ISN'T NETWORK TV, I CAN CURSE AS MUCH AS I WANT" energy. Look, I love crude comedies. Always Sunny, South Park, Rick & Morty are in my pantheon. But have you ever known anyone who seems like he/she is constantly cursing, because they're trying too hard to sound cool and edgy? The dialogue for Shrinking is just bleeding with this energy. We get it. You're not on NBC anymore. You can say the F word as much as you want. At least use it in a funny way. Also, "greasing the peach" is dumb. Everyone knows peaches are butts.
Also, this is neither here nor there. I love the energy that Jessica Williams brings to her character. I think she owns Gaby, and that's 100% her performance. But I struggle with her character in that it feels like white people writing what they think are black voices intended for white audience consumption. I appreciate the on-screen diversity, but I think they could use some more diversity in the writers room too.
Anyway this got long. TL;DR if you like Ted Lasso, you'll like this show. And if you didn't, you won't.
I'm mainly going to focus on the negatives in this review, but I want to call a couple pluses.
Sean is a fantastic character. His storyline is the most well rounded and grounded part of the show. He's actually probably the very best character I've seen from any Bill Lawrence show. Luke Tennie brings a lot of nuance to the character and knocks it out the park.
I also think Harrison Ford's character and storyline is a solid B-storyline. I do feel like they're kind of wasting his performance somewhat (gruff and low energy is pretty much all you get), but Harrison has a few moments of really good comedic timing that kills it.
So what's frustrating? I think one of the things I struggle with is Bill's characters are constantly brimming with "LOOK AT ME, I'M QUIRKY OR DAMAGED" energy. You see this in Scrubs. You see this in Ted Lasso. You really see it in Shrinking. So most of the characters are two-dimensional caricatures that get more annoying the more you see them, because they never really get fleshed out much more than at a surface level.
The dialogue is a mess. It's got that constant "LOOK AT ME, THIS ISN'T NETWORK TV, I CAN CURSE AS MUCH AS I WANT" energy. Look, I love crude comedies. Always Sunny, South Park, Rick & Morty are in my pantheon. But have you ever known anyone who seems like he/she is constantly cursing, because they're trying too hard to sound cool and edgy? The dialogue for Shrinking is just bleeding with this energy. We get it. You're not on NBC anymore. You can say the F word as much as you want. At least use it in a funny way. Also, "greasing the peach" is dumb. Everyone knows peaches are butts.
Also, this is neither here nor there. I love the energy that Jessica Williams brings to her character. I think she owns Gaby, and that's 100% her performance. But I struggle with her character in that it feels like white people writing what they think are black voices intended for white audience consumption. I appreciate the on-screen diversity, but I think they could use some more diversity in the writers room too.
Anyway this got long. TL;DR if you like Ted Lasso, you'll like this show. And if you didn't, you won't.
Phoney Baloney
kyra_hemsworth17 March 2023
The trailer looked good. Jason Segel, as a therapist, finally snapping at an obtuse client who's willfully blind to her partner's abuse. And, creators of Ted Lasso! Great, right?
But, that intriguing premise, wittily pulling client's heads under "the cold tap of facts", quickly evaporates. This show is just so damn phoney, who are these people?
The way they talk, react, handle life grates with BS; it's all so try-hard and false. Even Curb Your Enthusiasm, a farce, is a more realistic rendering of wrangling first-world problems while being rich in California.
There are moments of humour, for sure (especially Michael Urie); but, so much is "huh, who talks like this?" Take Liz, please, the fake-faced next door neighbour and her gettin' real with the tiresomely vulgar Gaby...uuuggh.
"Shrinking" presents a wannabe Utopia imagined by rich, privileged people in their cozy, stylish bubbles. Also, the dialogue goes into the toilet so, so relentlessly; lame TMI sex jokes means the writers are desperate, lazy or both. And it reeks here.
The decor, clothes, cars and lush Pasadena backdrops are fabulous. But, if the brain trust here hoped they were going to impart valuable life lessons, deep truths or relationship insights, which I think they did....well....the decor, clothes, cars and lush Pasadena backdrops are fabulous.
FWIW, update: When the main character sat down with his teenage daughter to tell her about him having sex with a family friend, persisting even when she was so uncomfortable, we finally bailed. Too stupid, too unreal, too smugly weird. Sigh, too bad. We tried.
But, that intriguing premise, wittily pulling client's heads under "the cold tap of facts", quickly evaporates. This show is just so damn phoney, who are these people?
The way they talk, react, handle life grates with BS; it's all so try-hard and false. Even Curb Your Enthusiasm, a farce, is a more realistic rendering of wrangling first-world problems while being rich in California.
There are moments of humour, for sure (especially Michael Urie); but, so much is "huh, who talks like this?" Take Liz, please, the fake-faced next door neighbour and her gettin' real with the tiresomely vulgar Gaby...uuuggh.
"Shrinking" presents a wannabe Utopia imagined by rich, privileged people in their cozy, stylish bubbles. Also, the dialogue goes into the toilet so, so relentlessly; lame TMI sex jokes means the writers are desperate, lazy or both. And it reeks here.
The decor, clothes, cars and lush Pasadena backdrops are fabulous. But, if the brain trust here hoped they were going to impart valuable life lessons, deep truths or relationship insights, which I think they did....well....the decor, clothes, cars and lush Pasadena backdrops are fabulous.
FWIW, update: When the main character sat down with his teenage daughter to tell her about him having sex with a family friend, persisting even when she was so uncomfortable, we finally bailed. Too stupid, too unreal, too smugly weird. Sigh, too bad. We tried.
Not silly like other Apple TV+ offerings.
vbvnzmjs28 January 2023
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.
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.
Solid engaging and worth it!
louieshowers19 March 2023
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.
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.
Really enjoying this
stbeardslee30 January 2023
From the reviews I'm reading here, people either seem to love this show or dislike it pretty intensely, and it feels like it might depend on the reviewers reaction to Jason Segal. I've enjoyed his movies and I think he's perfect for this role -- and the addition of Harrison Ford takes the show to an even higher level.
The writing is excellent, the story is fresh and the characters are original without going over the top into stereotypically too quirky. The relationships are complex and emotional, and very real human challenges are well-drawn. It can be laugh-out-loud funny and in the next minute bring on tears.
I was truly disappointed after the second episode when I realized I would have to wait for more. Highly recommend!
The writing is excellent, the story is fresh and the characters are original without going over the top into stereotypically too quirky. The relationships are complex and emotional, and very real human challenges are well-drawn. It can be laugh-out-loud funny and in the next minute bring on tears.
I was truly disappointed after the second episode when I realized I would have to wait for more. Highly recommend!
Really Enjoying it
goingtojapan10 February 2023
I was actually shocked by all the boo hooing going on here. My husband and I are really enjoying each episode. People complaining about jokes falling flat are probably not watching the same show. I'm actually very impressed by the entire cast, very rarely do you get so many actors that can really feed off each other and make one five minute scene feel like two minutes. For example, the scene where Sean is looking through the trash. There's so much chunk on TV and not much is worth the time to invest but Shrinking is actually a good one to watch and I would be shocked if you truly were disappointed.
so much fun
cherold5 August 2023
Messed up therapist Jason Segal works to put his life back together, get his daughter to stop hating him, and help his patients by doing a lot of borderline unethical things that are probably a really bad idea.
I don't really love Jason Segal, but he grew on me as the therapist, and the supporting cast includes Harrison Ford and Jessica WIlliams, both of whom I do love. The series is often very funny and touching in a non-annoying way, with good support from Christa Miller and Lukita Maxwell.
I was a little on the fence after the first episode but the series quickly grew on me and by the end I was sold. Recommended.
I don't really love Jason Segal, but he grew on me as the therapist, and the supporting cast includes Harrison Ford and Jessica WIlliams, both of whom I do love. The series is often very funny and touching in a non-annoying way, with good support from Christa Miller and Lukita Maxwell.
I was a little on the fence after the first episode but the series quickly grew on me and by the end I was sold. Recommended.
Best show in a LONG time
bcowan-6179019 February 2023
It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a new show this much. I've tried many, but they all have missed the mark, and lots are down right terrible. This show fires on all cylinders. It is a well written story, about intelligent people, and every actor in it just nails their part. I eagerly look forward to every new episode. For this to happen, I need characters that I care about. Amazingly, Shrinking has managed to make me care about every single one of them. The dialogue is spectacular. I especially like the scenes with Harrison Ford's character having chats with the daughter of Jason Segel's character. Thanks for all involved in bringing this terrific show to my TV screen.
*F-Bombs Away...*
musicali726 March 2023
The show has its moments. But. What's the deal with all the F-Bombs?!? I enjoy a good F-Bomb, like most people...but the writers of this show are obsessed with one F-bomb after another from the entire cast and its characters, and most of time they seem forced - just for the sake of dropping a F-bomb. I keep thinking it's eventually going to stop or become less frequent, but it keeps getting worse. During one of the most recent episodes, it was like a machine gun of F-bombs. I counted 11 F-bombs during a 2 minute scene between 3 cast members, and it wasn't funny - it was actually kinda stupid. No one drops this many F-bombs in real life. Also, upper middle-class Fathers & their 16 year old daughters don't say the F-word repeatedly to each other like they do in this show. It's too the point, the F-bombs are so predictable, I now know when they're coming, and it makes the show even more stupid & unrealistic. Quentin Tarantino is the king of knowing when & when not to write a good F-bomb into a scene. But I'm sorry to say the writers of this show don't know when it is or it is not appropriate. And they need to take notes from Jesse Armstrong from Succession because at least his F-bombs aren't nearly as predictable and he writes an amazing show.
Went south fast
hotseatotsie10 March 2023
Warning: Spoilers
First off the show should be renamed. There's barely any "shrinking". The show is a about a handful of friends who are also co-workers. Nothing new or innovative here. And what happens in every cliche sitcom that isn't new or interesting? Affairs with friends, spilled secrets, bad hangovers, bad parenting, a gay best friend, all sitting in their nice backyards and invading each other's privacy at least once a day. I was hopeful in the first few episodes that this would be different than (insert any of the dozens of shows just like this) but after laughing for a second during the piano playing at the proposal party, it immediately went south. Puking, sleeping with your dead wife's best friend, your daughter overhearing that it happened.. there were so many more interesting ways to develop the characters and friendships but they took the cheap, easy and boring way out. Seen that story line a million times, no thanks.
Funny & Warm
jacqueu28 January 2023
Great writing, I love the characters, we need more of this; lite, but so real and who cannot relate to this ? I look forward to seeing more...... Harrison is phenomenal as always, looking good Harrison.
I feel like every character portrayed exactly how the comedy intended from the beginning, life should be something one can find some humor in or you might be inclined to be more on the grumpy side of the population.
Real life situations but turning these not so desirable circumstances into something everyone can see themselves and find something positive or at least an opportunity to make some changes.
We only get one life, I choose humor .
I feel like every character portrayed exactly how the comedy intended from the beginning, life should be something one can find some humor in or you might be inclined to be more on the grumpy side of the population.
Real life situations but turning these not so desirable circumstances into something everyone can see themselves and find something positive or at least an opportunity to make some changes.
We only get one life, I choose humor .
BIll Lawrence does it AGAIN
HannibalWilson3 February 2023
While I also appreciate the brilliance of Jason Segel and Brett Goldstein, I can't help but point out the genius that is Bill Lawrence. His ability to perfectly combine drama and comedy while also making such relatable characters in real life situations is something I've never seen anyone else be able to come close to, let alone do it time and time again. From Spin City to Scrubs to Cougar Town to Ted Lasso, and now to this gem, he has had a hand in making me go from laughing out loud to ugly crying in just the span of minutes going on several decades now. And I can't help but think It all leading to Shrinking is very fitting considering his work has played a large part in helping me mentally and emotionally so many times while laying on a couch.
Brilliant in every way
Homer_Ate229 March 2023
Brilliant in every way. This show had me and my partner laughing right the way through. What surprised us is that it did it with a well throught out, but simple story. The characters were all lovable and had their own qwerks and the humour felt natural and not forced. It really did leave us wanting more so we're both looking forward to season 2!
The only thing I would have liked to see more would be more time in the practice as some of the characters were not fully utilised in each episode.
Harrison Ford stole the show though, his blunt old man routine is an instant winner everytime. But he never overshadowed the other cast.
The only thing I would have liked to see more would be more time in the practice as some of the characters were not fully utilised in each episode.
Harrison Ford stole the show though, his blunt old man routine is an instant winner everytime. But he never overshadowed the other cast.
Big fan!
katimcbride19 March 2023
This show makes me so happy. It was very well cast and I found myself liking and feeling for the characters early on. Jason Segel is a wonderful dad character and he has really great chemistry with his on screen daughter. Teenage characters can be so annoying but she plays it with a maturity which I find delightful. Jessica Williams is absolutely outstanding and I can't seem to stop obsessing over her. I'm going to go back and watch everything she's been in.
Great one liners and Harrison Ford is an absolute gem. He brings an Oscar worthy performance to each and every scene. I'm so happy they chose and were able to cast him.
Crossing my fingers for a second season after this one wraps!
Great one liners and Harrison Ford is an absolute gem. He brings an Oscar worthy performance to each and every scene. I'm so happy they chose and were able to cast him.
Crossing my fingers for a second season after this one wraps!
The perfect feel-good show
aribak15 July 2023
I love this show.
Jason Segel has always intrigued me as a comedic actor. In HIMYM he masterfully showed this loving, between-the-lines thoughtful, crazy, impulsive Beer-cules persona that is both composed and irrational. I guess his capability to act in this way also makes him a fantastic drama actor, shown in the movie Our Friend. His character in this show is no less different, and I love it!!
Harrison Ford REALLY impressed me. Being used to him playing action figures, his role as a somewhat grumpy, careless (and loving but angsty) grandpa in Shrinking suprised me in a good way. It was unusual.
As a psychology student, I really loved the HBO show In Treatment, as it is more realistic in its depiction of the therapeutic process, the thoughts of therapist and the patient. However, its more heavy and therefore more tiresome in the long run. Shrinking though, is less realistic (all the therapists say stupid stuff, its hilarious), BUT way more fun!! Its light hearted, full of sarcastic and poking banter, AND loving, emphatic and thoughtful conversations.
I also love the fact that Shrinking includes people of different backgrounds and heritages without shoving it in the viewer's face. Between the comedic banters and hilarious situations, we see emotional encounters between people with meaningful messages.
Last but not least, Jessica Williams is fantastic in this show. She is perfect for this show, and counter-balances both the irrational Segel and grumpy Ford with the funniest lines. I laugh my ass off! I can't wait for the next season!
Jason Segel has always intrigued me as a comedic actor. In HIMYM he masterfully showed this loving, between-the-lines thoughtful, crazy, impulsive Beer-cules persona that is both composed and irrational. I guess his capability to act in this way also makes him a fantastic drama actor, shown in the movie Our Friend. His character in this show is no less different, and I love it!!
Harrison Ford REALLY impressed me. Being used to him playing action figures, his role as a somewhat grumpy, careless (and loving but angsty) grandpa in Shrinking suprised me in a good way. It was unusual.
As a psychology student, I really loved the HBO show In Treatment, as it is more realistic in its depiction of the therapeutic process, the thoughts of therapist and the patient. However, its more heavy and therefore more tiresome in the long run. Shrinking though, is less realistic (all the therapists say stupid stuff, its hilarious), BUT way more fun!! Its light hearted, full of sarcastic and poking banter, AND loving, emphatic and thoughtful conversations.
I also love the fact that Shrinking includes people of different backgrounds and heritages without shoving it in the viewer's face. Between the comedic banters and hilarious situations, we see emotional encounters between people with meaningful messages.
Last but not least, Jessica Williams is fantastic in this show. She is perfect for this show, and counter-balances both the irrational Segel and grumpy Ford with the funniest lines. I laugh my ass off! I can't wait for the next season!
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