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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.
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 Full Review 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 Full Review Linda Holmes NPR On its own terms, the show is a bright spot in a very crowded landscape that isn't always this good at taking pain and decency — and comedy — and giving them all room to breathe. Jan 31, 2023 Full Review 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 Full Review Alison de Souza The Straits Times (Singapore) Likeable but melancholic comedy drama... Rated: 3/5 Aug 15, 2023 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
DARYLL N It's one of the best shows I've ever watched. It's got everything. It's really funny with quick witted funny dialogue which has a more natural tone, whilst also being cool and unexpected at the same time. It's remarkable how they've managed to pull this off- people say things you don't expect and catch you off guard which makes you laugh (even LOL, even LMAO and even LMFAO). The way they do it is by blending a cool, stylised dialogue with a more natural way of speaking- it's a bit genius. It's also heartfelt and emotional, but not in a formulaic way, or a tried and tested seen before kind of way. It's down to earth, human. On the note of humanity- the characters all have depth, are all characters in their own right, not just supporting. You really enjoy each time a different character comes on screen as they're all so different and bring so much. I'm so bored of writing being formulaic- character wants this- obstacle- how's he/she gonna overcome it. This is so far from that. It's a celebration of humanity and all that goes with that. And like humanity it's really really funny and emotional, and unexpected and everything else that goes with it. We found ourselves not watching too many in one evening (even though we really wanted to) so we could savour it. We didn't want it to end. Please make many more. It's absolutely spectacular. The fact it isn't 100% just shows how out of touch RT reviewers are. And if this was on Netflix (sorry Apple, not a dig, just that most people have Netflix) it would outshine After Life (again, sorry Mr Gervais, not having a dig). Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/25 Full Review Audience Member Great show with great acting. Funny, sad and everything in between. Highly recommend for a feel good mood. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review Anthony S I laughed, I cried, I enjoyed all of it!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/25 Full Review Heather D This cast is absolutely wonderful together, I have re watched both seasons several times over. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/25 Full Review Admiral b Relatable show with good and clever writing and the cast and character good fit Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/25 Full Review Roger S Entertaining at times, but it's a glorified 1/2 hour sit-com type show. All the main characters are conveniently all together all the time. It might as well be Friends, but they all work at a therapy center. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details
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Director
James Ponsoldt
Creator
Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein
Executive Producer
Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein, Neil Goldman, Jeff Ingold, Liza Katzer, James Ponsoldt, Randall Keenan Winston
Screenwriter
Neil Goldman
Network
Apple TV+
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 27, 2023
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