Shrinking 2023

Overview

Shrinking is an American comedy-drama television series created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein. The show premiered on January 27, 2023, and is distributed by Apple TV+ under Apple Studios. The story follows Jimmy, a therapist who struggles to grieve the loss of his wife while balancing his responsibilities as a father, friend, and professional. In an attempt to cope, Jimmy begins to ignore his training and ethics by offering his patients unfiltered, brutal honesty. This new approach leads him to become drastically more involved in the lives of those he treats, resulting in significant changes for his patients and himself. The cast includes Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, and Lukita Maxwell. As Jimmy navigates his personal and professional life, he attempts to reconnect with his estranged best friend while keeping his actions hidden from Paul. The series has been renewed for future seasons, including a fourth season, following its initial run.