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Shrinking

  • TV Series
  • 2023–
  • TV-MA
  • 33m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
100K
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Harrison Ford and Jason Segel in Shrinking (2023)
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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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.

  • Creators
    • Brett Goldstein
    • Bill Lawrence
    • Jason Segel
  • Stars
    • Jason Segel
    • Jessica Williams
    • Harrison Ford
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    100K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    149
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    • Creators
      • Brett Goldstein
      • Bill Lawrence
      • Jason Segel
    • Stars
      • Jason Segel
      • Jessica Williams
      • Harrison Ford
    • 395User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 7 wins & 39 nominations total

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    "Shrinking" Stars Share Defining Show Scenes, Harrison Ford Impressions, & More
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    "Shrinking" Stars Share Defining Show Scenes, Harrison Ford Impressions, & More
    Shrinking: Grief Sneaks Up On You
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    Shrinking: Grief Sneaks Up On You
    Shrinking: Grief Sneaks Up On You
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    Shrinking: Grief Sneaks Up On You
    Shrinking: Just A Normal Day Doing It Normal Style
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    Shrinking: Just A Normal Day Doing It Normal Style
    Official Trailer - Season 2
    Trailer 2:35
    Official Trailer - Season 2
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    Jason Segel
    Jason Segel
    • Jimmy
    • 2023–2024
    Jessica Williams
    Jessica Williams
    • Gaby
    • 2023–2024
    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Paul
    • 2023–2024
    Luke Tennie
    Luke Tennie
    • Sean
    • 2023–2024
    Michael Urie
    Michael Urie
    • Brian
    • 2023–2024
    Lukita Maxwell
    Lukita Maxwell
    • Alice
    • 2023–2024
    Christa Miller
    Christa Miller
    • Liz
    • 2023–2024
    Ted McGinley
    Ted McGinley
    • Derek
    • 2023–2024
    Rachel Stubington
    Rachel Stubington
    • Summer
    • 2023–2024
    Devin Kawaoka
    Devin Kawaoka
    • Charlie
    • 2023–2024
    Wendie Malick
    Wendie Malick
    • Dr. Julie Baram
    • 2023–2024
    Heidi Gardner
    Heidi Gardner
    • Grace
    • 2023–2024
    Brett Goldstein
    Brett Goldstein
    • Louis
    • 2024
    Gavin Lewis
    Gavin Lewis
    • Connor
    • 2023–2024
    Lily Rabe
    Lily Rabe
    • Meg
    • 2023–2024
    Lilan Bowden
    Lilan Bowden
    • Tia
    • 2023–2024
    Kimberly Condict
    Kimberly Condict
    • Wally
    • 2023–2024
    Kenajuan Bentley
    Kenajuan Bentley
    • Tim
    • 2023–2024
    • Creators
      • Brett Goldstein
      • Bill Lawrence
      • Jason Segel
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    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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    9Rob1331

    Already looking forward to next season

    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!
    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.
    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.
    9aidan-buesing

    Go watch it RIGHT NOW!!

    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!!

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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."
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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Мозкоправдство
    • Filming locations
      • Central Park, 275 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, California, USA(Park)
    • Production companies
      • Doozer Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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