Shrinking

A heartfelt, hilarious dive into the imperfect process of healing with laugh first, gut punches later.

Created by the powerhouse trio Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel, this Apple TV show takes the classic “therapist with issues of his own” framework and flips it into something funnier and far more human.

The Premise:

Jason Segel plays Jimmy, a therapist who’s still drowning from the loss of his wife and decides—out of exhaustion, rebellion, or both—to start telling his patients exactly what he thinks with no filters or sugar-coating. Blunt honesty that is ethically questionable and incredibly entertaining.

What follows is a domino effect of breakthroughs, breakdowns, and some of the most awkward therapy sessions ever put on screen.

The Standouts:

• Harrison Ford as Paul is the show’s revelation: grumpy, emotionally constipated, unexpectedly tender.

• Jessica Williams as Gaby brings effervescence and tequila-fueled wisdom.

• The ensemble cast—the nosy neighbor, the confused teen daughter, the lovable but unhinged patient—keeps every episode textured and alive.

In every episode, the humor hits and the emotion hits harder.

Yes, Shrinking is funny. Not sitcom-funny, more like “laugh because it hurts a little” funny.

It addresses grief, guilt, boundaries, parenting, loneliness, recovery… but the show’s magic lies in how gentle it is with its characters.

No one is perfect.
Everyone is trying.
And the series reminds you that healing isn’t linear; rather, it’s chaotic, and sometimes it’s inappropriate, and sometimes it’s a leap of faith.

The Vibe:

If Ted Lasso and Atypical had a slightly unhinged therapist baby, this would be the result. Warm, quirky, fast-paced, and deeply emotional.

There’s a realness here without the heaviness—like someone handing you tissues and cracking a joke at the same time.

Final Verdict:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — A must-watch.
One of the rare shows that blends humor and heartbreak so flawlessly that you’ll finish an episode smiling through a lump in your throat.

If you love:

• ensemble comedies with depth

• emotional arcs that actually go somewhere

• shows about complicated, imperfect humans

…Shrinking deserves a place at the top of your watchlist.