Shrinking (2023)

Overview

"Shrinking" is a comedy-drama series that follows Jimmy (Jason Segel), a therapist grieving the loss of his wife. He begins to break professional rules and ethics, bluntly telling his patients everything he thinks, leading to significant and unexpected changes in their lives and his own. Together with his colleagues—mentor Paul (Harrison Ford) and friend Gaby (Jessica Williams)—Jimmy tries to deal with the consequences of his actions while maintaining relationships with his daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell) and friends. The series explores themes of grief, forgiveness, and moving forward, blending humor with deep emotional moments.

Franchise chronology

• Season 1 (2023) — The first season introduces the main characters and shows how Jimmy begins to apply his unconventional approach to therapy, affecting his patients, particularly Sean (Luke Tennie), a veteran with PTSD.
• Season 2 (2024) — The second season focuses on the theme of forgiveness: the characters face the consequences of their past decisions and try to mend relationships.
• Season 3 (2026) — The third season is dedicated to the theme of moving forward: Jimmy and those around him learn to let go of the past and build a new life.
• Season 4 (expected) — The series was renewed for a fourth season even before the premiere of the third, indicating confidence in its success.