In Shrinking, Jason Segel plays Jimmy Laird a newly-widowed therapist who’s trying to make amends with his loved ones after isolating himself for so long. It sounds depressing, but Shrinking has the delightful buoyancy of a show like Ted Lasso (which makes sense given that they’re created and directed by the same person) and even Trying, that other Apple TV+ show that masterfully balances seriousness and silliness. Like them, Shrinking is warm and affecting, but it has one undeniable advantage: Harrison Ford. Ford plays Segel’s boss, and if you aren’t onboard yet, Shrinking is definitive proof that Harrison is actually, objectively hilarious.
"Without Ford, Shrinking may have been unbearable, but with him, I ended up happily revisiting episodes just to enjoy the actor’s spark."
— Ben Travers
"Shrinking has a good grasp of its thoughtful quirkiness while also knowing how to let its characters run free."
— Nick Allen
Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty. Will it make things better—or unleash uproarious chaos?
Golden Globes
3 nominations
SAG Awards
2 nominations
Spirit Awards
1 nomination
WGA
1 nomination
Was forced to read this review during english class 0/10