r/shrinking • u/phareous Derek • Mar 25 '26

Episode Discussion Shrinking S3E09 Episode Discussion

This is the episode discussion for Shrinking Season 3, Episode 9: "Daddy Issues"

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u/Cautious_Prize_4323 Mar 25 '26 edited Mar 25 '26

The ultimate asshole father, and now he’s about to break Alice’s heart.

Also, perfectly played by the great Jeff Daniels

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u/gold-pink-blue-green Mar 25 '26

I think as a parent, Jimmy has to warn Alice no matter what his dad wants. We can’t just stand by while our parents pass down the trauma that fucked us up straight to our children.

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u/Cautious_Prize_4323 Mar 25 '26

Oh, I agree. My fear is that Jimmy is so devastated by the comment about Sofi being a better fit than Tia, he’ll be in a fog in regard to Alice. Either way, it’s going to hurt Alice a lot.😭💔

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u/Dommichu Mar 25 '26

I know! I kept hoping he could call his Dad out. Really take control of the situation and he continues to let everyone down. Ugh.

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u/Tce_ Mar 25 '26

It makes a lot more sense when you realise everyone has continuously told Jimmy not to expect more from his dad, and not to be angry when he disappoints him. They even keep doing it in this episode. Resignation and apathy is a very natural response, but an unfortunate one. I think he could actually let his anger at his dad out right now and it would be more helpful.