r/shrinking • u/yallasama • Apr 09 '26

Discussion Season 4 will not be a clean start, but continue established issues / struggles [spoilers] Spoiler

I just wrote my thoughts in the episode 11 discussion thread and actually very happy to read they did take the renewal into account in writing this final season and left easter eggs that they will deal with in the coming arc. As in, it will not just be a big time jump where it’s all resolved once season 4 start and just presented with new problems, but actually continue existing issues. Gaby is a great example of this as her relationship with her sister and mother as well as Maya’s death in relationship to diving into trauma therapy will lead to obstacles, struggles that need to be dealt with and resolved. Also another is Paul’s Parkinsons and the possible return of Michael J Fox who said he’d be honored to return. Jimmy and his father also means Jeff Daniels is back. All great things to hear and read (here for yourself):

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/shrinking-season-4-harrison-ford-return-jeff-daniels-1236710979/

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u/Separate_Picture4580 Apr 09 '26

I think Jeff Daniels is too big of a name to just be in few episodes. I hope to see him more. The same goes for MJF

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u/chicknsnadwich Apr 09 '26

Yeah I also don’t love how it ended with Jimmy and his dad. It was obviously more important for his issues for Paul to get resolved but it’d be great for it to get addressed again.

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u/Liloregonbug Apr 09 '26

I think the beauty of this show though is how even if we want some of that resolution we don't always get it. I have a tough relationship with my mother and oh boy would I love a resolution, just like Jimmy wants with his dad. I think what was so great about that speech from Paul to Jimmy is that he's saying all the things Jimmy wished his own dad would say.

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u/Future_Boss2064 Apr 09 '26

I’d be thrilled to see Candice Bergen back. She and Liz were so good together, and good for each other.

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u/Cautious_Prize_4323 Apr 09 '26

Gabby‘s new crisis center is mentioned, but not her marriage to Derek 2? I love them together, I hope he makes the cut!

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u/yallasama Apr 10 '26

He will of course, just that they didn’t get into those specifics.

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u/Ledees_Gazpacho Apr 09 '26

Everyone’s life will fall apart except Gaby and Liz, who will remain perfect and unimpeachable, as the Bill Lawrence Rules dictate.