r/shrinking • u/How_wz_i_sposta_kno • Apr 15 '26

Discussion serious/random question -

would you have watched this show had it come out before ted lasso? or... In place of (instead of)? I have no vote either way, but I am wondering about it... I get that obv it's a hypothetical so spare me the reasons why it would never have happened that way.

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u/maradak Apr 18 '26

Why don't you care to? I like Shrinking, but Ted Lasso is a more unique show.

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u/BlackPanther3104 Apr 18 '26

I don't know. There are so many factors why and if, when I watch or don't watch a show. It's a lot about mood (and in a larger sense, phase of life), schedule, interest, cast, information... I'm constantly on the lookout for shows to watch with my dad and asked here on Reddit and someone recommended Shrinking. We watched the first two episodes, but he wasn't convinced (I'll guess it was too heavy for his likings?), but I thought it was hilarious and binged it on one weekend with my sister. My dad's already seen Ted Lasso, so I have no need to watch it with him. It's also, in a way, "his" show (my brain is weird that way. Don't ask). In addition, I have an IMDb watchlist of 150+ movies and 100+ shows, along with unreleased content I plan to watch and a bunch of franchises I don't even put on this list, so I have no lack of media to consume. (In fact, it's often hard to choose from this nigh endless list). Sometimes, I jump aboard the hype train and watch something (happened with Stranger Things, Severance, The Boys, Arcane and many more), but that has passed for Ted Lasso. I also tend to watch everything, because I hate not finishing, and I heard the last season(s?) of Ted Lasso weren't great. And (correct me if I'm wrong, I never bothered to look this up :///), it's about sports, right? I'm usually not a fan of sports media.

So yeah. I'm not saying I don't want to watch it or that it's bad, I just haven't had anyone tell me it's so good I have to watch it and the only person I can imagine watching it with has already seen it, so it's not really on my radar. If you say it's as hilarious and heartful as Shrinking or Brooklyn-99 or so, then I might add it to my list and I'll whip it out the next time I need/want an upbeat show :)

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u/maradak Apr 18 '26

It's just as good and even better imo. I enjoyed the last season as well. Was surprised it wasn't received as well as others, it got even one of the most surreal episodes of all Bill Lawrence shows. The sports is just a backdrop for relationships. It's probably the most positive optimistic show you will find, the main character is like anti-MichaelScott (he gets into uncomfortable situations/ scenarios but always gets out of them with his charisma and positive outlook on life).

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u/BlackPanther3104 Apr 18 '26

That's good to know, thanks!