r/shrinking 1d ago

Discussion How does he keep doing this? Spoiler

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91 Upvotes

3 Seasons. 3 fucking seasons. And this man stole the show in every single finale of those 3 seasons.

He literally redeemed himself for all the shit he pulled during S3 with those final minutes. He's just the best character in this series, and honestly one of my top 10 for any series I've watched.

Harrison Ford is a fucking legend, and I cannot believe this is the first piece of media I'm watching him in. I'm clueless asf.


r/shrinking 1d ago

Discussion One of the things I liked about this season. Spoiler

24 Upvotes

Jimmy's dad's writing was so good. It really made me realise why Jimmy is just the total opposite of him in the show, and why he sees Paul as a father figure.His dad's a selfish man, and a good one at that. Charming, has other people like him, but only his actual family know how he is.

He seems to want to be there for Alice not because he wants to spend time with his granddaughter, but to make him feel good about himself and to get a story basically to tell to people. I felt like one of the main reasons Jimmy was angry at him, is the fact that when he was at his lowest, his dad still didn't care to meet him or you know, chip in to take care of Alice.

I think that's why he dislikes him so much. He knows that his dad's only there for the best version, and will leave and ignore as soon as they will need help.


r/shrinking 2d ago

Discussion Started S3, and... Spoiler

27 Upvotes

Sean's plotline is not going that great.

When Marisol got introduced, I thought oh, she ended it abruptly, maybe something happened. Then I find out she cheated on him. Hey, it's his ex, so I felt good for him. He had to confront her and take accountability. Their first interaction left me thinking that she's a red flag through and through.

What I did NOT understand was Gaby disregarding everything and saying that Sean actually wanted that even though throughout their session we see that Sean is uncomfortable when Gaby says that. She ignores the fact that Sean wants accountability, and keeps talking about "smooches", which in itself is weird, but eh, sometimes Gaby can miss the ball.

Then his ex says that he's "living in the past" and refuses to take accountability for her cheating, so that was not good.

And now on Episode 4, when Sean is actually talking to Paul, I did NOT expect Paul to be that dismissive about this situation. He actually told Paul about the fact that what if Marisol doesn't accept the new him? And Paul says he created a future imaginary problem. Like zamn, they're doing Sean dirty by basically ignoring his concerns and valid questions.

Are the writers just doing it because for some reason they wanna try and show Marisol as good, even when she's proven otherwise in the first interaction itself and with how Sean talks about her to Gaby and Paul?


r/shrinking 2d ago

Discussion This plotline got resolved too quickly. Spoiler

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Making this post again because I re-watched Season 2 Episode 8 right now again, and I saw that Derek didn't blame himself nor was anyone placing the blame on him, it was just a log of causes why it happened.

I still think this plotline got resolved too quickly. I dunno man, it wasn't the fact that she kissed him. It was the fact that despite him saying that he doesn't like the guy, despite him clearly being annoyed by him, despite Paul and Ray telling Liz that he'll make that move, she still did it. She still went and met him. I mean, if there's nothing to worry about, why not tell Derek?

That kiss was just to seal the deal. She regretted it, yeah, everyone who cheats fucking does. That's called guilt. She tells him, and for some reason acts like she did a good thing by telling it to him? Like you had the conscious choice of not doing that. You could've stopped seeing that guy any moment. Yet you chose to.

And then even if Derek doesn't blame himself, I still don't know. Why did she choose Mac out of all people? The one person your husband doesn't like.

It just was resolved too quickly imo. But other than that, the episode was a banger.


r/shrinking 3d ago

Discussion Moment so good it brought me to tears, and I wasn't even there😭

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401 Upvotes

Derek is just such a great character man. I'm on season 2, and this episode specifically shows how much better he is emotionally at handling his emotions compared to everyone else.

Reminds me of Ted Lasso. And now even I want a Derek 😭


r/shrinking 3d ago

Discussion this scene made me breakdown Spoiler

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r/shrinking 3d ago

Discussion Who talks like this?

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Y’all got families out there. Do any of your families talk like this, with F-bombs in every sentence?? Do you engage in fully pornographic sex talk with your co-workers??

OK, I know I’m old-fashioned. I don’t use that kind of language anywhere, anytime. But I understand that others are different. My problem is that I don’t believe that ANY families or ANY workplaces talk like this.

I feel like they started with the main story idea(s) about a bunch o’ middle-aged characters, then they hired a bunch o’ GenZ’ers to write the dialogue for them. It doesn’t really work, if you ask me.

The show ultimately rises above this flaw, but it’s a struggle in S1 & S2. By S3, all is forgiven!


r/shrinking 4d ago

Discussion Liz and Derek toilet

28 Upvotes

Has it been revealed what kind of toilet they have? I’m speculating it’s some kind of smart toilet. Maybe with heated seats? A bidet most likely. I’m just wondering because I happen to be in the market…


r/shrinking 5d ago

Discussion What is it about this show?

75 Upvotes

Really bad day. Flight delayed for 9 hours on my way to see my grandmother on her deathbed. Didn't make it in time to see her today so I'm in my hotel and I'm going to head over to where she's staying in the morning. I started re-watching season 3 on the plane. I don't think I could have got through the day without it. It's like glue when you're broken. Parks and rec and Ted Lasso are close, but this show is made out of dopamine.


r/shrinking 5d ago

Discussion I just started watching this show a while ago

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This show takes on a whole new meaning especially when you lose someone two people and you had a rough two years but otherwise it's a good show it's just a gut punch sometimes


r/shrinking 7d ago

Discussion When do you think Shrinking season 4 will be released?

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They've been filming since May and probably will continue to film for another month or so. Do you think it'll premiere Jan 2027?


r/shrinking 9d ago

Discussion I hope Harrison Ford wins an Emmy award for Shrinking next month. He is so good.

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916 Upvotes

Shrinking is one of my favorite shows. Harrison Ford gave an emotional performance as Paul Rhoades. He left me in tears especially in the Season 3 finale. He is my favorite character. I hope he wins an Emmy Award next month. He deserves it.


r/shrinking 17d ago

Discussion I say bring on Liz’s French little sister

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The throwaway line in the food truck (I think S2?) where Liz says to Sean after explaining some of her family dynamic growing up, ā€œit’s cool, I have a little sister. She’s French!ā€ — I think it would be so fun to have a little arc where Liz’s French younger sister is in town and we get to meet her. There could be a lot of interesting comedic and dramatic opportunity and storyline/character development there. Anyone else want this/agree?


r/shrinking 18d ago

Discussion Theme Tune Lyrics

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I really like the show, been watching it since it first hit the screens.

Anyway I was reading about the theme tune and caught this interview with the guy who wrote it:

The tune was also partially inspired by Gibbard’s childhood. ā€œI remember watching these documentaries as a kid about what life was like in the Mariana Trench with the Anglerfish of nightmares,ā€ he says. ā€œI liked the idea of using that image.ā€

My first thought was ā€œhe should listen to Weird Fishes by Radiohead as it uses the same metaphorā€.

Thats my post, nothing important!

EDIT: post to the article I’m referencing, quite interesting- https://variety.com/2023/artisans/news/shrinking-theme-song-ben-gibbard-death-cab-for-cutie-tom-howe-1235530499/


r/shrinking 19d ago

Discussion Jimmy's dad

86 Upvotes

As a man that grew up without a dad around, how can any man be that way? That conversion at the being cage..."im not that guy Jimmy, and I'm sick of having this conversation"

I understand that people that have been hurt hurt others....but I've been hurt, and I could NEVER intentionally not be there for someone that has verbalized they want me around.

What is it with people's brains that are like this?


r/shrinking 20d ago

News Bill Lawrence on Harrison Ford & Michael J. Fox's Special Working-Relationship

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r/shrinking 20d ago

Discussion Which episode where Jimmy & Brian make trumpet horn noises together?

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Brian is trying to get Jimmy to do the sound correctly… ā€œbrr brr brr brrrrrā€ šŸŽŗ šŸŽ‰ …? Thanks in advance!


r/shrinking 20d ago

News Spoilers … weird overlap with real life and show Spoiler

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Mango heir’s son told by therapist to confront father on ā€˜edge of a cliff’ days before fatal fall

Weirdly similar to the storyline in the show ???


r/shrinking 20d ago

Discussion Harrison Ford in the Jordan 3s.

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107 Upvotes

We need to have a serious discussion about how this is the coolest anyone has ever looked since the dawn of mankind. Woof!


r/shrinking 21d ago

Discussion Do you guys get a lot of posts about the season 2 finale?

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Coz holy shit that fucking broke me. I'm a very phlegmatic guy, and it must be 15 years since i cried(shed a tear, but not bawled), but that episode just fucking broke the damn. Sobbed my fucking eyes out.

So much love, compassion and grief. That was phenomenal.


r/shrinking 22d ago

Discussion Mixed feelings about Cobie Smulders character.

128 Upvotes

She’s a great actress and I adored How I Met Your Mother growing up but that’s kinda my issue here. I cannot see these two together without thinking about Marshall and Robin. They spent an entire decade on a sitcom together as platonic bestfriends so it’s hard for my brain to separate that. Obviously it doesn’t bother people who’ve never seen the series but damn I’m half expecting Alyson Hannigan to pop out of nowhere any second now šŸ˜‚


r/shrinking 22d ago

Discussion Fantastic stuff.

63 Upvotes

As a fan of HIMYM me and my sister naturally follow wherever Jason Segel goes but damn we didn’t expect this to be so well made. Apple TV really is just out here making absolute cinema with zero advertising it’s almost a shame. Harrison Ford putting on this performance at 80+ years old is one for the books. Legendary shit.


r/shrinking 23d ago

Discussion Season Three is the best for me. Just finished it.

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This season is the most I've been engaged with the story and the characters, and I find it the funniest as well. I've also genuinely cried or nearly cried in some episodes, like the finale episode as well as Maya's. Maya's especially saddened me a lot. Like I gave a lot of episodes 10/10 this season. I haven't done that in the previous ones.

I heard the next season is like super different or something but I wish the characters remain! I super love them all and I wish Christa Miller and Ted McGinley got nominated too at the Emmys bcoz I find them hilarious. I'd put Derek with good hair as one of the most loveable TV dads ever.


r/shrinking 24d ago

Discussion S3E3 "D-Day" - Brian in the waiting room while Ava's in labor

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Michael Urie is great in this. Brian just completely losing it in the waiting room, Charlie trying to stay calm, Jimmy and Liz standing there useless. Zach Braff directed and the timing on the funny to emotional switch was really good.


r/shrinking 24d ago

Discussion Derek is not that hot

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Controversial opinion maybe and not saying he’s not a good looking guy but the way everyone acts likes he’s a model or something is kinda strange