Apple TV’s Near-Perfect 3-Part Comedy Refuses To Back Down on Streaming
*Shrinking* has remained in Apple TV’s Top 10 for more than 800 days, even though its third season ended months ago. The comedy’s staying power reflects its blend of humour and emotionally grounded stories about grief, forgiveness and healing.
Jason Segel plays therapist Jimmy, who is grieving his wife’s death and trying to help his patients through an unconventional approach. Harrison Ford plays his demanding boss, Paul, alongside a cast that includes Jessica Williams, Christa Miller and Michael Urie. Across three seasons, the series balances difficult subject matter with comedy and follows its characters as they build relationships and move forward.
- *Shrinking* has spent over 800 days in Apple TV’s Top 10.
- The comedy blends grief and healing with humour.
- Its third season ended months ago.
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Shrinking is a comedy series on Apple TV about Jimmy, a therapist whose wife has died. As he deals with grief, he tries an unconventional approach with his patients, while also working under his demanding boss, Paul.
Jason Segel plays Jimmy and Harrison Ford plays Paul. The wider cast includes Jessica Williams, Christa Miller and Michael Urie, whose characters’ relationships are part of the story.
Across three seasons, the series combines comedy with stories about grief, forgiveness and healing. That mix helps explain its appeal to viewers looking for character-led comedy that also takes difficult experiences seriously.