Bill Lawrence (creator of Scrubs) teamed up once again with Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso star and writer) to create another show that brilliantly blends comedy and drama.
Shrinking stars Jason Segel as Jimmy, a grieving therapist who starts using different, and usually borderline-at-best unethical, methods with his patients.
The series starts with Jimmy coping with his wife's death in all the wrong ways. This leads to him struggling at work, neglecting his teenage daughter, and avoiding his friends. During one of his session, he reaches his breaking point in frustration with a patient, causing him to lash out and give her an ultimatum. He later hears from the patient that she's done what he's asked. This is the start of him finding his new and unorthodox methods.
Jason Segel is fantastic in his role as Jimmy. He's as charmingly funny as most people know him from things like How I Met Your Mother, but plays the role of grieving widow perfectly.
Throughout the series you see other familiar faces, like Brett Goldstein (in a heartbreaking role), Ted McGinley, Christa Miller, and even Harrison Ford. Luke Tennie as Sean, one of Jimmy's patience, is the clear breakout of the series. Lukita Maxwell as Alice, Jimmy's daughter is also wonderful.
If you're a fan of Scrubs or Ted Lasso, Shrinking is definitely worth a watch.
