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January 28, 2026
Shrinking season three review
This warm, inoffensive but undeniably mawkish comedy about a therapist is cosy but preposterous. Sometimes it’s like the excellent Ford is in a totally different programme
TL;DR
- Shrinking, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, is in its third season on Apple TV+.
- The season follows therapist Jimmy as he tries to rebuild his life and deals with his mentor Paul's declining health due to Parkinson's.
- The series explores themes of grief, restorative justice, and parent-child relationships.
- Critics find the show often overly sentimental and its portrayal of therapy questionable.
- Despite its flaws, the show features strong ensemble scenes and astute observations about relationships.
- A fourth season has already been commissioned.
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