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Shrinking

2023 – nowShow3 seasons33 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic717.3Rotten Tomatoes93%87%

A moving, hopeful drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 33 episodes · best: S2E12 "The Last Thanksgiving" 9.3

Episodes

7.9
8.3
8.2

Story

Moving forward, together.

Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty. Will it make things better—or unleash uproarious chaos?

Feels like

  • Grief Comedy-Drama
  • Ensemble Family Dynamics
  • Therapeutic Humor
  • Warm & Witty
  • Emotional Healing
  • Modern Workplace Satire
  • Heartfelt Character Study
  • Bittersweet Tone

Cast

24 of 115 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Randall Keenan Winston, James Ponsoldt, Zach Braff
Written by
Sofi Selig, Sasha Garron, Zack Bornstein
Produced by
Kip Kroeger
Music by
Tom Howe

Everyone

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Facts

January 26, 2023 · April 7, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 26, 2023
Latest episode
April 7, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 33 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Brutal Honesty, Wham Shot, Silver Fox +9

  • Brutal Honesty
  • Wham Shot
  • Silver Fox
  • Limited Social Circle
  • Shout-Out
  • Informed Attractiveness
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • The Pollyanna
  • "Angry Black Man" Stereotype
  • I Want You to Meet an Old Friend of Mine
  • Parental Substitute
  • It's All About Me

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Shrinking?"

Questions about Shrinking

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shrinking?

Apple TV

In the United States, Shrinking streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Shrinking worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 71).

Is Shrinking okay for kids?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for strong language, sexual content, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Shrinking make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Is Shrinking plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Shrinking use?

Brutal HonestyWham ShotSilver FoxLimited Social CircleShout-OutInformed AttractivenessDeadpan SnarkerThe Pollyanna"Angry Black Man" StereotypeI Want You to Meet an Old Friend of MineParental SubstituteIt's All About Meand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Brutal Honesty, Wham Shot, and Silver Fox.