SHRINKING: SEASON TWO
Starring: Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie, Lukita Maxwell, Christa Miller, Ted McGinley, Devin Kawaoka, Wendie Malick, and Brett Goldstein
Creators: Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel
NICK
After a wonderful debut season last year, Shrinking: Season Two takes everything that worked and builds on it. Jason Segel and Harrison Ford may be the names on the marquee, but it's truly an ensemble where everyone shines. This sophomore season does an excellent job giving each storyline equal time to grow, making sure that no character remains stagnant. It also explores some darker themes, and by doing so, allows the series to evolve while maintaining its relatability. Season One was great, don’t get me wrong, but Season Two is an improvement in every sense of the word. This is my kinda therapy.
AMARÚ
I’ve been asked several times, “could such-and-such not-so-politically-correct movie/show from my childhood be made today?” My answer is always the same: yes, if it’s funny. Shrinking’s second season proves my theory true because, shit, this show is dark. PTSD, drunk driving, dead wives, debilitating diseases, and domestic violence only scratch the surface of what this season tackles, and I can’t help but laugh every time I think about it. Season Two takes the hilarious dialogue, amazing performances, and bountiful humanity from the first season, tightens the script, and makes it even more relatable, cementing Shrinking as my favorite show on television.
