Shrinking is back for a highly anticipated season 2, and co-creator Bill Lawrence is already teasing a third installment. The AppleTV+ show, created by Jason Segel, Bill Lawrence and Ted LassoBrett Goldstein, follows therapist Jimmy Laird (Segel) as he navigates his grief while guiding his patients through their own struggles. The series dives deeply into themes of loss, personal growth and the messiness of emotional healing, providing a relatable and refreshing take on therapy and recovery. Lawrence previously said that he pitches all of his Apple TV+ series, such as Ted Lasso And Bad monkey, Like three-time arcs.
In a recent conversation with TV InsiderLawrence reassured that the plan for Shrinking is still the same, and although a renewal for a third season has not been confirmed, They are now writing the script for it. He explained the process, saying that season 3 would be rich with stories. Read his full response below:
You can imagine just by the overarching title of Forgiveness that what we really want to be watching is whether – and by the way, it’s not always cut and dry. I think we all have people in our lives that we can never get over the hump with. And so ShrinkingIt won’t necessarily be the most hunky dory, soft-edged type of ending. But I think when anybody undergoes a truly catastrophic stick in the spokes in their life, like the characters in the show, what you’re really talking about for the first two years is what it means to survive and then bury the hatchet. Mend fences. But this does not necessarily mean that you will be able to move forward in your life and start over. I think that’s why people probably watch the third year.
And when you say forward forward, even off the top of my head so it’s not a spoiler, I think people are aware that we intentionally made a young woman who is a senior in high school. We have potentially gotten some people into serious relationships. We deliberately looked at Harrison Ford’s character and how much more he could do with the condition he had. And so I think it will be a rich third year as well. I say this because we are already writing it.
What this means for shrinking forward
It all leads up to the end.
In the heart of Shrinking is Jimmy’s emotional journey. Season 1 began with Jimmy, a therapist grieving the loss of his wife, who, after the tragic event, dramatically changed his therapeutic approach by dispensing brutally honest counsel to his patients. He was also a neglected father after the death of his wife. His methods are unconventional and at times irresponsible, resulting in one of his clients going to jailAccording to the Shrinking Season 2 trailer.
The news that season 3 will revolve around ‘Moving forward‘ could see the characters stepping into new phases of their lives.
in Shrinking season 2, Jimmy will continue his journey of healingWhile also trying to mend his relationship with his daughter Tia, and seeking forgiveness from Grace – his client who landed in prison after throwing her abusive husband off a cliff in the season 1 finale. However, according to Lawrence, Jimmy is not the only one looking for forgiveness in the upcoming season, with many characters, like Harrison Ford’s Paul, trying to repair his relationship with his family.
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The news that season 3 will revolve around ‘Moving forward‘ could see the characters stepping into new phases of their lives. The rich arc could potentially see Tia, who is currently a senior in high school, go to college, and Paul continues his journey living with Parkinson’s.
Our take on the upcoming and potential seasons.
There is a lot of excitement about the possibility of a Shrinking Season 3, especially since co-creator Bill Lawrence has seemingly confirmed that the writing process has begun, although there hasn’t been an official renewal for a third installment. If it is renewed, the audience can anticipate the resolution of the many heartfelt and emotional stories for Jimmy, Paul and Gabby. We can expect viewers to be excited to witness how the future storylines will conclude the drama.
The first two episodes of Shrinking Season 2 will premiere on October 16, and then one episode will be released weekly until the finale airs on Christmas.
Source: TV Insider