Warning: This article contains spoilers for Shrinking Season 2, Episode 4, ‘Made You Look’.
Damon Wayans Jr. Shrinking debuts as a new character poised to have a significant impact on Gaby (Jessica Williams) in future episodes. Wayans joins ShrinkingThe growing cast of characters in Season 2, which also introduced Louis (Brett Goldstein) and Gaby’s sister Courtney (Courtney Taylor). Although Gaby has been the main character since the beginning of the seriesit was only in the second season that his family life was explored more.
Gaby is struggling with a strained relationship with her sister as she decides how best to care for her mother and her needs. These issues lie in the fact that Gaby balances her work as a therapist with her new job as a university professor, in addition to ending her sexual relationship with Jimmy (Jason Segel). As Gaby deals with these many post-Shrinking Season 1, she meets Wayans’ characterwhich might be just what she needs during this stressful time in her life.
Damon Wayans Jr. plays Derrick #2 in Shrinking
He is friends with one of Shrinking’s best characters
Wayans is featured as Derrick in Shrinking Season 2 – a good friend and former colleague of Derek (Ted McGinley). Derrick makes the perfect entrance as Gaby says, “I want a Derek,” after making a comforting comment to Brian (Michael Urie), which is followed by Derrick entering the room. Given Gaby’s breakup with Jimmy and her many current stressors, Derek and Liz (Christa Miller) want to help Gaby and believe that she and Derrick would be great for each other.
Much like Derek, Derrick is laid back, friendly and personable. Despite these positive characteristics and her considerable charm, Gaby initially resists Derek and Liz’s transparent setup. When she leaves for her teaching job, Derrick apologizes for blocking her car with his, prompting Gaby to tell him that “It’s okay, Derrick Number Two.” Before getting in the car, they spend more time talking, joking, and getting to know each other, which will likely be important for future episodes of Shrinking 2nd season.
Derrick and Gabby’s quick hookups hint at a new romance in season two
They match each other perfectly
It quickly becomes clear that Derrick and Gaby have a lot in common and it doesn’t hurt that they already have great chemistry. They have a similar sense of humor and have no qualms about teasing each other, from Derrick’s sunglasses to his “separation box” that Gaby is carrying. Their connection is further strengthened when Derrick goes to Gaby’s house in the morning, answers the phone when she doesn’t want to, and takes care of some household matters when Gaby has to rush out after learning her mother is in the house. hospital.
As Derek explained to Gaby, she does a great job taking care of other people, including patients, friends, and family, but she also deserves to have someone who can take care of her, and Derrick could be that person.
This episode has laid the groundwork for Derrick and Gaby to become a romantic couple as Shrinking season 2 continues. As Derek explained to Gaby, she does a great job taking care of other people, including patients, students, friends, and family, but she also deserves to have someone who can take care of her, and Derrick could be that person. Shrinking season two has already expanded Derek’s role, making him a series regular, and now the Apple TV+ show introduces the equally likable Derrick as well.