Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Shrinking season 2, episode 10, “Changing Patterns.”
Shrinking Season 2, Episode 10, “Changing Patterns” features a how I Met Your Mother reunion reminiscent of an underrated friendship from the 2005-2014 comedy series. Jason Segel, who played Marshall Eriksen throughout all nine seasons of how I Met Your Motherclues ShrinkingHe is part of the cast of characters like Jimmy and is also one of the co-creators and executive producers of the Apple TV+ show. Shrinking also features other familiar comedic actors, several of which were added in the second season.
Ted LassoBrett Goldstein, who is also one of ShrinkingThe film's co-creators and executive producers joined the Season 2 cast in the guest-starring role of Louis, the drunk driver involved in the car crash that killed Tia (Lilan Bowden). Season 2 also added New girlDamon Wayans Jr. Shrinking character, Derrick, who is a love interest of Gaby (Jessica Williams). The addition of notable comedic actors now continues with a big how I Met Your Mother star Shrinking debut.
How I Met Your Mother's Jason Segel and Cobie Smulders Reunite in Shrinking Season 2
Jimmy meets Cobie Smulders' character when he buys a car from her
Cobie Smulders, who played how I Met Your Motherby Robin Scherbatsky, plays a new character called Sofi in Shrinking 2nd season. Jimmy wants to buy his daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell), a car, specifically a yellow Mini Cooper like the one her mother, Tia, drove. With Sofi being the one selling the car, the scene turns into a surprise how I Met Your Mother reunion of Segel and Smulders a decade after the comedy's divisive series finale aired.
Smulders reprized it how I Met Your Mother role in Hulu spinoff series How I met your fatheras well as Neil Patrick Harris. Segel never reprized his role on the spinoff before its cancellation, avoiding any chance of seeing Robin and Marshall reunite or with the other members of the how I Met Your MotherIt's “gang”. Shrinking instead, it delivers the reunion in an unexpected way with Smulders' introduction to the Apple TV+ comedy-drama series.
Why Marshall and Robin Were How I Met Your Mother's Most Underrated Friendship
They were a great duo whenever they received focus
how I Met Your Mother largely focused on the friendships Ted (Josh Radnor) had with Marshall and Barney (Harris), and Robin's friendship with Lily (Alyson Hannigan). Even when they were just friends, Ted and Barney's friendships with Robin were often intertwined with their romantic feelings for her. Marshall and Robin didn't spend much time together just the two of them, which was pointed out in the show. However, Marshall and Robin had a friendship that was completely platonic, meaningful, and full of delightful mischief.making it the most underrated friendship on the show.
Ted remembered his two friends playfully fighting over who should name a drink at MacLaren's, which culminated in a dance.
The meaningful side came to light in Season 4 Episode 11, “Little Minnesota,” when Marshall thoughtfully took her to a Canadian-themed bar when she was missing Canada and her family during Christmas time. He also emphasized that she belonged in New York with her friends regardless of her current personal and professional struggles. The more humorous side of Marshall and Robin's friendship emerged in Season 8, Episode 20, “The Time Travelers”, in which Ted recalled his two friends jokingly fighting over who should name a drink at MacLaren's, which culminated in a dance.
How Season 2's Reduction Hints at a Potential Romance Between Jason Segel and Cobie Smulders' Characters
They already have strong chemistry
Unlike their purely platonic friendship in how I Met Your MotherSegel and Smulders' Shrinking the characters have a romantic spark that could lead to a relationship in future episodes. Jimmy and Sofi quickly become comfortable teasing each other, and unlike most people, who run away from Jimmy after learning about his late wife, this doesn't faze Sofi. In fact, they bond over being single people who no longer have romantic partners in their lives, although in Sofi's case it is because her ex-husband left her for her best friend.
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11 |
“Drugs don't work” |
December 18 |
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12 |
“The Last Thanksgiving” |
December 25th |
Jimmy and Sofi are able to joke and openly discuss difficult topicswhich is what Jimmy does in every Shrinking episode. They have chemistry and seem like they could be a great couple. At the same time, Jimmy admits later in the episode that although he felt a connection with Sofi, he didn't pursue her because he didn't feel ready for something real again. Jimmy isn't ready for that relationship right now, but by the end of Season 2 or even Shrinking Season 3, maybe he and Sofi could become a couple.