Fans will see more of Jimmy and his clients as Shrinking Season 3 has been confirmed on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The comedy-drama is best known for blending humor with serious themes to make a compelling narrative.
The show came out in 2023, and quickly gained popularity for its story and engaging characters. Shrinking began with Jason Segel as Jimmy Laird, a behavioral therapist who decided to abandon traditional therapeutic practices after the death of his beloved wife.
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Jimmy realizes the old methods didn't work well, so he starts being open and candid with his clients. While it helped many, this unconventional method also resulted in complications for others. This way, the series maintains its humorous and profound moments in the story.
Shrinking Season 3 confirmed on Apple TV
The most recent news about Shrinking is that the series has been renewed for season 3, just after the release of its ongoing season 2. The renewal update came after the creators and cast members of the show attended the New York Comic Con, and talked about the latest season.
While discussing the series, one of its three creators Bill Lawrence expressed gratitude and said:
"I’m so lucky to work on ‘Shrinking’ with actors, writers and a crew so talented that they all elevate the material... So grateful we get to keep making this show. Onward!"
Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein have been the directors for the series, and are expected to return to their role for Shrinking Season 3 as well. Though not much has been shared about the upcoming chapter, Shrinking Season 3 confirmation ensures a deep dive into Jimmy's personal and professional life.
The first two episodes have arrived on Apple TV+ and subscribers can watch them anytime. The plot for Shrinking Season 3 remains unrevealed, but in a 2023 interview with Variety, Lawrence stated:
"The second year is about forgiveness, and the third year is about moving forward."
This means Shrinking Season 3 could bring a perfect ending for Jimmy Laird, who broke rules to make better relationships while giving a big loss. The show also features Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford as Dr. Paul Rhoades, Michael Urie as Brian, Jessica Williams as Gaby, Michael Urie as Brian, Christa Milleras Liz, Ted McGinley as Derek, and other supporting cast members.
Is there a release date for Shrinking Season 3?
As of now, there's no confirmed release date for Shrinking Season 3 as the second chapter has just arrived on Apple TV+. After enjoying the latest season, fans can expect Shrinking Season 3 to come out sometime in 2025. They will likely follow its typical release schedule as the first season came out in 2023, followed by season 2 in October 2024.
Bill Lawrence envisioned Shrinking Season 3 as the conclusion of the TV series
Just like his other series Ted Lasso, Bill Lawrence pitched for the season to end with Shrinking Season 3. However, the network didn't confirm if the upcoming season will be the last, as season 2 continues to explore more about Jimmy and his close ones.
A quick recap of Shrinking Season 1
The drama in Shrinking takes place right after Jimmy decides to break the rules and connect with his clients more deeply. While he was suffering the loss of his wife, his co-workers Gaby and Paul faced their own problems.
Jimmy's daughter is also devasted by her mother's demise and she's trying to keep up a good relationship with her father. As the season progressed we see Jimmy's clients connecting with him on a deeper level as he didn't care about being professional and shared his honest thoughts.
One of his clients Sean became so close to Jimmy that he allowed him to stay at his house. While this may sound good, it didn't let him open up about his struggles with PTSD.
We also see Gaby and Jimmy getting close and Paul having his own relationship. The first season touched upon the comedic and emotional aspects of the series, as each of its characters has their story.
While Paul has a relationship with Dr. Julie Baram, he's also concerned about his aging and opening up to his daughter Meg. The first season ended with a cliffhanger surrounding one of Jimmy's patients Grace.
Jimmy had advised her to abandon her abusive husband, and she took a startling step. Meanwhile, Alice finally finds peace through her neighbors and Paul.
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