Shrinking Season 2: Release date, plot, cast, and more about the comedy drama on Apple TV

Apple TV+'s Shrinking received a positive response from the audience and was among the top-rated shows on Rotten Tomatoes (91%). Following the shocking climax of Shrinking Season 1, everyone was eagerly awaiting the return of this hit series for a second season.

The series stars Harrison Ford and Jason Segel in the leading roles as therapists. The show revolves around a group of therapists and their various methods to help their patients. We also see the show address issues involving the lives of the therapists, which makes this dramedy resonate with the audience.

Shrinking offers a glimpse into the lives and challenges of therapists and patients alike. The unlikely duo of Jason Segel and Harrison Ford is a treat to watch on screen, and given the positive response the series received, it is no surprise that it will be returning for season 2.

Since that shocking climax, news about Shrinking Season 2 has been making waves, and here is everything you need to know about the upcoming season.

Is there a release date for Shrinking Season 2?

After a successful season 1, Shrinking is set to make a comeback on Apple TV+. The show will air its first episode on Wednesday, October 16. While season 1 had a total of 10 episodes, reports indicate that Shrinking Season 2 will have 12 episodes. Following the past season's format, the episodes will air weekly.

Who is in the cast of Shrinking Season 2?

While major cast members from Shrinking are expected to return in season 2, some new cast members will also grace the screen.

Jason Segel and Harrison Ford will reprise their roles as Jimmy Laird and Dr. Paul Rhoades, respectively. Viewers will also see Jessica Williams as Gaby. Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, Christa Miller, and Heidi Gardner will also return for a second season.

Reports suggest that we will see some new faces as patients that the therapists will be dealing with. Co-creator Brett Goldstein will have a small role in the upcoming season. Ashley Nicole Black, a writer on the show, will also have a role. However, their characters and roles are yet to be confirmed for the second season.

What is the plot of Shrinking Season 2?

The Shrinking Season 2 trailer was released in September 2024, providing viewers with an exclusive peek into the upcoming season.

This season will mainly focus on Jimmy's mental health and his subsequent slide into depression. It will be interesting to see a therapist becoming a patient and battling his own issues (mainly Jimmy's wife's death).

Picking up where the first season ended, Grace (one of Jimmy's patients) pushing him off the cliff could create trouble for Jimmy, especially since he jokingly suggested she "boop" her boyfriend off a cliff in one of the episodes.

Nevertheless, in season 2, the audience can expect Jimmy's patients and colleagues to help him deal with his own issues.

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