Relationships and family dynamics play a big role in Apple TV+ dramedy Shrinking, and among them is the father-daughter duo of Jason Segel's Jimmy Laird and Alice (Lukita Maxwell). Unlike most daughters, Alice isn't as attached to her father, as the two share a complex bond.
Though Jimmy loves his daughter the most, he finds it hard to express his love after his wife and Alice's mother Tia's death. They struggle with the aftermath of the tragic loss and the emotional fallout.
As seen in Shrinking season 1, Jimmy is consumed by the grief of losing his wife which affects his relationship with Alice. Jimmy got so occupied by his work and emotional struggles that he couldn't pay attention to his daughter.
Following Jimmy's negligence, Alice distanced herself from him, leading to a strained father-daughter relationship. While Jimmy lost his wife, Alice a teenager who lost her mother also suffered the pain equal to her father. Read below to deeply explore Jimmy and Alice's journey so far.
Exploring Jimmy and his daughter Alice's relationship in Shrinking
Apple TV+'s hit series Shrinking returned for its sophomore season this fall, and continues to engage viewers with its unique narrative. The show focuses on its titular character Jimmy Laird, an exceptional therapist who after losing his wife abandoned the traditional method of treating his clients.
Though Shrinking follows a fictionalized story, creators Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein also took inspiration from their life experiences for a resonating plot. While Jimmy is the focus of the series, it also stars other acclaimed actors from the industry including Harrison Ford, Christa Miller, and more.
Among the key figures in Jimmy's life who add depth to his character is his daughter Alice, played by actress Lukita Maxwell. In Shrinking season 1, Alice grew emotionally distant from her father, as he was too occupied with his grief to support her.
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Alice experiences abandonment which leads her to find solace in her friends, notably Sean. Watching his daughter suffer, Jimmy realized he must ensure more presence in Alice's life to heal together and improve their strained family dynamics.
As the first season progressed, Jimmy tried connecting with his daughter on a deeper level by asking her to share her feelings and emotions openly. His efforts sometimes result in endearing yet awkward moments, keeping the comedic tone of the series.
However, Alice gradually began responding to her father's attempts and could see his efforts to support her. The father-daughter duo's relationship starts evolving as they trust each other.
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What to expect from Alice in Shrinking season 2?
Forgiveness has taken center stage in Alice's storyline in Shrinking season 2, as the teenager continues to explore the typical struggles of adolescence. After being a "rock" in season 1, Lukita Maxwell explained that Alice is allowed to make mistakes in season 2.
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The actress talked about her character in an interview with ScreenRant and explained how other characters, especially Summer will play a key role in Alice's life. Maxwell said:
"We see in season 2 her relationship developed with her friend Summer... this is a character that's obviously her age, her peer. We hadn't seen so much of their relationship in season 1, and her dynamic with somebody her own age that maybe hasn't gone through... but there's so much more."
Viewers will see Alice branching out of her tight-knit circle and explore new relationships which also help her get rid of the grief-stricken world. At the same time, her relationship with Jimmy will continue to evolve as Alice has been worried about her father since the end of season 1.
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