Shrinking

Name: Shrinking
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2023-01-26
Cast: Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie

2023 | 3 seasons | Drama, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It collected a shelf of major awards and it earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty. Will it make things better—or unleash uproarious chaos?

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Won 1 Venice award: Venice TV Awards: Best Comedy. Also nominated for 5 Emmys, 3 Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 6 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 39K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

Season by season

The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

Season 12023 · 10 episodes · 91% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.4 out of 10
Saturday
Season 22024 · 12 episodes · 97% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.9 out of 10
Friday
Season 32026 · 11 episodes · 92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.0 out of 10
Friday