Should you watch Shrinking?
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Shrinking
Series · 2023
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?
The sides of Shrinking
- A therapist grieving his wife
- Blunt honesty with his patients
- A father trying to reach his teenage daughter
Shrinking is good for you if…
- you like Jimmy saying exactly what he thinks to his patients.
- you want a comedy that can also make you cry about grief.
- you like a circle of friends, neighbors and coworkers who keep showing up.
Shrinking is bad for you if…
- you can't watch grief up close right now.
- you roll your eyes at heartfelt talks and hugs.
About: grief · healing · friendship
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