Five For Friday: It's Cold Outside, So It's Shrinking

What I Can’t Wait To Watch 📺

Shrinking season 2 now has an official release date on Apple TV+, but there's a notable change this time around. The series, which premiered in January 2023, was created by Jason Segel alongside Ted Lasso collaborators Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. It follows Segel's character, Jimmy, a therapist struggling to cope with his wife’s death. As his turmoil seeps into his professional life, Jimmy seeks guidance from Dr. Paul Rhodes, played by Harrison Ford. The ensemble cast includes Luke Tennie, Lupita Maxwell, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, and Michael Urie, all of whom will return for season 2.

According to TVLine, Shrinking season 2 is set to premiere on Wednesday, October 16. Unlike the first season, which had 10 episodes, the upcoming season will expand to 12 episodes.

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