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Shrinking Season 3 Draws Warm Early Reviews Ahead of Jan. 28 Premiere

Critics say the eleven-episode run reads as a planned finale with the show’s future still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • Reviewers praise Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, highlighting Ford’s Parkinson’s storyline as a standout.
  • Season 3 shifts the series’ arc to themes of moving forward and acceptance after earlier focuses on grief and forgiveness.
  • Notable guest stars include Michael J. Fox, Jeff Daniels, Cobie Smulders, Candice Bergen, and Sherry Cola.
  • Apple TV will debut two episodes on January 28 before moving to weekly Wednesday releases across an eleven-episode season.
  • Many critics view the season as a satisfying endpoint consistent with Bill Lawrence’s three‑season plan, though some note heightened sentimentality and pacing strains.