Shrinking

Apple TV | Release Date: January 26, 2023

7.0	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Ratings

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everettMay 10, 2023

This is no "Ted Lasso," where a coach comes in to inspire his team with human values. This is a therapist who violates just about every ethical code in his profession, whom we're supposed to find adorable. I gave it two tries, going back toThis is no "Ted Lasso," where a coach comes in to inspire his team with human values. This is a therapist who violates just about every ethical code in his profession, whom we're supposed to find adorable. I gave it two tries, going back to it because people recommended it, and watched the whole season. I regret that. There were some good moments, but far too much repetition of the same behavior (how many times can the stereotypical I-hate-you teenager storm out of a room?) and too many one-note characters (be it grumpiness, sexy sass or grief-excuses-everything outrageousness). The writing was simplistic, calling for overacting instead of depth even as it took on profound, serious subjects. This could have been a far better show. What a wasted opportunity.… Expand

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FadeBlackMay 25, 2023

I watched the first 2 episodws, but see no reason to continue watching. Nothing is really working for me. The comedy is incredibly flat, the dialog the same...I suppose it's supposed to be quirky? It's just 1 note with a lot of swearing toI watched the first 2 episodws, but see no reason to continue watching. Nothing is really working for me. The comedy is incredibly flat, the dialog the same...I suppose it's supposed to be quirky? It's just 1 note with a lot of swearing to make up for not having anything interesting to say.

The premise for the drama aspect is good, but handled so flippantly and so little gravitas that you know is going to be a waste.

There are worse shows out there and the actors have charisma at least, but I just fail to see what people are enjoying so much about this. It's about as mediocre production as you can possibly get.… Expand

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