Apple TV+ is home to a growing number of beloved and critically acclaimed shows. One of those series, Bad Monkey, just wrapped its first season. And the most popular TV+ series ever, Ted Lasso, is in its long-awaited fourth season. If you enjoyed those shows, you should definitely check out Shrinking. This is why.

It completes Bill Lawrence’s TV+ trifecta

Believe it or not, Ted Lasso, Bad Monkey and Shrinking all have one very big thing in common: Bill Lawrence is one of the instrumental minds behind them all.

Lawrence is the co-creator of all three series and has also served as showrunner to some extent. While the series each have their own flavor, they all fit the “comedy with emotional undercurrent” vibe that Lawrence is known for. Chances are if you enjoyed Lasso and Monkey, Shrinking will be your favorite too.

Harrison Ford comedy

Shrinking is about a therapist, played by Jason Segel, who goes a bit rogue in the way he guides his clients. Segel’s missteps provide comedy gold for Harrison Ford, a standout star of the series.

Ford plays Paul, Segel’s boss and reluctant mentor. And in virtually every scene he appears in, I think Ford has been a comedic actor his entire life. If you like Ford’s work as an action star, you owe it to yourself to see a different side to his acting.

Season 2 is almost here

That’s right, there’s almost a new season of Shrinking. Season 2 debuts next Wednesday, October 16. That makes now the perfect time to dive in and watch the first season. It’s 10 episodes, all about half an hour each, so there’s not much to catch up on.

Bonus: Roy Kent

Brett Goldstein, the man also known as Roy Kent, is a major creative force behind Shrinking. He is co-creator alongside Lawrence, a role that grew out of the two’s work on Ted Lasso. It turns out that Goldstein will also guest star on the new season of Shrinking in a role that’s very different from anything we’ve seen him do before.

Shrinking: Closing and Next Steps

I haven’t said much about what Shrinking is actually about, but trust me, if you enjoyed Ted Lasso and Bad Monkey, Shrinking is a safe bet. Although I will warn you, the first episode is a bit depressing, but it quickly turns around and brings a healthy dose of heart and humor.

However, if you want all the factual details, you can watch the trailer here, and Apple’s summary of the series is outlined here.

Shrinking can be viewed on Apple TV+.

Have you seen Shrinking? Are you looking forward to season 2? Let us know in the comments.