Production forShrinkingseason 3 has officially begun. Created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, Apple TV+’s acclaimed comedy-drama series centers around the life of therapist Jimmy Laird (Segel) as he takes a more unorthodox approach with his patients following the unexpected death of his wife. The cast ofShrinkingalso features Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, and Michael Urie. Two-time Emmy Award winner Jeff Daniels has recently joined the talented ensemble to portray Jimmy’s dad forShrinkingseason 3.
Now,AppleTV+has shared thatShrinkinghas officially commenced production on its third season(via X/Twitter). The series had a speedy renewal order from the studio, with the announcement coming one day after the season 2 debut. The season 3 production update was shared in a video with creator Bill Lawrence welcoming Segel, Ford, Williams, Miller, Urie, and Ted McGinley to season 3 ofShrinking.Watch the full behind-the-scenes video below:
What This Means For Shrinking
Apple TV+ Keeps Shrinking On A Fast Track
Apple TV+ is moving swiftly withShrinkingseason 3, ensuring the Emmy-nominated series maintains its momentum. Unlike shows that suffer from lengthy production delays, such asSeveranceandStranger Things,the Segel-led dramedy has more of a tight turnaround. Miller previously revealed that filming for theApple TV+ original showwould kick off in mid-February 2025. Now that production is officially in motion, an early premiere may be likely, with new episodes potentially arriving by late 2025.
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With Shrinking season 3 already renewed, speculation has begun about what should happen in the next installment of the Apple TV+ series.
Thefinale ofShrinkingseason 2saw Jimmy finally making peace with Louis (Brett Goldstein), the man responsible for his wife’s death. However,Shrinkingseason 3 is sure to stir up lingering family tensionswith Daniels' (Dumb and Dumber,The Newsroom) debut as Jimmy’s estranged father. Jimmy will be forced to go further into his past, while Jimmy’s daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell) prepares to meet a grandfather she barely knows. Jimmy’s beloved mentor, Paul (Ford), may also find himself clashing with Jimmy’s father—a conflict the senior therapist will have no problem confronting head-on.
A Confident Move For One Of Apple TV+’s Best Shows
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By accelerating production onShrinkingseason 3,Apple TV+ is doubling down on one of its most emotionally resonant and critically praised series. The show’s blend of comedy and heartfelt storytelling has resonated with audiences, and bringing in Daniels signals an intent to expand Jimmy’s story even further. AsShrinkingcontinues to thrive under Lawrence’s direction, its refreshingly vulnerable narrative has the opportunity to keep building momentum and finally earn the Emmy Award it has long deserved.
