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Co-created by Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein ( Ted Lasso ), the pilot carries a similar "heartfelt" and "life-affirming" DNA but with a notably darker, more profane edge. While some viewers found the "indie song to convey emotions" style a bit cliché, others praised the "phenomenal" writing and its "refreshing" take on therapy sessions outside the office. Review: Shrinking – 1x01 “Coin Flip” - The Spoilist

The series premiere of Shrinking , titled "Coin Flip," introduces a refreshingly messy approach to the standard "grieving therapist" trope by having its protagonist, Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel), completely abandon professional ethics to tell his patients exactly what he thinks. A Comedy Built on Grief Shrinking S01E01 FRENCH HDTV

The episode successfully balances humor with the heavy theme of loss, mirroring the "wild emotional rollercoaster" of depression and anger that follows a tragedy. Segel delivers a performance that manages to be both "hysterically funny" and grounded in "recognizable grief" as he navigates his fractured relationship with his daughter and his colleagues. Standout Performances Co-created by Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein (