Shrinking Apple TV+ Show
Show Important Facts:
- Creator: Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein.
- Director: Various directors, including Zach Braff.
- Film Location: Primarily Pasadena and Altadena, California.
- Seasons:
• Season 1: 10 episodes (released January 27, 2023 – March 24, 2023)
• Season 2: 12 episodes (released October 16, 2024 – December 24, 2024)
• Season 3: Confirmed and currently filming (expected 2025) - Important notes of the show:
• The show is a comedy-drama that tackles themes of grief, forgiveness, and moving forward.
• Bill Lawrence, a co-creator, is also known for creating and executive producing hit comedies like “Scrubs,” “Cougar Town,” and “Ted Lasso.”
• Harrison Ford’s casting was a significant coup, as the creators initially envisioned a “Harrison Ford-type” for the role and were surprised when he agreed to join the project.
• The series was initially conceived as a three-season story, with each season focusing on a different theme: Season 1 on grief, Season 2 on forgiveness, and Season 3 on moving forward. However, creators have indicated the show could continue beyond three seasons if Apple TV+ desires.
• The show has been praised for its ability to blend humor with heartfelt emotional moments, often shifting between sad tears and laughter.
• Harrison Ford’s character, Dr. Paul Rhoades, is dealing with Parkinson’s disease, and there’s speculation that Michael J. Fox, who also has Parkinson’s, might appear in Season 3.
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Plot: Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty. Can he help himself by helping others? Will it bring him back into the light?
Information
Runtime: N/A
Seasons: 3
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 9 Primetime Emmys. 12 wins & 62 nominations total
Writer: Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel
Actors: Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Harrison Ford
Language: English
Country: United States
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