Shrinking is a tragedy comedy-drama series created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein. The Apple TV+ series follows the story of a recently widowed psychotherapist Jimmy Laird, as he tries to get over the loss of his wife and become a better father than he has been in recent times. Jimmy also employs this notion that he has to be completely honest with his patients calling himself a “psychological vigilante”, but his coworkers mainly his mentor and boss Dr. Paul Rhodes are not happy with his decision. Shrinking stars Jason Segel in the lead role with Harrison Ford, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, Christa Miller, and Jessica Williams. So, if you loved the compassion, humor, compelling characters, and black comedy in Shrinking here are some similar shows you should check out next.
After Life (Netflix)
After Life is a British dark comedy-drama series created by Ricky Gervais. The Netflix series is set in the small town of Tambury and it follows the story of a recently widowed newspaper writer Tony Johnson who sees no advantage in living but is kept alive by his dog, brother-in-law, and friends, who are also his colleagues. After Life stars Ricky Gervais in the lead role with Diane Morgan, David Earl, Ashley Jensen, Mandeep Dhillon, Joe Wilkinson, David Bradley, Tony Way, and Tom Basden starring in supporting roles.
This Way Up (Hulu)
This Way Up is a British dark comedy-drama series created by Aisling Bea. The Channel 4 series follows the story of Áine, a young single Irish woman in London recovering from a nervous breakdown with the help of her elder protective sister but finds numerous obstacles in her way. This Way Up stars Aisling Bea in the lead role with Sharon Horgan, Dorian Grover, Tobias Menzies, Aasif Mandvi, Indira Varma, and Kadiff Kirwan starring in supporting roles.
Kidding (Rent on Prime Video)
Kidding is a family tragedy comedy-drama series created by Dave Holstein. The Showtime series follows the story of Jeff Piccirillo, a beloved children’s television presenter known as Mr. Pickles who had a similar upbeat and optimistic personality on and off the screen but after losing a loved one he and his family go through a hard time forcing him to face certain realities. Kidding stars Jim Carrey in the lead role with Frank Langella, Judy Greer, Cole Allen, Juliet Morris, Catherine Keener, and Justin Kirk starring in supporting roles.
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Ted Lasso is a sports comedy-drama series created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly. Based on a series of promotional media for NBC Sports’s coverage of England’s Premier League, the Apple TV+ series follows the story of Ted Lasso, an American football coach as he takes on the job of coaching soccer in England and despite a frosty welcome he tries to win over everyone with his unending optimism and kindness. Ted Lasso stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, Juno Temple, Sarah Niles, Anthony Head, and Toheeb Jimoh.
Go On (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Go On is a comedy series created by Scott Silveri. The short-lived NBC series follows the story of Ryan King, a recently widowed radio talk show host as he is forced to go to group therapy and unexpectedly finds comfort and understanding there. Go On stars Matthew Perry, Suzy Nakamura, Brett Gelman, Laura Benanti, Julie White, Sarah Baker, Tyler James Williams, John Cho, Tonita Castro, Allison Miller, and Bill Cobbs.
Fleabag (Prime Video)
Fleabag is a dark comedy-drama series created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Based on Waller-Bridge’s one-woman show, the Prime Video series follows the story of a young dry-witted woman in London as she struggles with the complexities of love and familial dynamics while also dealing with the recent loss of a loved one. Fleabag stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the lead role with Sian Clifford, Olivia Colman, Brett Gelman, Andrew Scott, Jenny Rainsford, Bill Paterson, Hugh Dennis, and Hugh Skinner starring in supporting roles.
Scrubs (Hulu, Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Scrubs is a comedy-drama series created by Bill Lawrence. The NBC and later on ABC series follows the story of medical intern John Dorian as he begins his career in a hospital filled with absurd and unpredictable staffers and patients as he learns many lessons about friendship, love, life, and caring for other people. Scrubs stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, John C. McGinley, Neil Flynn, Ken Jenkins, Sam Lloyd, Aloma Wright, and Christa Miller.
