Apple TV renews "Shrinking" for a fourth season Apfelpatient

Apple TV is further expanding its comedy portfolio and sending a clear signal of continuity. As the third season of "Shrinking" launches, one thing is certain: production will continue. The early renewal for a fourth season underscores the show's ongoing success and its strategic importance to Apple TV.

Since its launch, "Shrinking" has established itself as a staple of Apple TV's offerings. The series blends classic comedy elements with serious themes and consistently receives positive reviews from both audiences and critics. This renewed subscription demonstrates Apple TV's long-term commitment to content that not only achieves high viewership but also delivers compelling content.

Extension during the start of season 3

Apple TV has officially announced that the comedy series Shrinking will be renewed for a fourth season. The decision came shortly before the premiere of the third season, which launches on Apple TV on Wednesday, January 28. New episodes will then be released weekly and will run until April 8, 2026. The early renewal is seen as a clear sign of confidence in the series, its creators, and the cast.

Plot and basic concept

At the heart of "Shrinking" is a grieving therapist, played by Jason Segel. Instead of adhering to the rules of his profession, he begins to bluntly give his clients his honest opinion, ignoring both his training and professional ethics. This approach noticeably changes his patients' lives and increasingly affects his own. The series thrives on the tension between humor and emotional consequences, without losing sight of the characters' everyday lives.

Main roles and ensemble

Alongside Jason Segel, the multi-award-winning Harrison Ford plays one of the central roles. The regular cast also includes Christa Miller, Emmy-nominated Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Emmy-nominated Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley. All of these actors will return for the fourth season, ensuring a stable continuation of the characters and storylines.

Guest stars in the third season

The third season sees the return of several familiar guest stars, including Brett Goldstein, Damon Wayans Jr., Wendie Malick, and Cobie Smulders. New additions to the cast include Jeff Daniels and the award-winning activist Michael J. Fox. Also joining the new season are Candice Bergen, Sherry Cola, and Isabella Gomez. This expanded cast brings additional dynamism to the new episodes and complements the existing character dynamics.

Production and creative responsibility

„"Shrinking" is produced for Apple TV by Warner Bros. Television, in association with Bill Lawrence's Doozer Productions. Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein are under master deal agreements with Warner Bros. Television.

Executive producers include Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, Brett Goldstein, Neil Goldman, James Ponsoldt, Jeff Ingold, Liza Katzer, Randall Winston, Rachna Fruchbom, Brian Gallivan, Ashley Nicole Black, and Bill Posley. The series was developed jointly by Lawrence, Goldstein, and Segel.

Reviews, nominations and awards

„"Shrinking" is regularly cited as one of the best-written comedy series on television. The show has received multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Additionally, Michael Urie won a Critics' Choice Award for his performance in the second season. These accolades significantly contribute to the series' reputation.

Position within the Apple TV portfolio

„Shrinking“ is the third collaboration between Apple, Bill Lawrence and Warner Bros. Television, following the globally successful, multiple Emmy Award-winning Ted Lasso and the comedy series „Bad Monkey“.

At the same time, the series is part of the ongoing collaboration between Apple TV and Brett Goldstein, who was also recently involved in the Apple Original film "All of You." Jason Segel also works regularly with Apple TV and, in addition to previous projects, is involved as a star, co-writer, and producer of the upcoming Apple Original film "Sponsor".

Apple TV strengthens its comedy offerings with proven formats

With the renewal of "Shrinking" for a fourth season, Apple TV confirms its focus on long-term successful original series. The combination of established actors, a clear creative vision, and consistent critical acclaim makes the series an important part of its offering.

Apple TV is thus consistently pursuing its strategy of focusing exclusively on original content since its launch on November 1, 2019. To date, Apple Original productions have been honored with 689 awards and 3,235 nominations, including Oscar and Emmy Award-winning works. "Shrinking" fits seamlessly into this development and remains a key component of Apple TV's comedy offerings. (Image: Apple)