Shrinking, Season 3

What’s it about?

Jimmy is a grieving dad and therapist who needs to accept new changes in the third season of the show: his teenage daughter will soon be leaving home.

The facts 

• Directed by Randall Keenan Winston, Zach Braff, and others
• Created by Bill Lawrence (Rooster), Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso)
• Starring Jason Segel (Over Your Dead Body), Harrison Ford (1923), Jessica Williams (Entergalactic), and Michael Urie (Ugly Betty)
• English language 
• Runtime: Eleven episodes that are around 35 minutes each

Why did it get this rating? 

This series was self-rated by Apple TV. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Suicide themes

A number of the main characters are therapists, so they deal with clients who are going through issues like OCD, intrusive thoughts, and depression. We learn that one of their clients has died from a suspected suicide after a bout of depression. It is depicted as surprising news and not necessarily a deliberate act. We do not see the deceased.

Sexual references

Characters talk about trying different sexual positions and having threesomes. This is always done with a comedic tone. 

Drug use

A character accidentally eats a lot of cannabis edibles. This causes them to feel and act strangely, declare they are “dying”, and end up being taken by ambulance to hospital for observation. The edibles belonged to the character’s son, who is made to feel bad by other people.

Offensive language

Characters say words like “sh*t”, “f*ck” and “*sshole” when they’re excited or stressed, or for comic effect.

Helplines

The suicide and mental health themes could be upsetting for some viewers, especially for those who have gone through similar experiences. If you are struggling with what you have seen on-screen please reach out for help. If you or someone you know needs to talk:

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?