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Scenario
A grief-stricken therapist begins telling his clients exactly what he thinks
Ignoring his training and ethics, he makes big changes in people’s lives, including his own. The cast of “Shrinking” shares the best moments from Season 1 that defined their characters and reveals who did the best Harrison Ford impression.
Eventually, Goldstein spoke to Ford and sold him the role
When asked how Brett Goldstein, Jason Segel and Bill Lawrence got Harrison Ford on the show, Segel said that Goldstein initially wanted “a Harrison Ford type” and that he was going to test people who were similar to Ford. Segel told Goldstein that he should at least bring it to Ford, who he thought would immediately reject it, but at least it would generate interest from other famous actors so that others would hear that Harrison Ford was brought on the project.
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Goldstein still doesn’t understand what he did to convince him, but he was thrilled anyway. Shrink is a rare gem: It’s as funny as it is deeply moving.
It’s a smart, heartfelt exploration of grief, growth, and the messy ways people try to fix themselves and others
Jason Segel is fantastic as a therapist reeling from a personal loss, and Harrison Ford brings unexpected warmth and depth to his role as his gruff, eccentric counselor. What makes Shrink is so special is the way it balances sharp humor with moments that punch you right in the gut.
It’s absolutely brilliant
It’s honest, emotional, and incredibly human, a show that makes you realize how complicated and beautiful life can be.
