Excited for Shrinking to return to Apple TV Plus? Here are 4 similar comedy dramas with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes

Shrinking is back in therapy

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Apple TV Plushas a stellar offering when it comes to comedy dramas and one of its best, which is also one of thebest Apple TV Plus shows, is returning this week with a brand new season:Shrinkingseason 2 will land on one of thebest streaming serviceson Wednesday, October 16.

Jason Segel returns as grieving rule-breaking therapist Jimmy who uses unconventional techniques with his patients to cope after his wife’s death.Shrinkingis one of my favorite comedy showsand there’s plenty more on offer atAppleTV Plus, so if you’re looking for similar series, then here are four more with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Trying

Trying

Much likeShrinking, Tryingis focused on one of the biggest challenges that many can unfortunately relate to and in this case, it’s struggling to have a baby.Trying,which was one ofthree new Apple TV Plus shows with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, follows a married coupleNikki Newman (Esther Smith) and Jason Ross (Rafe Spall), who decide to adopt children as they can’t have a baby. The couple then face fresh challenges of raising adopted kids, as both shows balance drama and poignant moments with a lot of humor and heart that are powered by a cast of authentic characters.

Platonic

Platonic

Platonicfeatures Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne as former childhood best friends who rekindle their friendship in adulthood after a long rift and guide each other through their midlife crises. Similar toShrinking, Platonicdelves into the intricacies of human connections and the difficulties of navigating relationships while struggling with inner conflicts. While both series are emotionally rich and relatable, the characters' hilarious shenanigans offer some great comic relief.

Ted Lasso

Of course, I had to includeTed Lassoin this list asShrinkingshares the same co-creators Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. Jason Sudeikis stars as the titular Ted Lasso, a misfit American football coach who is hired to manage a British soccer team.ed Lassodoesn’t tackle serious topics of grief, PTSD and addiction likeShrinkingdoes. Instead, where it’s most similar is its phenomenal writing, laugh-out-loud humor and memorable characters – and more could be on the way with a possibleTed Lassoseason 4 renewal. While its sweet nature makes it a good show, we’d argue thatTed Lasso’s darkest moments are its most relatable.

The Big Door Prize

The Big Door Prizeis based on MO Walsh’s novel of the same name and centers on a small town’s encounter with a magical machine in a general store that promises to unveil everyone’s true potential. As the residents grapple with the mysterious device’s declarations, relationships are tested, secrets are exposed, and the town of Deerfield is forever changed. Just likeShrinking,thiscritically acclaimed comedyfeatures characters going through life-changing experiences while trying to find meaning and connection. They also both offer an optimistic tone on emotional moments with lighthearted humor.

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After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate.

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