Whatchu Watchin?

[Jumpin]

Jumpin said:

About to start Shrinking,
It’s a comedy/dark comedy about a psychiatrist (or psychologist) entering a midlife crisis catalyzed by something happening with his wife. It’s created by and starring Jason Segel and co-starring Harrison Ford. The Showrunner is Bill Lawrence, the same guy who does Ted Lasso, and also co-creator of Spin City and Clone High.
I don’t know much about it yet, but I’m guessing I’ll like it based Jason Segel alone, I’ve been a big fan of everything he’s done (that I’ve seen). The fourth episode came out yesterday, will probably do episode 1 tomorrow, or in a month when it’s all out, or almost all out.

Episode 1, in short, loved it.

If I were to describe it, it’s like Severance meets Forgetting Sarah Marshall. There were a few reimaginings of Forgetting Sarah Marshall jokes (the episode was written by Segel) but it carries the sort of heaviness of trauma of Severance. Harrison Ford basically plays same character as Brian (Bill Hader) who is the brother of Peter (Jason Segel) in the film Forgetting Sarah Marshall, except instead of his brother Harrison is a mentor/boss type character.

The show has cinema film-like camera work and production which I appreciate a great deal. There’s only four episodes out right now, but I’m looking forward to watching the rest throughout the week.