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Season 2 of “Shrinking” concludes leaving audiences highly anticipating what the renewal of season 3 will deliver for this hit Apple TV series. One specific plot point receiving lots of interest revolves around Jason Segel who plays therapist Jimmy and his potential romantic interaction with a divorced mom called Sofi played by his former “How I Met Your Mother” colleague Cobie Smulders. Jason Segel during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter spoke highly of the experience acting alongside Smulders and how their close past working relationship helped add depth and history in their very brief encounter in episode 10 of the series.
Jason Segel said in The Hollywood Reporter article that him and Cobie Smulders did not usually appear on set together during “How I Met Your Mother" making their scene on Shrinking feel special. Segel emphasized a deep-seated connection extending past the typical meet-cute feeling a “weight” present as a result of his past connection to Cobie Smulders with both actors sharing formative life years together. This adds an interesting creative depth between characters even before character storylines fully develop. Segel further noted that the actors shared life moments that contributed to a recognition and weight in the scene not easily replicated.
The part of Sofi was not necessarily created specifically for Cobie Smulders however her appearance has brought considerable discussion and positive feelings among show viewers. The clear chemistry and on-screen spark between Jason Segel and Cobie Smulders gives more hope that she might reprise her role for the forthcoming season of Shrinking. Both of these actors experienced a great deal together and the creative team could take a lot from that energy and translate it on-screen with their respective roles which seems ideal for the show. Segel also feels as a result of being the youngest actors together during How I Met Your Mother the actors have unique chemistry and a bond because of all of their past time spent filming and experiencing growth together as they came of age.
Jason Segel connected strongly with Brett Goldstein during “Shrinking” despite limited interactions as they grew very close throughout series production. The bond created on screen was felt by the crew as much as by those working in the film industry highlighting its emotional resonance as seen in the last scene of the show season two finale between Jimmy and Louis, also a writer of the show. The setup of scene cameras specifically from a distance during their dialogue between the two actors contributed greatly to the tenderness and emotional depth required in the narrative making the scene feel like two friends just connecting and talking which is exactly what they were intended to do.
Shrinking Season 2 streamable completely on Apple TV. Jason Segel was recently interviewed following up many ideas regarding his costar relationship with Cobie Smulders and their onscreen chemistry and he is very excited about continuing future collaboration. The professional dynamic of two longtime TV professionals could help to inform their onscreen romantic connection given prior connection for years prior.
Jason Segel and Cobie Smulders famously performed together in "How I Met Your Mother" for about a decade starting in 2005 through 2014 with their respective characters named Marshall Eriksen and Robin Scherbatsky. While Marshall Eriksen and Robin Scherbatsky never shared any romantic history the Shrinking show might give the performers another path on set given the character introductions made on Season 2, where Cobie appeared as a divorced mother named Sofi. A possible romantic element has been teased in season two which was received well by audiences across all platforms of social media adding to hopes the actor might be appearing during season three. Variety interviewed Jason Segel specifically asking about this and he provided a noncommittal answer saying if his character in series can "get his shit together" a romantic connection is a possibility demonstrating there is hope for more of her on screen.
"Shrinking" creative team started off Jimmy on an arc that led from grief in season 1 to forgiveness in season 2 which leads to the new thematic direction focused around "moving forward" in upcoming season three. The story structure suggests more possibility of a new romantic partner as it seems Jimmy may be emotionally ready for someone after forgiving his wife’s killer. Jason Segel as lead actor and character appears on a path of recovery that might make him ready to accept his past in order to move forward toward creating positive life changes.
Shrinking’s showrunner Bill Lawrence stated openly he very much hopes Cobie Smulders can reprise her Sofi character in season three for upcoming story development as he is a huge fan of “How I Met Your Mother”. Showrunner Bill Lawrence wants the return of Cobie Smulders as a visual cue for Jimmy “moving forward” in the coming storyline in season three which indicates she might have a key role in upcoming seasons narrative. Bill Lawrence during a television interview even expressed his high regard for the authentic romantic sparks generated by Segel and Smulders which is why he plans to coerce her into coming back to the show.
Filming for Shrinking Season 3 will begin this upcoming January exploring the concept of moving forward also focusing on Paul’s Parkinson’s with Harrison Ford playing that role. The “Shrinking” show includes Jessica Williams Luke Tennie Michael Urie Christa Miller and Ted McGinley showcasing a very strong ensemble for Apple TV’s production lineup. The show is already being recognized across many streaming charts making it a success and proving a clear desire from audience members to view. The creative team is also working on ideas with specific intention of generating exciting viewer storylines that have enough depth for a long form season of show material.
"Shrinking" provides the viewership a story following a therapist named Jimmy Laird struggling with his past using unorthodox and sometimes questionable therapy methods while trying to be a present friend father and all around positive influence that will continue its compelling story line this coming season.