Apple TV+ renewed Shrinking season 3 before the second installment even premiered. But like Ted Lasso, which is also created by Lawrence, and also streams on Apple TV+, the Jason Segel and Harrison Ford-led therapy dramedy was conceived as a story that consists of three parts.

In comments to TVLine following the Shrinking season 2 finale, the creator confirmed that the dramedy does not necessarily have to end with season 3. Lawrence, who created the series with Segel and Brett Goldstein, said that as long as Apple wants to do more, then they'll come up with a new story:

“If we’re lucky enough and Apple seems excited to keep making the show, we’ll come up with a new story.”

What Lawrence's Comments Mean For Shrinking

The Premise Is Built For Multiple Seasons

There are a lot of avenues to explore after the Shrinking season 2 ending, especially as it relates to Paul (Ford) dealing with his declining health and Jimmy (Segel) continuing his growth and grieving the loss of his wife. Overall, the second installment deals with the subject of how to forgive and move forward. That could come full circle with season 3, which is planned to begin production in February, but the dramedy could evolve from that point. In many ways, it already has.

Shrinking has become a hangout show, the type of comedy where the viewer tunes in to spend time with some likable characters. If it can lean into that, while still keeping a general focus on therapy, which the series has already been doing, there's nothing to keep the Emmy-nominated hit from lasting for multiple installments.

Our Take On Lawrence's Shrinking Season 4 Comments

It Avoids A Ted Lasso Problem

Ted Lasso's continuing lack of certainty around season 4 is a problem stemming from the stated intention to stop after a limited number of seasons. This would be an irable goal except for how the cast and crew have regularly signaled they would like to do more, and reports have revealed that Apple is working to make another season happen. Shrinking avoids the issue entirely, with the co-creator saying clearly he's ready to do more if executives give the green light.

Source: TVLine