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Shrinking just pulled the kind of surprise that gets fans refreshing timelines and overanalyzing every frame. As Season 3 wraps up filming, co-creator Bill Lawrence confirmed a return that no one had on their bingo card—Brett Goldstein’s Louis is officially back. And not in a blink-and-you-miss-it way. He’s in for real this time.
After dipping in during Season 2, Goldstein’s character is now positioned as a “major one” moving forward. Lawrence says the third season is all about growth across the board, not just for Jimmy. Louis isn’t just comic relief. He’s got something real brewing in his story arc. And if there’s one thing Shrinking does best, it’s digging into emotionally messy territory with charm.
Season 3 shifts from survival to self-discovery. The theme of “moving forward” doesn’t just belong to Jimmy anymore; it runs through Alice, Sean, Liz, Gabby, and yes, Louis. Fans who’ve followed the show’s deep dive into grief are now getting a taste of what comes after the heaviness, as per Collider.
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Cobie Smulders also returns as Sofi, Jimmy’s potential new flame introduced in the Season 2 finale. Her role is more than a cute rebound. She’s part of Jimmy’s difficult process of imagining happiness again, something he hasn’t dared to do since losing his wife. That arc alone has fans buzzing with questions about where it’ll lead, especially with Segel leaning further into Jimmy’s emotional range.
But the casting curveballs aren’t over. Shrinking Season 3 welcomes Michael J. Fox and Jeff Daniels to the fold. Fox’s character is tied to Paul (Harrison Ford), who continues battling his worsening condition. He’s not just a cameo, he’ll appear across multiple episodes, and early buzz says his character brings weight and warmth.
Daniels, meanwhile, steps in as Jimmy’s estranged father. A layered, not-so-perfect parental figure. His arrival is meant to contrast Jimmy’s found family with his actual one, and that tension? It’s classic Shrinking.
While Apple hasn’t locked a release date yet, the show’s third chapter is nearly done filming. Season 1 earned critical nods, Season 2 deepened its emotional grip, and now Season 3 looks like it’s heading straight for the heart, with just enough chaos and curveballs to keep fans hooked.
Louis is back. Sofi’s sticking around. Fox and Daniels are bringing the heat. Shrinking isn’t just continuing. It’s evolving and fans are spiraling for all the right reasons.
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