Instead,ShrinkingandThe Bearhave still cast both characters so they can appear in flashback sequences.

Tia already has more appearances in her show than Mikey does in his.

Bernthal has 5 credits inThe Bear, and Bowden has 8 inShrinking.

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Shrinkingis currently in its second season, whereasThe Bearseason 4 is about to begin.

Despite that,Tia already has more appearances in her show than Mikey does in his.

Bernthal has 5 credits inThe Bear, and Bowden has 8 inShrinking.

Jeremy Allen White as Carmy in The Bear

As such, Mikey doesn’t factor into the equation quite so much.

Like Carmy,Jimmy eventually finds his footing and manages to turn his grief into something positive.

Althoughthere are strong comedic elements inShrinkingandThe Bear, neither show is without its grippingly dramatic moments either.

Michael, Natalie, and Carmen Berzatto from The Bear’s Berzatto family.

In this series, a therapist grappling with personal tragedy begins to employ a radically candid approach with his clients and in his personal life. As he navigates his roles as a father, friend, and professional, his newfound method leads to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.

That being said, the ratio of both genres differs between the two shows.

In fact,The Bearhas proven this by winning several comedy awards- despite its gritty and serious undertone.

As a result,ShrinkingandThe Bearboth shine for different reasons while remaining equally brilliant.

Tia looking at Jimmy in Shrinking

Custom image of the Janitor in Scrubs, Jimmy in Shrinking, and Roy in Ted Lasso

Headshot Of Jason Segel

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The Bear