Jimmy’s unconventional approach results in surprising success for many patients, but it can get complicated.
Other notable roles includeRick Deckard inBlade RunnerandBlade Runner 2049and Dr. Richard Kimble inThe Fugitive.
Paul has a gruff persona, but he is brilliant at his job.
As an actor and comedian,Williams gained widespread recognition as a correspondent onThe Daily Show.
She also develops a close and supportive friendship with Jimmy’s neighbor, Liz.
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Character: Maxwell plays Jimmy’s daughter, Alice, inShrinking.
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Alice had a close relationship with her mother and has gradually rebuilt a strong relationship with her father.
BeforeShrinking, Tennie played Willie Lewis, leader of the Final World Order in the SYFY seriesDeadly Class.
Sean was initially supposed to be Gaby’s patient, but she referred him to Jimmy instead.
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.
She later played series regular Ellie Torres inCougar Town, where she starred alongsideCourteney Cox and Busy Philipps.
Liz can be overbearing and intense, but she will do anything for those she loves.
Urie played Marc St. James inUgly Bettyand portrayed Stephen Dinovera inThe Good Wifeand inThe Good Fight.
Derek becomes increasingly connected toShrinking’s other characters, leading to McGinley being a series regular in season 2.
Lilan Bowden as Tia- Lilan Bowden plays Tia, the deceased wife of Jimmy and mother to Alice.
She appears in flashbacks, primarily with Jimmy and Alice, and has a striking resemblance to her daughter.
Bowden is best known for playing Rebecca “Bex” Mack inAndi Mack.
She has also appeared in episodes ofParks and Recreation,It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, andNCIS.
Heidi Gardner as Grace- Heidi Gardner plays Grace, who is one of Jimmy’s patients.
Gardner has been onSaturday Night Livesince 2017.
She has also had roles inPuss in Boots: The Last Wishand in episodes ofVeep,Superstore, andGirls5eva.
Lily Rabe as Meg- Lily Rabe plays Meg, who is Paul’s daughter.
She and her father have had an estranged relationship but are working on repairing it.
Rabe also starred in the HBO limited seriesThe UndoingandLove & Death.
Devin Kawaoka as Charlie- Devin Kawaoka plays Brian’s sweet and supportive husband, Charlie.
Kawaoka has appeared in episodes of Criminal Minds,Lucifer, andGoliath.
Rachel Stubington as Summer- Rachel Stubington plays Summer, who is Alice’s best friend.
Stubington played April in an episode ofGeneration, a series where Lukita Maxwell was a series regular.
Stubington also played the role of Rhea in the pilot episode of ABC’s Ryan Murphy seriesDoctor Odyssey.
Gavin Lewis as Connor- Gavin Lewis plays Connor, one of Liz and Derek’s three sons.
Connor is in college but still has feelings for Alice.
He also starred inPrince of Peoria.
He has also appeared inDoctor Who,Thor: Love and Thunder, and inHarley Quinn.
Courtney Taylor as Courtney- Courtney Taylor plays Gaby’s sister, Courtney, who is introduced inShrinkingseason 2.
Taylor played the recurring character Erika inAbbott Elementaryseasons 2 and 3.
She has also been in the 2022 horror movieThe Invitationand in seasons 4 and 5 ofInsecure.
Hopkins previously played Raymond Millbury inAlly McBeal, Grayson Ellis inCougar Town, and Liam O’Connor in Quantico.
Other notable projects includeTrue DetectiveandCSI: Miami.