Shrinking Dethrones Severance and Silo as Apple TV+'s Top Streaming Sensation

Apple TV+ might not pump out a never-ending stream of new shows, but when they hit, they really hit. Case in point: for a while, their biggest sci-fi titles—‘Severance’ starring Adam Scott, and ‘Silo’ with Rebecca Ferguson—were dominating conversations (and probably at least a few family group chats). But recently, something a lot less dystopian and way more human has quietly dethroned them. Let’s talk about 'Shrinking,' the comedy-drama that's become the biggest series on the platform, even while sporting a pitch that honestly doesn’t sound funny on paper.

So What Is 'Shrinking'?

Created by Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence, and Jason Segel, 'Shrinking' follows a group of therapists who, frankly, are just trying to hold their own messy lives together while helping other people do the same. Jason Segel stars as Jimmy, a therapist who's been spiraling since his wife died in a car accident two years earlier (yes, starting with that as the premise for a comedy is...a choice). Instead of sticking to the emotional script, Jimmy decides to try some “radically honest” tactics with his patients—which is about as fun and risky as it sounds. In the process, he starts to turn his own life around, patch things up with his teenage daughter (Lukita Maxwell as Alice), and fumble his way through friendship, grief, and occasional absurdity.

Why Has 'Shrinking' Become the Go-To Hit?

For all its therapy jokes and sad-dad energy, 'Shrinking' has completely taken over Apple TV+. Seriously—while 'Severance' slipped down to #9, and 'Silo' didn’t even make the top ten, 'Shrinking' is currently sitting at #1 on the weekly streaming chart. And get this: it’s been on Apple’s top 10 for a whopping 645 days. Apparently, being a little less sci-fi and a little more emotionally available is working out for them.

Critics and viewers aren’t exactly whispering about it either. 'Shrinking' currently rocks a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics, with an 87% thumbs-up from audiences. Here’s what one fan put out there about Season 3 (which kind of nails the vibe):

"Every season Shrinking surprises me with how it can improve year after year."

Basically, it’s that rare show where the consensus is: we all agree, this is good.

The Cast Keeps Outdoing Themselves

You know a show is special when the performances are so good, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Here’s a quick rundown of who’s on the screen and why you’re probably going to end up Googling ‘who plays Gaby in Shrinking’ at some point:

• Jason Segel as Jimmy, the main therapist with an emotional demolition derby going on.
• Lukita Maxwell as Alice, Jimmy’s daughter, who brings a surprising amount of heart and attitude.
• Michael Urie as Brian, the cheerful best friend (hilarious, then out-hilarious’d by…)
• Jessica Williams as Gaby, who steals scenes with comedic timing that feels effortless.
• Christa Miller as Liz, bringing even more depth to a roster that’s already stacked.
• Harrison Ford as Paul, the veteran therapist; yes, Indiana Jones playing a cranky shrink, and somehow it just works.

Everyone gets their moment, and the chemistry does a lot of heavy lifting here.

What’s Next? Season 4 Already on Deck

We’re almost at the end of Season 3 (just two episodes left), which means, as usual, fans are already starting to panic about the long wait. But good news for the impatient: Apple has already confirmed that 'Shrinking' will be back for a fourth season. Fun fact: the show was originally designed for just three seasons, but after seeing how well it worked, co-creator Bill Lawrence expanded the plan—now Season 3 is just the beginning of a new three-season arc. In other words: you’ll be getting more therapy shenanigans for a while longer.

Long story short: if you’re looking for the next big thing on Apple TV+—and you’re tired of dystopian sci-fi for a minute—'Shrinking' should be at the top of your binge list.