Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Shrinking Returns in October on Apple TV+; TV Stars Join Chicago Med New Season

Shrinking - Harrison Ford and Jason Segel

Apple TV+ unveiled the premiere date and a first look at the 12-episode second season of Shrinking, starring Emmy-Award nominee Jason Segel and Multi-Award winner Harrison Ford, and created by Emmy Award winners Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso) and Segel. Shrinking season two will premiere globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, October 16, on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Wednesday until December 25, 2024. Shrinking follows a grieving therapist (played by Segel) who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people's lives... including his own. In addition to Segel and Ford, Shrinking stars Emmy-Award nominee Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, Ted McGinley with Emmy-Award nominee Christa Miller. Goldstein will appear as a special guest star in season two.

The series is produced for Apple TV+ by Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence and Goldstein are under overall deals and Lawrence’s Doozer Productions. Lawrence, Segel, Goldstein, Neil Goldman, James Ponsoldt, Jeff Ingold, Liza Katzer, Randall Keenan Winston, Annie Mebane, Rachna Fruchbom and Brian Gallivan. Shrinking marks the third partnership for Apple, Lawrence and Warner Bros. Television, alongside the multi-Emmy Award-winning, global phenomenon Ted Lasso, and upcoming comedy series Bad Monkey, which premieres August 14, 2024. The series also marks the second collaboration for Apple TV+ and Segel, following his starring role in the Apple Original Film The Sky is Everywhere.


Sarah Ramos and Darren Barnet

Sarah Ramos (Dr. Caitlin Lenox) and Darren Barnet (Dr. John Frost) have been added as series regulars to the cast of the NBC drama Chicago Med. Sarah Ramos is a director, writer and actress who has appeared on such critically acclaimed series as Parenthood, American Dreams and, most recently, The Bear. On the film side, Ramos can be seen in Babylon and The Boy Downstairs. Recognized as one of the Hollywood Reporter's Next Gen Rising Stars in 2022, Darren Barnet is best known for his role in the Netflix comedy Never Have I Ever. His film credits include Anyone But You, Gran Turismo, Road House and Love Hard.

The new season begins Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. on NBC and next day on Peacock. The series stars S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt, Marlyne Barrett, Jessy Schram, Steven Weber, Luke Mitchell, Sarah Ramos and Darren Barnet. The series is executive produced by Dick Wolf, Allen MacDonald, Stephen Hootstein and Peter Jankowski. Chicago Med is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.

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Monday, March 30

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Things We Do for Love" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Marty meets Courtney’s intimidating father to ask for his blessing, but Clancy’s (Anthony Anderson) cryptic response sends Calvin and Tina digging for answers. Meanwhile, Gemma and Dave are stunned by Grover’s tattoo.

DMV - "Gilbert" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Colette and Gregg convince Vic to foster a dog and help him clean up his act to meet the dog rescuer Howie’s (Thomas Lennon) high standards. Meanwhile, Ceci tries to repay Barb by boosting Noa’s processing time, mainly by toning down his hotness.

St. Denis Medical - "Here a Righteous Woman Comes" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Joyce hosts a ribbon-cutting for the birthing center; Matt and Serena take on an awkward assignment; Ron tries to knock out a quick physical before his fishing trip.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "The World Is Full of Beaks" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tobin tries to keep his personal life separate from the documentary, but Reggie doesn't make it easy for him; Monica helps Brina with her music career.

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