Apple TVShrinking (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty. Will it make things better—or unleash uproarious chaos?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty. Will it make things better—or unleash uproarious chaos?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show's dominant themes align with progressive values by challenging traditional social norms, embracing moral relativism, and championing unconventional relationships and personal freedom as solutions to despair and disconnection.
The series features a visibly diverse main cast, reflecting racial and gender diversity in significant roles with an emphasis on intentional inclusion. Its narrative integrates diverse perspectives naturally, addressing mental health and social issues with sensitivity and promoting empathy, without critically portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
Shrinking offers a thoughtful and inclusive portrayal of the LGBTQ community through Brian's character. The series focuses on his personal growth, relationships, and journey towards family, integrating his queerness into the main storyline without it being his sole defining trait. This approach normalizes queer life and emphasizes the importance of chosen family, resulting in a net positive depiction.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Shrinking is an original series, meaning its characters are new creations without pre-existing canonical genders from source material or history. Therefore, no instances of gender swaps are present.
Shrinking is an original contemporary show, not an adaptation or historical piece. All major characters are new creations for this series, and their racial identities were not pre-established in any prior canon or historical record. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.4
7.0
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