The impressive performances of Shrinking‘s star-studded cast helped the comedy become a hit series. Shrinking season 1 received a 91% critical score and an 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with both critics and general audiences impressed by the series’ balance between comedy and the exploration of a heartfelt story. Season 1’s success led to Shrinking season 2 being greenlit, with the series becoming one of Apple TV+’s most well-regarded comedies.