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Also likeTed Lasso,Shrinkingis a series that blatantly wants to win over its audience.

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But its desire to be liked starts to feel aggressive after a few episodes.

Like most offerings on the platform,Shrinkingwill roll out episodes weekly following Fridays premiere of the first two.

Ingesting them in more spaced-out doses may make those flaws easier to tolerate.

Its not likeShrinkingis completely devoid of charm.

As Paul, hes exactly what you expect Ford to be: cranky and impatient, but appealingly so.

(Do you know what percentage of yourself is actually made of water?

asks Jessica Williamss Gaby, a fellow therapist in the practice where Jimmy and Paul work.

I know what percentage of me doesnt give a shit, Paul responds.)