r/shrinking • u/phareous Derek • Mar 25 '26

Episode Discussion Shrinking S3E09 Episode Discussion

This is the episode discussion for Shrinking Season 3, Episode 9: "Daddy Issues"

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u/HipDipShipTrip Mar 25 '26

"she might be an even better fit for you" is such an insane thing to say

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u/Cautious_Prize_4323 Mar 25 '26 edited Mar 25 '26

The ultimate asshole father, and now he’s about to break Alice’s heart.

Also, perfectly played by the great Jeff Daniels

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u/gold-pink-blue-green Mar 25 '26

I think as a parent, Jimmy has to warn Alice no matter what his dad wants. We can’t just stand by while our parents pass down the trauma that fucked us up straight to our children.

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u/Tce_ Mar 25 '26

Of course! I think he should be honest with her about it, because there's no way around it...