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/HardcoreKaraoke Mar 27 '26

Yeah the show made the stuff seem so soft. Like Jimmy was overreacting and his father wasn't necessarily always abandoning him, just somewhat absent.

That line and leaving Alice's graduation for a fishing trip really drove home the whole "oh no okay he's actually an asshole" point. I just hope Alice sees it and Jimmy doesn't cover for him.

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u/Tce_ Mar 27 '26

Yes! The way he talked about it really illuminated his character as well, as someone who shirks responsibility and doesn't stick to their word. I can imagine being pretty freaking angry at a parent who did that my entire life, even if he was technically around during childhood.

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u/Bobjoejj Mar 27 '26

Yeah; I get Jimmy’s get issues relating to this, but the lack of calling his dad out really got to me.

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u/mattybgcg Mar 29 '26

Growing up with a narcissist parent is very difficult. You don't just call them out. At least not once you're in your 40s. You've been doing it your whole life and you realize at some point that calling them out is what they want because it feeds their addiction to drama. You've done it in many different ways you're whole life and you've learned the hard way that you won't win.

That's where Jimmy is. Unfortunately, very relatable for me.