Behind-the-scenes look at how 'Shrinking' morphed from gritty therapy drama to feel-good 'Ted Lasso' clone by its series finale
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Series creator Bill Lawrence admitted he wanted to end the show on an 'upbeat' note, leading to a shift in tone from the grittier early episodes
Fans were divided, with some praising the heartwarming conclusion while others felt the finale betrayed the show's more nuanced exploration of mental health
Behind-the-scenes look at how 'Shrinking' morphed from gritty therapy drama to feel-good 'Ted Lasso' clone by its series finale
beat sheet
Series creator Bill Lawrence admitted he wanted to end the show on an 'upbeat' note, leading to a shift in tone from the grittier early episodes
Fans were divided, with some praising the heartwarming conclusion while others felt the finale betrayed the show's more nuanced exploration of mental health