As Shrinking heads into its third season, the Apple TV+ comedy continues to stand out as one of television’s most emotionally honest and sharply written series — balancing grief, humor, and humanity without losing its edge.
Starring Jason Segel as Jimmy, a therapist navigating personal loss while abandoning traditional boundaries with his clients, the series has earned praise for its layered storytelling and ensemble performances, including Jessica Williams’ scene-stealing turn as Gabby. In season three, Gabby’s role expands in meaningful ways, allowing the character to move beyond comic relief and fully explore vulnerability, anger, joy, and complexity.
In a new interview with Blex Media, Williams opens up about what it meant to be given that emotional range, why opportunities like this still feel rare for Black actresses, and how Shrinking authentically reflects modern Black experiences — especially in predominantly white spaces — without flattening or over-explaining them. She also discusses the trust built with the show’s creative team, the freedom to improvise, and why moments of Black humor and cultural shorthand are essential to the show’s voice.