The sitcom, from "Ted Lasso" co-creator Bill Lawrence, strains to emulate its accomplished predecessor, as it follows a well-meaning dad working to resolve his issues through radical kindness.

"I have a lot of experience being Marshall Eriksen and then working to have people see me as other characters; I know he probably deals with that as Roy Kent," Segel said of casting Goldstein in an unexpected part.

Shrinking's second season offers more hilarity and moments of tremendous emotional heft, allowing its cast to deliver career-best work.