‘Shrinking’ Season 3, Episode 7’s Heartbreaking Ending Left Me Sobbing To “A Thousand Years” On My Couch

“I Will Be Grape” will go down as one of the most brilliantly balanced episodes in Shrinking history. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry tears of joy. And at the drop of a dime, those happy tears will turn sad — especially right before the end credits roll.

As noted in Decider’s full Season 3 review, Shrinking has mastered the art of flicking from poignant to playful scenes and letting highs and lows co-exist. The signature formula is skillfully utilized each episode, but Season 3, Episode 7 — written by Zack Bornstein and directed by James Ponsoldt — hits different.

Shrinking Season 3, Episode 7 spoilers ahead.

Despite watching “I Will Be Grape” several months ago, I have yet to recover from the clever writing, powerful performances, and severe emotional whiplash it delivers in just 33 minutes. The installment seamlessly spotlights Shrinking‘s large ensemble, juggles multiple storylines, and mixes humor and

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