5 Heartwarming TV Series to Watch After 'Shrinking', Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

Shrinking is one of the most unexpected and heartwarming comedies in recent years. Its delicate balance between humor and heartbreak captivated viewers with the story of a psychologist who crosses professional boundaries to help his patients.

If you've watched all the episodes and are looking for something equally warm, witty, and life-affirming, this list is for you.

5. 'Nobody Wants This', 2024-...

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 87%

Joanne and Noah met at a mutual friend's dinner and hit it off immediately. There's no doubt that these two are kindred spirits who deserve their happily ever after.

There's just one obstacle: their differing religious beliefs. Noah is a rabbi, and Joanne is a free-spirited podcaster who is agnostic. Awkward family gatherings, misunderstandings, and the skepticism of loved ones are just a few of the many trials the couple faces.

Despite all the obstacles, however, Joanne and Noah enjoy each other's company and are simply trying to maintain their fragile relationship.

4. 'Rooster', 2026-...

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88%

Greg Russo is the author of a pulp novel about a character named Rooster. He visits a New England college to discuss his book with students.

Unsurprisingly, the students ask Greg provocative questions. After all, Rooster is a macho and rather controversial character.

However, Greg isn't just on campus for the reading – he also wants to see his daughter, Katie, who is a college professor going through a painful breakup. In an attempt to support her, Greg finds a reason to spend more time with the students.

3. 'Hilda', 2018-2023

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%

Hilda says goodbye to her forest home, where she had grown accustomed to interacting with magical creatures. The 11-year-old girl and her mother are moving to the big city, along with their unusual pet, a fox-deer named Twig.

However, the adventure-loving girl won't be bored in her new home. As it turns out, magic can be found not only in the depths of the forest.

Giants, elves, and trolls – Scandinavian folklore in all its diversity – come to life on screen. Hilda and her friends unravel a tangled web of mysteries and explore a wide, wondrous world, episode after episode.

2. 'American Classic', 2026

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%

Richard, a Broadway actor, finds himself at the center of a scandal when he loses his temper and attacks a New York Times critic. Now, Richard is forced to take a break from his career.

Soon, he receives a call from his brother, Jon, informing him of their mother, Ethel's, death. Richard returns to his hometown of Millersburg and immerses himself in small-town life.

Richard is shocked by the state of the local theater. He has no choice but to take matters into his own hands.

1. 'Only Murders in the Building', 2021-...

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%

Under different circumstances, millennial Mabel and her two neighbors, Charles and Oliver – both men of retirement age – would never have crossed paths.

However, when a high-profile murder occurs in their building, the trio joins forces. A love of chilling stories drives them to create a podcast and find the culprit.

Five seasons have already aired, and the neighbors have become true friends while solving several crimes. Most importantly, each season is as good as the last, and the amateur sleuths remain just as engaging.