What Happens to Louis in the Shrinking Season 2 Finale? Ending Explained

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As a devoted fan of Shrinking, I must say that the second season left me emotionally drained, but incredibly satisfied. The character development, particularly for Louis, was nothing short of remarkable. Brett Goldstein portrayed the turmoil and guilt of his character with such raw authenticity that it was hard not to feel every ounce of his pain.

The second season of Shrinking has come to a touching conclusion, leaving viewers speculating whether the story ended tragically for one of therapist Jimmy Laird’s patients, Louis (portrayed by Brett Goldstein). Throughout the series, Laird, still grieving the loss of his wife, finds himself providing questionable guidance to his clients at times, with potentially fatal results. However, his existing emotional scars deepen further when Louis admits to unintentionally causing Jimmy’s wife’s death, stirring a whirlwind of emotions within him.

Here’s a detailed article on what actually happened to Louis in the second season’s finale.

Does Louis die at the end of Shrinking Season 2?

No, Louis attempts suicide but is eventually rescued by Jimmy in the Shrinking Season 2 finale.

In the last episode, titled “The Last Thanksgiving,” Louis struggles to cope with the remorse of getting drunk and causing Jimmy’s wife, Tia’s death. Even though he knows he can’t undo what happened, he endeavors to make amends and seek forgiveness. He tries to bond with Jimmy’s daughter, Alice, and best friend, Brian, which meets resistance from the therapist. However, Brian understands Louis’ emotional state and the challenges he faces in moving on. Despite this, they both strive to help him heal.

Despite Louis seemingly advancing in overcoming his trauma and guilt, a single event causes all his progress to crumble. A friend, disheartened after learning about his past, decides to end their relationship with him, triggering his previous depressive feelings. Now isolated, he contemplates ending his life by standing on railroad tracks. However, fate intervenes when Jimmy, setting aside personal animosity, miraculously appears and saves him.

Will Louis return in Shrinking Season 3?

Brett Goldstein’s Louis might return for Shrinking Season 3, as per co-creator Bill Lawrence.

The climax showcases a deeply contemplative moment, emphasizing the strength of forgiveness. In this scene, Jimmy reconciles with Louis and accepts his loss. During an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Lawrence explained that the intense final scene was designed to make viewers uncertain about Louis’ fate and to provide emotional closure for the conflict between the two characters. He hinted that there may be a chance we see Louis again in the future.

He stated, “Brett’s got tons of s— he’s working on, but he is so good in the show this year, so the idea of getting to show how he [Louis] moves forward interests us. Don’t forget, we pitched this show where the first year is about grief, second year is about forgiveness, [the] third year is about moving forward. It would be weird to not include his character as part of that.”

As a gaming enthusiast eagerly waiting for my next binge-watch, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the third season of Shrinking will drop somewhere around Fall 2025. Officially, there’s no specific release window announced, but I’m hoping to hear something soon!

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2024-12-27 11:40