Searxng/Shrinking Apple TV tv TV Michael Urie on Shrinking's surprising evolution, his career-defining typecast quote, and why he prefers not knowing his character's future. April 11, 2026 AceShowbiz - Shrinking debuted with a tone and style quite different from what viewers have come to expect. The original trailer for season one revealed very little of the comedic elements that now define the show, and notably, Michael Urie barely appeared beyond a brief cameo in the pilot episode.