The Shrink Next Door has wrapped up airing on Apple TV+ back on December 17, 2021. And fans are already clamoring for The Shrink Next Door Season 2. But the question is, will it happen? As of now, it’s quite early to say anything. The series explores the real-life story of Marty Markowitz and how the psychiatrist Issac Herschkopf violated his boundary to stay close to his patient and indulge in his life.
Developed by Georgia Pritchett, the series is based on a podcast of the same name. It follows the life of Marty and his psychiatrist, who is completely involved in Marty’s daily lifestyle. The story involves a wide range of stories that portray what happened with Marty and how his psychiatrist dealt with it. But in the finale, Issac’s license was banned.
The Shrink Next Door Season 2: Has It Renewed Yet?
The Shrink Next Door dropped its first three episodes on the same day, and the premiere itself garnered a huge audience. After the first three episodes aired, the remaining episodes followed the weekly release schedule. However, it’s been three months, and the streamer hasn’t revealed the future of the show. Generally, the streamer takes almost a couple of months to decide the fate of the show.
However, it’s already been three months. Well, the series was initially billed as the miniseries. It suggests that perhaps the show won’t return with another season. But there’s still a possibility that it could return with The Shrink Next Door Season 2 with a new storyline. As of now, anything could happen. Let’s wait till Apple TV+ comes up with potential news about the second season.
Will It Return?
Well, in the closing moment, the administration canceled Dr. Ike’s license. So, he can’t continue treating his patients. So it looks like there is no such story left to continue in The Shrink Next Door Season 2. But there’s a possibility that the show could continue portraying Marty’s complaints against Dr. Ike, and the story could continue with the second season. Further, there is a chance that the next season could explore the fate of Dr. Ike, Marty’s family business, and Bonnie’s marriage.
But the show is entirely based on the podcast, which has little to no storyline. They portrayed Almost entire podcast chapters on the first season of The Shrink Next Door. So there’s a slight chance that the show could stick to its initial description of miniseries instead of continuing into multi-season series. The closing moment itself hints that the show has wrapped up for good.
The Shrink Next Door Season 2: Who Could Return?
As of now, it remains to be seen who will return for the second season. But if The Shrink Next Door returns for the second run, then we can expect the main cast members will indeed return. These include Will Ferrell as Martin “Marty” Markowitz and Paul Rudd as Dr. Issac “Ike” Herschkopf. Apart from them, Kathryn Hahn as Phyllis Shapiro and Casey Wilson as Bonnie Herschkopf will also return. There’s a slight chance that Robin Bartlett as Cathy will return with Sarayu Blue as Miriam and Allan Wasserman as Rabbi Sherman. Cornell Womack as Bruce might join Christina Vidal as Hannah.
The Shrink Next Door Season 2: What Will Happen Next?
Well, the show portrayed the entire story in the first season itself. But if Apple TV+ renews The Shrink Next Door Season 2, then chances are Dr. Ike’s other patients’ storylines could explore. Well, he has some other patients, too, whose life he spoiled the same way as he did with Marty. So there’s a slim chance that the show could explore those patients’ storylines. Further, it might also explore the life of Dr. Ike after the administration canceled his license.
