“What happens in this episode affects how the last four episodes play out,” Williams teases.
Warning: This article contains spoilers about Friday’s episode ofShrinking.
Not exactly the best time for complicated hook-ups.
Jessica Williams on ‘Shrinking’.Apple TV+
It’s certain to have fallout.
JESSICA WILLIAMS:It’s a mixture of both.
Gaby has known Jimmy and Tia, his wife that passed away, for a really long time.
Jason Segel and Jessica Williams on ‘Shrinking’.Apple TV+
Gaby also is in newly divorced mode, trying to figure out her libido and what not.
They’re definitely both pretty drunk.
And both of them have had a really rough night.
I do think they’ve always had good chemistry and a connection.
They really get along.
There is a line in there where Jimmy says he couldn’t get an erection.
It’s a few contributing factors.
Why do you think she decides to go for it?
It’s not one person doing it, and then the other missing it.
It’s both of them going and making that split decision.
But I think that speaks to the chemistry that they have and their connection.
I think anything’s possible.
They’ve been friends for a really long time.
How was it filming those scenes with Jason Segel?
Because he is arguably the king of the awkward sex scene.
I feel like he’s done it in everything.
Our set is super respectful.
It was a very professional, comfortable experience.
How much regret is there going to be the next morning on either side here?
They definitely were drunk, so there will be some confusion.
That’s something to figure out in episode 7.
Oh, definitely Alice.
She’s been through a lot for sure.
Her dad’s a lot (laughs).
Does he think it’s funny?
You never know with Paul.
It’s up to Paul and Harrison.
The thing withShrinkingis it’s all about lines being blurred.
It’s about relationships being blurred and emotions and feelings being blurred.
How ready is she, if at all, for a new relationship right now?
I don’t think Gaby’s ready for a new relationship.
She’s out in her post divorce phase trying to figure it out.
But she contains multitudes.
That’s what I love about the writing on the show, is it’ll surprise you.
The feelings are complicated, and this show’s about that.
Gaby naturally is very heart-led, and she’s pretty easy to read in general.
That’s something that her clients really like about her.
So, she absolutely would not be doing that.
Also, she’s a Black mental health specialist.
Oh, it was really fun Sugar Ray with Harrison in the car.
Sugar Ray was definitely up there.
So you gave them a list and then Harrison chose the song?
He tells us what he is willing to do.
So, that was a blast doing that with him.
Everyone clearly has this affection for Paul and he is going through this medical diagnosis.
I will say the outlook is promising.
But also, Paul’s always someone we should be worried about.
I want Gaby to realize that she’s not necessarily alone and to let people in a bit more.
I also want Gaby to go for what she wants more.
I just want her to be happy.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
