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word of advice : There are spoiler ahead forShrinkingseason 2 , episode 5 , " Honesty Era . “Kelly Bishop makes herShrinkingdebut in season 2 , episode 5 , " Honesty Era " as Susan , an important character connected to Paul ( Harrison Ford).Shrinkingseason 2hasseen Paul make important personal and professional strideswhile dealing with the gradually escalating symptom of Parkinson ’s disease . His girlfriend and former neurologist , Dr. Julie Baram ( Wendie Malick ) has propel in with him , he has continued reconnecting with his girl , Meg ( Lily Rabe ) , and has become admirer with his former patient role , Raymond ( Neil Flynn ) .

At work , Paul continue to excel at helping his current patients , including his newest one , Sean ( Luke Tennie ) . While Paul initially want Jimmy ( Jason Segel ) to have nothing to do with Sean ’s intervention , he is now more open to get together with Jimmy , and valuing his input so as to to the full help Sean . Paul emphasizes to Jimmy and Sean how important it is for them to present their pasts , yetPaul has been hiding from his own past , which is how Bishop joinsShrinking ’s cast of characters of characters .

Kelly Bishop Plays Paul’s Ex-Wife Susan In Shrinking Season 2

She Has A Memorable Series Debut

TheGilmore GirlsandDirty Dancingactor plays Paul ’s ex - married woman , Susan , who is seeing Paul for the first time in many years . She has antecedently been cite , peculiarly during conversation between Paul and Meg , but this is the first time that she has appear in theApple TV+ show . Meg come to townsfolk in the previous installment due to a prestigious lecture she is pass on , and nowSusan is also in town to attend the lecture , along with being there to see Paul again .

The soundtrack is a vital part of Apple TV+ ’s Shrinking season 2 as Jimmy , Paul , Gaby , and the repose of the characters voyage new challenges .

Susan does not hold in any rancour toward Julie for being in a kinship with her ex - husband . In fact , Susan immediately gets along well with Julieas the two of them bond over harmlessly teasing Paul . Susan ’s sense of humor continue to shine when Brian ( Michael Urie ) issue forth over to have Paul sign some legal documents . She is unafraid to mince words , as she refer to Brian that they should have finalize the family trust long ago , but they could not because Paul was hiding from her for decades .

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Why Paul & Susan Got Divorced

Paul Had An Affair

When Paul insists that Brian get him out of the of a sudden very crowded house , they go to Paul ’s office , where he unwrap what come about to his union long beforeShrinkingseason 1 . Paul explains that he and Susan got wed very young , and right after Meg was born , his career quickly took off , and he became more focussed on his piece of work than his family . He and Susan emotionally drifted apart from each other , which lead to a particularly tense engagement . When Susan telephone him solar day after to excuse , Paul was in bottom with another fair sex .

Meg has antecedently talked to Paul about how he is more focussed on his work than his family .

Paul admitted to the involvement , which end his marriage to Susan . She get hold of Meg aside from him , and Paul did not fight back because he was ashamedof his infidelity and of betraying the confidence of his kinsperson . As the decennary passed , Paul remained afraid of having a conversation with Susan about what chance and test to avoid confronting this dreadful part of his past . With Susan now in his star sign , Paul ’s avoidance scheme proves more unmanageable than ever to maintain .

Susan (Kelly Bishop) looking at Paul (Harrison Ford) in Shrinking season 2, episode 5

Why Susan Is Back In Paul’s Life

She Wants To Reconnect Before It Is Too Late

As Paul perseverates on why Susan is suddenly back in his liveliness , Brian encourages Paul to simply ask her , which he in the end does . She tell apart him that she had a friend who was diagnose with Parkinson ’s disease and who died a few months later , and thatshe require to reconnect with him before he dies . While continuing to talk subsequently in the episode , she let on that she no longer nurse any ominous will against Paul , and that she forgive him a long sentence ago , making it clear that Paul is the only one who has not forgiven himself .

When the Parkinson ’s disease symptoms do become more severe , it may be helpful to have another supportive individual , such as Susan , in his life-time to help him out

At Meg ’s lecture , they share drinking from a flask , just as they did when they went to Meg ’s school plays many years ago . A weight has been lifted from Paul ’s shoulders now that he knowsSusan forgive him foresighted agoand there is no demand to stay punishing himself . Paul is doing well at the moment . However , when the Parkinson ’s disease symptom do become more severe , it may be helpful to have another supportive individual , such as Susan , in his life to aid him out asShrinkingcontinues .

Susan (Kelly Bishop) talking to Paul (Harrison Ford) in Shrinking season 2, episode 5

In this series, a therapist grappling with personal tragedy begins to employ a radically candid approach with his clients and in his personal life. As he navigates his roles as a father, friend, and professional, his newfound method leads to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.

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In this serial publication , a therapist grappling with personal tragedy begins to engage a radically open coming with his clients and in his personal life . As he navigates his roles as a father , friend , and professional , his newfound method leads to unexpected effect and self - discovery .

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Paul (Harrison Ford) drinking from a flask in Shrinking season 2, episode 5

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