Laura J. Burns

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Laura J. Burns writes books, writes for TV, and sometimes writes TV based on books and books based on TV. She will never, however, write a poem. She’s the managing editor of The Antagonist.

Shrinking Has a Bad Parenting Problem

I’ve finally made my way to the season finale of Shrinking, the excellent show Bill Lawrence was making instead of showrunning Ted Lasso for its final, not-so-great season. (Apple TV+ could’ve waited another year to make Shrinking, is what I’m saying.) Here’s the thing: like my other favorite Lawrence show, Cougar Town, the greatness of Shrinking snuck up on me.…