When Cobie Smulders and Jason Segel reunited onscreen in Shrinking, it felt like a warm hug to How I Met Your Mother fans. After honing their chemistry in the sitcom for years, they seemed so natural in the recent comedy drama.
While the show brought these actors together, it also sparked a debate over what’s next to come. Smulders herself suggests a romantic arc, but that would feel like a betrayal to HIMYM fans.
Cobie Smulders and Jason Segel’s friendship in How I Met Your Mother
Cobie Smulders played Robin, while Jason Segel essayed Marshall in How I Met Your Mother. Their friendship was both heartwarming and hilarious to the fans. Ever since Robin joined the group in the first season, she became an integral part of Marshall and Lily’s lives.
Viewers admired the mutual respect they had for each other, their shared laughs, and the occasional slap bet. The two also shared a running gag on the show that showcased their comedic timing and chemistry. But it wasn’t just laughs and giggles because Robin was there for Marshall during some of his toughest moments, like the death of his father.
They both offered support and camaraderie to each other and were a shining example of how a friendship can have depth and entertaining moments. But despite this closeness, the two never crossed the line and kept their dynamic strictly platonic.
Reunion in Shrinking: A romantic plotline for Cobie Smulders and Jason Segel?
Fast forward to Shrinking, Cobie Smulders and Jason Segel have once again shared the screen in season 2 of the show. The former starred as a guest star, named Sofi, a single mother who crosses paths with Segel’s character, i.e., Jimmy.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Smulders expressed her interest in the show’s third season, where she would like to return as Jimmy’s love interest. She said, “I feel like there is a lot of potential,” and also spoke about how wonderful it was to reunite with him on a new project.
Now, Smulders must have dropped this comment casually, but it could feel like uncharted territory for How I Met Your Mother fans. After years of watching them as Robin and Marshall, who are strictly friends, this new dynamic could weird people out. So, will Shrinking Season 3 give us the romance that would have people in two minds? Only time will tell.
You can watch Shrinking on Apple TV+ and How I Met Your Mother on Hulu.
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