Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Shrinking season 2, episode 6, "In a Lonely Place."

Shrinking's cast of characters. However, his increased presence in season 2 has also changed some of the dynamics in his marriage with Liz, who does not always like having her husband around.

Meanwhile, Liz has been struggling to find her purpose in Shrinking season 2 after selling her share of the food truck to Sean's father, Tim (Kenajuan Bentley), along with the dog shelter rejecting the photos she took of the dogs who need a home. Liz has also been irked by Derek not bothering to look at her dog photos, his reaction to learning that she ran into Mac (Josh Hopkins), and him not ing her in the way she needs. These factors lead to her questionable decision at the end of episode 6.

Shrinking Season 2, Episode 6's Ending Teased That Liz Might Cheat On Derek

Liz's Relationship With Mac Is Worrisome

Derek, who is usually easygoing about everything, was perturbed to learn about her running into Mac and expressed clear distaste for him. This makes it all the more concerning that when Liz feels uned by her husband, she chooses to go see Mac, who is seemingly the only person who rankles Derek. When she shows Mac her dog photos, he looks at them carefully, shares how impressed he is, and encourages Liz to go to the park so she can use her talents to take pictures of his dog.

While this is technically not cheating, the situation feels as if it could go in that direction, especially since Liz and Mac used to sleep together. The song from this Shrinking season 2 episode ending is "Escape," in which the narrator talks about escaping with someone who does not make them feel invisible, further backs up this idea. It suggests that Liz and Mac's rekindled friendship could escalate into her cheating on Derek. He looks at the dog photos and, unlike Derek, makes her feel seen and heard.

Why Shrinking Can't Risk Ruining Liz & Derek's Relationship

They Are One Of The Show's Most Important And Unique Couples

Liz and Derek have been a foundational couple since Shrinking season 1 and are one of the show's best relationships. Liz's intense, but well-intentioned disposition and Derek's carefree nature allow them to balance each other out well. They are also the only married couple in the show where both partners receive consistent focus and feel fully developed. The recently married Brian (Michael Urie) and Charlie (Devin Kawaoka) are a wonderful couple, but only Brian is a main character who has his own storylines.

Brian and Charlie got married in the Shrinking season 1 finale.

Ruining Liz and Derek's marriage risks destroying one of Shrinking's best relationships, as well as their individual arcs moving forward. The current challenges they are having are a good reminder that even seemingly the best couples have their problems. Liz cheating on Derek, hopefully, will not become one of those problems, with the two of them instead finding a way to work through their marital issues. With half of Shrinking season 2 left, there are many possibilities for what happens next between Liz, Derek, and Mac.