Trying 2020
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What is Trying?
Trying is a British comedy television series created by Andy Wolton. The program is a co-production between Apple TV+ and the BBC, and the first series premiered on May 1, 2020, on Apple TV+.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 40
- First aired
- May 1, 2020
- Last aired
- Jul 15, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Apple TV
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 132 votes
- Format
- 5 seasons · 40 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- Apple TV
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Overview
Trying is a British comedy television series created by Andy Wolton. The program is a co-production between Apple TV+ and the BBC, and the first series premiered on May 1, 2020, on Apple TV+. The show stars Esther Smith and Rafe Spall, who portray a couple named Nikki and Jason. The narrative centers on the pair and their shared desire to have a baby, which is the one thing they cannot have. To achieve their goal of starting a family, Nikki and Jason decide to pursue adoption. Their journey is complicated by their chaotic lives, screwball families, and dysfunctional friends. As they navigate the process, the central question remains whether the adoption panel will ultimately agree that they are ready to become parents. The series continues to follow their efforts to build a life together as a family.
Should you watch it?
“A couple navigates the complex and unpredictable journey of adoption while managing their chaotic personal lives.”
- authentic portrayal of adoption
- charming lead performances
- features moments of emotional frustration
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramedies about the realities of modern family building.
The series explores themes of infertility and family dynamics with a mix of humor and emotional sincerity.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Nikki and Jason Mytharc May 1, 2020
- E2 The Ex-Girlfriend Core May 1, 2020
- E3 Tickets for a Queue Core May 1, 2020
- E4 Rainbow Castle People Core May 1, 2020
- E5 Someone Else's Kids Core May 1, 2020
- E6 Show Me the Love Core May 1, 2020
- E7 Good Old Family Map Mytharc May 1, 2020
- E8 We Know the Way Out Mytharc May 1, 2020
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Nice Boy Mytharc May 21, 2021
- E2 The Sun on Your Back Core May 21, 2021
- E3 Big Heads Core May 28, 2021
- E4 Helicopters Core Jun 4, 2021
- E5 Maddest Sweetest Thing Core Jun 11, 2021
- E6 A Long Way Down Core Jun 18, 2021
- E7 Lift Me Up Mytharc Jun 25, 2021
- E8 I'm Scared Mytharc Jul 2, 2021
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Home Mytharc Jul 22, 2022
- E2 The Circle Core Jul 22, 2022
- E3 Capture the Flag Core Jul 29, 2022
- E4 Little Steps Core Aug 5, 2022
- E5 Pick a Side Core Aug 12, 2022
- E6 Feelings Are the Worst Core Aug 19, 2022
- E7 What a Banker Mytharc Aug 26, 2022
- E8 The End of the Beginning Mytharc Sep 2, 2022
Season 4 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Send-Off Mytharc May 22, 2024
- E2 Ghosting Core May 22, 2024
- E3 Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor Core May 29, 2024
- E4 Road Trip Core Jun 5, 2024
- E5 Mother's Day Core Jun 12, 2024
- E6 Airport Run Core Jun 19, 2024
- E7 White Lies Mytharc Jun 26, 2024
- E8 Scott of the Atlantic Mytharc Jul 3, 2024
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Rollercoaster Mytharc Jul 8, 2026
- E2 First Days Core Jul 15, 2026
- E3 The Mousetrap Core Jul 22, 2026
- E4 The Hurricane Core Jul 29, 2026
- E5 Ick Core Aug 5, 2026
- E6 Halloween Core Aug 12, 2026
- E7 Tuscany Mytharc Aug 19, 2026
- E8 WoodScott Mytharc Aug 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the main premise?
The story follows a couple named Nikki and Jason as they attempt to adopt a child.
What challenges do the leads face?
The couple struggles with infertility and must prove to an adoption panel that they are ready to be parents.
Is the show a comedy or drama?
It is a dramedy that balances lighthearted moments with the emotional weight of the adoption process.
Are there other characters involved?
Yes, the series features the couple's dysfunctional friends and their screwball families.
What is the tone of the series?
The tone is chaotic yet heartfelt as the protagonists navigate their lives while pursuing parenthood.
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