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Trying (2020)

Trying poster
Genre
comedy
Country
United Kingdom
Length
5 seasons, 40 episodes
Rated
TV-14
Rating
7.6 of 10 from 131 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A couple in London really want to have a baby but struggle with fertility. They go through the ups and downs of trying to adopt a child.

lightheartedwarmgentle comedyearnesthopefullow stakesendearingbittersweet

What happens

Trying is a British comedy television series created by Andy Wolton. A co-production between Apple TV+ and BBC, the first series premiered on 1 May 2020 on Apple TV+. The series stars Esther Smith and Rafe Spall as couple Nikki and Jason, respectively, and initially focuses on their desire to become parents. As of 2024, it has aired four series in total: the fourth series, which continues Trying after a six year time-jump, premiered on 22 May 2024. In 2025, the series was released on BBC iPlayer, as well as receiving a linear television broadcast on BBC One. In May 2025, Trying was renewed for a fifth series, which premiered on 8 July 2026. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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