Trying
“Together they're a family.”
CreatorAndy Wolton
Nikki and Jason are a London couple who love each other, work jobs they're lukewarm about, and can't conceive — so they decide to adopt, discovering that proving you'd be a good parent is its own bewildering odyssey. 'Trying' stars Esther Smith and Rafe Spall, with Imelda Staunton as their eccentric adoption counselor in the early seasons. Created by Andy Wolton, the gentle British comedy became one of Apple TV+'s longest-running originals, following the couple from panel interviews into the daily chaos of raising two adopted children across four-plus seasons since 2020.
Seasons
5
Episodes
40
Country
United Kingdom
Status
On Air
Cast
Rafe Spall
Jason · 40 eps
Esther Smith
Nikki · 40 eps
Oliver Chris
Freddy · 27 eps
Ophelia Lovibond
Erica · 24 eps
Scarlett Rayner
Princess · 16 eps
Cooper Turner
Tyler · 16 eps
Sian Brooke
Karen · 13 eps
Darren Boyd
Scott · 12 eps
Phil Davis
Vic · 9 eps
Yasmine Holness-Dove
Olivia · 8 eps
Marian McLoughlin
Jilly Newman · 7 eps
Charlotte Riley
Kat · 4 eps
Matilda Flower
Stevie · 5 eps
Clare Higgins
Bev · 4 eps
Robyn Cara
Jen · 4 eps
James Doherty
Terry · 3 eps
Javone Prince
Anthony · 3 eps
Branka Katić
Nadya · 2 eps
Colin Morgan
Kerry · 2 eps
Imelda Staunton
Penny · 2 eps
Cush Jumbo
Jane · 2 eps
Jim Broadbent
George · 1 eps
Paula Wilcox
Sandra Ross · 2 eps
Paul Kaye
Lenny · 1 eps
Celia Imrie
Harriet · 1 eps
Taj Atwal
Maya · 2 eps
Karl Collins
Noah · 2 eps
Janine Harouni
Bonnie · 2 eps
Nathan Welsh
Hassan · 2 eps
Tarik Mesfun
Eliaz · 2 eps
Reviews
Trailer
Official trailer
Trying
Where to Watch
Streaming
Apple TV
BBC iPlayerEpisode Guide
1
Nikki and Jason
When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring
2
The Ex-Girlfriend
Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend
3
Tickets for a Queue
Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.
4
Rainbow Castle People
After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.
5
Someone Else's Kids
Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends' children for a day.
6
Show Me the Love
Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.
7
Good Old Family Map
Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.
8
We Know the Way Out
Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it's time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.
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