TV series

Trying

Name: Trying
Released: 2020
Cast: Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Scarlett Rayner, Cooper Turner

2020–· 5 seasonsTV-14★ 7.7Returning series

On Apple TV — From BBC Studios

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Synopsis

All Nikki and Jason want is a baby—the one thing they can't have. So they decide to adopt. With their dysfunctional friends, screwball families, and chaotic lives, will the adoption panel agree that they're ready to be parents?

Themes

adoption parenthood cynical aggressive arrogant authoritarian harsh mean spirited

Episodes

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E1 Nikki and JasonNext upMay 1, 2020 · 28 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring
Guest stars: Phil Davis (Victor Ross), Paula Wilcox (Sandra Ross), Robyn Cara (Jen), Ava Talbot (Lauren)
E2 The Ex-GirlfriendMay 1, 2020 · 28 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend
Guest stars: Sian Brooke (Karen), Darren Boyd (Scott), Diana Pozharskaya (Sofia), Cush Jumbo (Jane)
E3 Tickets for a QueueMay 1, 2020 · 29 min · ★ 6.8
Synopsis
Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.
Guest stars: Tarik Mesfun (Eliaz), Robyn Cara (Jen)
E4 Rainbow Castle PeopleMay 1, 2020 · 29 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.
Guest stars: Robyn Cara (Jen), Marian McLoughlin (Jilly Newman), Imelda Staunton (Penny), Ava Talbot (Lauren)
E5 Someone Else's KidsMay 1, 2020 · 26 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends' children for a day.
Guest stars: Tarik Mesfun (Eliaz), Phil Davis (Victor Ross), Paula Wilcox (Sandra Ross), Sian Brooke (Karen), Darren Boyd (Scott), Cush Jumbo (Jane), Robyn Cara (Jen), Marian McLoughlin (Jilly Newman)
E6 Show Me the LoveMay 1, 2020 · 27 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.
E7 Good Old Family MapMay 1, 2020 · 27 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.
E8 We Know the Way OutMay 1, 2020 · 30 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it's time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.
Guest stars: Ava Talbot (Lauren)