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Genre | Comedy |
Created by | Andy Wolton |
Written by | Andy Wolton |
Directed by | Jim O'Hanlon |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 16 (list of episodes) |
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Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 26–30 minutes |
Production company | BBC Studios Drama Productions |
Distributor | Apple Inc. |
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Original network | Apple TV+ |
Original release | 1 May 2020 present | –
Trying is a British comedy television series created by Andy Wolton.[1] The first season premiered on 1 May 2020 on Apple TV+. The second season premiered on 21 May 2021, and the third season will premiere on 22 July 2022.
The series follows Nikki and Jason, a couple who really want to become parents but struggle with conceiving a child. In order to have the baby they want they decide to adopt, only to face a whole list of new challenges and surprises that come with the adoption process.[2]
Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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1 | 8 | 1 May 2020 | ||
2 | 8[3] | 21 May 2021 | 2 July 2021[3][4] |
No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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1 | 1 | "Nikki and Jason" | Jim O'Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 1 May 2020 | |
When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring adoption. | ||||||
2 | 2 | "The Ex-Girlfriend" | Jim O'Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 1 May 2020 | |
Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend. | ||||||
3 | 3 | "Tickets for a Queue" | Jim O'Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 1 May 2020 | |
Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters-and get intimidated by the quality of their competition. | ||||||
4 | 4 | "Rainbow Castle People" | Jim O'Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 1 May 2020 | |
After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning. | ||||||
5 | 5 | "Someone Else's Kids" | Jim O'Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 1 May 2020 | |
Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends’ children for a day. | ||||||
6 | 6 | "Show Me the Love" | Jim O'Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 1 May 2020 | |
Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news. | ||||||
7 | 7 | "Good Old Family Map" | Jim O'Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 1 May 2020 | |
Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse. | ||||||
8 | 8 | "We Know the Way Out" | Jim O'Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 1 May 2020 | |
Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it’s time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel. |
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [3] | |
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9 | 1 | "A Nice Boy" | Jim O’Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 21 May 2021 | |
Nikki and Jason have been approved to adopt, but they’re finding the matching process a challenge. Social worker Penny has a plan. | ||||||
10 | 2 | "The Sun on Your Back" | Jim O’Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 21 May 2021 | |
Penny sends Nikki and Jason to a fancy-dress party that could change their lives. Nikki helps her sister, Karen, choose a wedding dress. | ||||||
11 | 3 | "Big Heads" | Jim O’Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 28 May 2021 | |
Jason’s ex threatens to come between him and Nikki at a family funeral. Karen struggles to get Scott involved in their wedding planning. | ||||||
12 | 4 | "Helicopters" | Jim O’Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 4 June 2021 | |
Nikki and Jason make a hopeful visit on their adoption journey. Nikki sets Erica up with Jason’s friend. Karen is drawn to Deven, a single dad. | ||||||
13 | 5 | "Maddest Sweetest Thing" | Jim O’Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 11 June 2021 | |
Nikki and Jason search for a bigger, child-friendly flat. Nikki struggles for a promotion at work. Karen is tempted to cheat. | ||||||
14 | 6 | "A Long Way Down" | Jim O’Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 18 June 2021 | |
Jason plays detective after a problem is revealed at Ben and Denise’s party. Freddy struggles in his relationship. | ||||||
15 | 7 | "Lift Me Up" | Jim O’Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 25 June 2021 | |
Planning Scott's stag night is a headache for Jason; Karen shares a secret with Nikki; Erica and Freddy's relationship begins to blur. | ||||||
16 | 8 | "I'm Scared" | Jim O’Hanlon | Andy Wolton | 2 July 2021 | |
Nikki and Jason must make a huge decision in a small amount of time. |
On 12 July 2019, it was reported that Apple Inc. and the BBC were working together for a new comedy series with the working title Alabama. Production on the series was already underway with the series set to be released sometime in 2020.[5] Trying is the second co-production between Apple and the BBC after a reboot Prehistoric Planet was announced two months prior.[6][7] On 19 January 2020, Apple Inc. formally announced the series in a press release with the official title Trying.[8]
On 1 May 2020, Esther Smith confirmed in an interview with Metro that a second season had been commissioned by Apple.[9]
With the announcement of a 14 May 2021 second season release date, Apple also renewed the show for a third season.[10]
Alongside the initial report of the series in July 2019, it was announced that Imelda Staunton would star in the series. In the press release of January 2020, Apple announced that Rafe Spall and Esther Smith would star in the series.[8]
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, season 1 of Trying holds a 93% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.3/10, while season 2 holds a 97% approval rating and average rating of 8.5/10.[11] Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 69 out of 100 based on 8 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[12]