Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)
Trying
- TV sitcom
- Apple TV+
- 2020 - 2024
- 32 episodes (4 series)
Comedy about a young couple planning to adopt a baby. Stars Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Imelda Staunton, Darren Boyd, Phil Davis and more.
- Returns on Wednesday 22nd May on Apple TV+ with Series 4, Episode 1
Streaming rank this week: 760
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Series 1, Episode 1 - Nikki And Jason
Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)
Nikki and Jason are devastated when they're told they'll never conceive a child. Understandably heartbroken, as more of their friends have children the couple begin to look at the possibilities of adoption.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 1st May 2020
- Channel
- Apple TV+
- Length
- 28 minutes, 44 seconds
Catch-up
Cast & crew
| Rafe Spall | Jason Ross |
| Esther Smith | Nikki Newman |
| Phil Davis | Vic |
| Ophelia Lovibond | Erica |
| Oliver Chris | Freddie |
| Paula Wilcox | Sandra |
| Robyn Cara | Jen |
| Mariam Haque | Doctor |
| Yasmine Holness-Dove | Olivia |
| Andrea Hall | Social Worker |
| Ava Talbot | Lauren |
| Peter Bramhill | Man with Phone |
| Andy Wolton | Writer |
| Jim O'Hanlon | Director |
| Chris Sussman | Producer |
| Emma Lawson | Producer |
| Andy Wolton | Executive Producer |
| Jim O'Hanlon | Associate Producer |
| Joel Stokes | Line Producer |
| Joe Randall-Cutler | Editor |
| John Stevenson | Production Designer |
| Rachel Freck | Casting Director |
| Arthur Mulhern | Director of Photography |
| Ros Little | Costume Designer |
| Jo Jenkins | Make-up Designer |
| Guy Garvey | Composer |
| Pete Jobson (as Peter Jobson) | Composer |
| Paul Saunderson | Composer |
| Alexa Galea | Graphics |
| Tim Mannion | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
Review: Trying, Apple TV+
Apple TV+'s first British original comedy is an interesting one. It both plays it very safe, with its cosy thirtysomething Camden Town environment and also goes into some unusual territory as it deals with a young couple going through the difficult process of adopting.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st May 2020Trying review
Rafe Spall and Esther Smith are brilliant as the couple considering adoption - and rising above the absurdities of their painful plight.
Lucy Mangan, The Guardian, 1st May 2020Trying review
Super charming adoption comedy is an instant Apple TV+ delight.
Steve Greene, IndieWire, 1st May 2020