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Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)
Trying

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.

  • Due to return for Series 5
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 637

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Rafe Spall splits from wife and strikes up romance with screen spouse Esther Smith

Actor Rafe Spall has split from his wife - and struck up a romance with screen spouse Esther Smith.

Laura Armstrong, The Sun, 19th November 2022

I Talk Telly Awards nominations revealed

Nominations have been announced for the 2022 awards of television news and blog site I Talk Telly.

British Comedy Guide, 13th November 2022

Apple TV+ recommissions Trying

Apple TV+ has recommissioned its British sitcom success, Trying. The comedy will return for a fourth series next year.

British Comedy Guide, 31st August 2022

The best Apple TV Plus show you're not watching is Trying

Trying is an Apple TV Plus hidden gem.

Rory Mellon, Tom's Guide, 31st July 2022

Rafe Spall interview

"Men pretend Me Too is confusing, but it's really easy to not grope anyone."

Gwendolyn Smith, i Newspaper, 22nd July 2022

Trying Series 3, AppleTV+ review

Not much can shut out the world right now, so grab Trying and hold it tight.

Euan Franklin, Culture Whisper, 21st July 2022

Trying: Series 3 review

Series 3 of Trying, starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith, is heartfelt and wonderful.

Mae Trumata, The Upcoming, 18th July 2022

Comedies in the running for Edinburgh TV Festival Awards 2021

Bloods, Brassic, Motherland, Starstruck, Trying and We Are Lady Parts are amongst the nominees for the Edinburgh TV Festival Awards 2021.

British Comedy Guide, 8th September 2021

Trying review

Not even directing from a far-off bedroom could keep this Apple TV+ comedy from chronicling a roller-coaster adoption journey with care and attention.

Steve Greene, IndieWire, 2nd July 2021

All of life can be found in a good sitcom

Highbrow dramas and earnest documentaries are often held up as mirrors but shrewd historians know to look at comedy.

Libby Purves, The Times, 31st May 2021

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