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Trying

2020·Series·TV-14·7.5(127)

Together they're a family.

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?

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Where to watch Trying in United States

Click a service to open Trying there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Trying streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesApple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
IndiaApple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
United KingdomApple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel, BBC iPlayer
CanadaApple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
AustraliaApple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
GermanyApple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
FranceApple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
SpainApple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
BrazilApple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
JapanApple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel

About Trying

Trying is a 2020 English-language comedy series created by Andy Wolton. The cast is led by Rafe Spall, Esther Smith. It spans 5 seasons and 40 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.

Trying was produced by BBC Studios and BBC Studios Comedy and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on May 1, 2020, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Created by
Andy Wolton
First aired
May 1, 2020
Last aired
July 3, 2024
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-14
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
5 (40 episodes)
Network
Apple TV
Country
United Kingdom
Production
BBC Studios, BBC Studios Comedy
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Trying cast & crew

Trying was created by Andy Wolton.

The cast features Rafe Spall as Jason and Esther Smith as Nikki.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Saunderson and it was produced by Esther Smith and Rafe Spall.

Is Trying worth watching?

Trying holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 127 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.

With 5 seasons and 40 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy comedy, Trying is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Trying

In United States, you can stream Trying on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Trying

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

Jason

Esther Smith

Esther Smith

Nikki

Trying — FAQs

Where can I watch Trying in United States?

Trying is streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Trying on Apple TV?

Yes — Trying is currently available on Apple TV in United States.

What language is Trying in?

Trying is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Trying are there?

Trying has 5 seasons with 40 episodes in total, and it is still running.

What is Trying rated?

Trying is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 127 ratings.

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