Trying

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?

First Air Date: 2020-05-01

Last Air Date: 2024-07-03

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 32

Created By: Andy Wolton

Networks: Apple TV

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Top Cast

Rafe Spall as Jason
Esther Smith as Nikki
Oliver Chris as Freddy
Ophelia Lovibond as Erica
Sian Brooke as Karen
Darren Boyd as Scott
Yasmine Holness-Dove as Olivia
Scarlett Rayner as Princess
Cooper Turner as Tyler
Marian McLoughlin as Jilly

Seasons

Season 1 (2020) - (8 Episodes)

Season 2 (2021) - (8 Episodes)

Season 3 (2022) - (8 Episodes)

Season 4 (2024) - (8 Episodes)

Season 1 (2020)

Series 1 starts with Nikki and Jason becoming devastated when they're told they'll never conceive a child.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Nikki and Jason (2020-05-01)

When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring
Ep. 2: The Ex-Girlfriend (2020-05-01)

Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend
Ep. 3: Tickets for a Queue (2020-05-01)

Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.
Ep. 4: Rainbow Castle People (2020-05-01)

After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.
Ep. 5: Someone Else's Kids (2020-05-01)

Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends' children for a day.
Ep. 6: Show Me the Love (2020-05-01)

Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.
Ep. 7: Good Old Family Map (2020-05-01)

Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.
Ep. 8: We Know the Way Out (2020-05-01)

Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it's time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.