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.
Episode menu
- Series 2, Episode 1 - A Nice Boy
Nikki and Jason have been approved to adopt but they are finding the matching process a challenge. How do you choose your child from an online photo? Eccentric social worker Penny thinks she has some inside info that could get them ahead. Meanwhile newly separated Erica and Freddy fall out at the christening of their son and it's left to Nikki and Jason to mediate.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 21st May 2021
- Channel
- Apple TV+
- Length
- 27 minutes, 53 seconds
Catch-up
Cast & crew
| Rafe Spall | Jason Ross |
| Esther Smith | Nikki Newman |
| Imelda Staunton | Penny Wootton |
| Darren Boyd | Scott Filbert |
| Ophelia Lovibond | Erica |
| Oliver Chris | Freddie |
| Robyn Cara | Jen |
| Sian Brooke | Karen Newman |
| Yasmine Holness-Dove | Olivia |
| Ava Talbot | Lauren |
| Fola Evans-Akingbola | Harper |
| Sid Sagar | Thomas the Vicar |
| Georgia Maguire | Eleanor |
| Robert Goodman | Man on Boat |
| Andy Wolton | Writer |
| Sophie Williams | Script Editor |
| Izzy Mant | Story Producer |
| Jim O'Hanlon | Director |
| Sam Pinnell | Producer |
| Andy Wolton | Executive Producer |
| Jim O'Hanlon | Executive Producer |
| Josh Cole | Executive Producer |
| Tim Mannion | Co-producer |
| Georgia Collins (as Georgia Hogan) | Line Producer |
| Mark Thornton | Editor |
| John Stevenson | Production Designer |
| Rachel Freck | Casting Director |
| Arthur Mulhern | Director of Photography |
| Jessica Fell (as Jessie Fell) | Costume Designer |
| Jo Jenkins | Make-up Designer |
| Paul Saunderson | Composer |
| Maisie Peters | Composer |
| Joe Rubel | Composer |
| Alexa Galea | Graphics |
| Sam Smith | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
Trying Series 2 review
With Esther Smith and Rafe Spall back in delightful form, it would be hard to find a better pair to build a heartwarming comedy around.
Steve Greene, IndieWire, 21st May 2021