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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.

  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 282

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Trying 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 2020

Trying review

Super charming adoption comedy is an instant Apple TV+ delight.

Steve Greene, IndieWire, 1st May 2020

Trying review

Trying works because of its tremendous cast and its sweet but never cloying approach to maturity, relationships, and, of course, parenthood.

Kevin Yeoman, Screen Rant, 30th April 2020

Rafe Spall interview

The lead of new comedy series Trying talks about acting with his father, Timothy, and why he misses coverage of Brexit.

James Rampton, i Newspaper, 30th April 2020

Rafe Spall and Esther Smith interview

We're spending so much time together as well, it's such a relief to know that you're going to be going into work every day and you like the person that you're spending all your time with.

Stefan Pape, Hey U Guys, 28th April 2020

Esther Smith interview

Sitting at the table, watching old sitcoms out of the corner of her eye while having tea with her family, helped Esther Smith develop her comic chops.

Baz Bamigboye, Daily Mail, 24th April 2020

Apple TV+ announces first British comedy, Trying

Computer giant Apple has announced the first British series for its new streaming platform, Apple TV+. Trying stars Rafe Spall, Esther Smith and Imelda Staunton.

British Comedy Guide, 20th January 2020

Imelda Staunton to star in BBC-made comedy

Imelda Staunton is to star in the BBC's first comedy co-production with Apple.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 12th July 2019

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