Trying (TV series)


Trying is a British comedy television series created by Andy Wolton. The first season premiered on 1 May 2020 on Apple TV+. A second season has already been commissioned by Apple.

Premise

The series follows Nikki and Jason, a couple who really want to become parents but struggle with conceiving a child. In order to have the baby they want they decide to adopt, only to face a whole list of new challenges that come with the adoption process.

Cast

Production

Development

On 12 July 2019, it was reported that Apple Inc. and the BBC were working together for a new comedy series with the working title Alabama. Production on the series was already underway with the series set to be released sometime in 2020. Trying is the second co-production between Apple and the BBC after a reboot Prehistoric Planet was announced two month prior. On 19 January 2020, Apple Inc. formerly announced the series in a press release with the official title Trying.
On 1 May 2020, Esther Smith confirmed in an interview with Metro that a second season has already been commissioned by Apple.

Casting

Alongside the initial report of the series in July 2019, it was announced that Imelda Staunton would star in the series. In the press release of January 2020, Apple announced that Rafe Spall and Esther Smith would star in the series.