Trying (2020)

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?

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Where to watch

Stream

• Apple TV
• Apple TV Amazon Channel

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Rafe Spall as Jason
• Esther Smith as Nikki
• Oliver Chris as Freddy
• Ophelia Lovibond as Erica
• Scarlett Rayner as Princess
• Cooper Turner as Tyler
• Sian Brooke as Karen
• Darren Boyd as Scott
• Phil Davis as Victor Ross
• Yasmine Holness-Dove as Olivia

If you liked Trying, try

• American Dad!
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
• Curb Your Enthusiasm
• Teach You a Lesson
• BoJack Horseman
• Adults
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
• The Bernie Mac Show

BingeNext's take

If you’re into comedies that mix heartfelt moments with quirky humor, Trying is a great pick. It follows Nikki and Jason, a couple desperate to have a baby but facing the challenges of adoption. Their journey is anything but smooth, especially with their eccentric friends and chaotic families adding to the mix. The show feels warm and real, capturing the ups and downs of trying to start a family while keeping you laughing along the way. With five seasons and plenty of episodes, it’s perfect if you want something to binge that balances comedy with genuine emotion. Fans of shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm or It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia will appreciate the awkward, sometimes messy situations the characters find themselves in. The cast, including Rafe Spall and Esther Smith, brings a lot of charm and relatability, making it easy to root for them through every twist and turn.