Trying

Name: Trying
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2020-05-01
Cast: Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Scarlett Rayner, Cooper Turner

2020 | 5 seasons | Comedy

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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?

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 439K people sought it out in the past year