Is Trying returning for another season? Continue reading to find out more about Trying Season 4.
Trying is a British comedy television series created by Andy Wolton for Apple TV+, and a few hours ago, it was announced that the acclaimed comedy series had been renewed for a fourth season ahead of its third season finale on Friday, September 2, 2022. Moreover, the reception and reviews received from the viewers and critics made it easy for the network to continue the series for another season.
In addition to this, the audience loved its plot and character arcs since the premiere of the episodes of the third season of the show. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, in the first season, 86% of 22 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.3/10.
For the second season, 100% of 13 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.5/10. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 69 out of 100, based on eight critics, indicating “generally favorable reviews”. Now, it seems that Trying Season 4 will be available much sooner than you might think.
We have compiled all of the information for the forthcoming season. Here’s a quick rundown of everything you need to know about the renewal status, along with the potential release date, plot, and cast, so you can get a head start on the next installment and be prepared before the series airs on the platform.
Trying Season 4 Renewal Status
It marks only the third Apple original scripted series to make it to the fourth season, following the comedy Mythic Quest and the drama For All Mankind. The renewal comes ahead of the third-season finale on September 2, 2022. The official Twitter handle of Apple TV+ also shared the renewal status, quoting, “#Trying will return for Season 4, only on Apple TV+” Take a look at the official post below:
#Trying will return for Season 4, only on Apple TV+
Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3 are available now: https://t.co/pgvhVgNYCH pic.twitter.com/W6NAOxkfBk
— Apple TV+ (@AppleTVPlus) August 30, 2022
Trying Season 4 Release Date
Trying Season 4’s release date is currently unknown, but that is probably because the next season’s development is still in its early stages. The writing for the season will take some time, and the crew will take time to introduce any new characters for the next season.
It is speculated to premiere sometime in late 2023 or 2024, with episodes having an average runtime of 26–30 minutes. It is expected to expand on the finale episode of the third season, which has already established the premise for the upcoming season and continues the storyline.
Trying Season 4 Cast and Crew
The main cast members of the series who are expected to reprise their roles are as follows: Esther Smith as Nikki Newman; Rafe Spall as Jason Ross; Imelda Staunton as Penny; Ophelia Lovibond as Erica; Oliver Chris as Freddy – Jason’s best mate from uni; Sian Brooke as Karen – Nikki’s sister; Darren Boyd as Scott; Robyn Cara as Jennifer/Jen; Phil Davis as Vic; Paula Wilcox as Sandra; Marian McLoughlin as Jilly; Roderick Smith as John; Diana Pozharskaya as Sofia – a student who Jason teaches; Cush Jumbo as Jane and Navin Chowdhry as Deven.
Trying was created, written and executive produced by Andy Wolton, directed and executive produced by Jim O’Hanlon, and executive produced by Josh Cole. It is produced by BBC Studios.
Trying Season 4: Is there any trailer for the next season?
No, as the series has been renewed recently, there aren’t any new teasers or trailers for Trying Season 4. In the meantime, check out the official trailer for the third season to recap all the events that have transpired in the season. The tagline reads, “Nikki and Jason are finally trying to make their dream family become a permanent reality. Trying Season 3 is now streaming on Apple TV+.” Take a look at the official trailer below:
Trying Season 4: Where to stream the series?
Trying is an exclusive series created for Apple TV+, so it will be available to stream on this platform only. The complete three seasons of “Trying” are now streaming on the platform. This streaming platform offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. Hence, the series will only be available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+, with a selection of membership tiers from which viewers can pick according to their preferences.
Trying Season 3: A Quick Recap
After a dramatic end to season two, the eight-episode third season of “Trying” picks up with Nikki (BAFTA nominee Esther Smith) and Jason (SAG Award nominee Rafe Spall) waking up as new parents to two children they are still getting to know. Now they just have to keep hold of them, which proves to be trickier than they initially thought.
Thrown straight into the parental deep end, Nikki and Jason’s relationships with each other and with their nearest and dearest are tested as they desperately try to navigate the ups and downs of parenting — while hanging onto their kids and their sanity.
Moreover, the finale episode, The End of the Beginning, is set to release on September 2, 2022. The official synopsis of the episode states, “Season Finale. As Nikki and Jason prepare to find out if they can keep the kids forever, they make an impulsive decision that requires their family’s help.”
The series is expected to follow 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 and surprises that come with the adoption process. Take a look at some exclusive stills from the episode.
Trying Official Synopsis
The official synopsis of the series by Apple TV+ states, “All Nikki and Jason want is a baby-the one thing they can’t have. So they decide to adopt. With their dysfunctional friends, dramatic relatives, and chaotic lives, will the couple succeed in building the family of their dreams?”
Catch up on the previous episodes while you wait for more Trying Season 4 updates.