The British comedy-drama Trying is finally coming back for its fifth season after a two-year break. The show, which follows the ups and downs of a couple navigating adoption and parenthood, has become one of Apple TV+’s longest-running original series. Season 4 ended with a major cliffhanger, and fans have been waiting to see what happens next.
Season 5 picks up right after that dramatic moment, bringing new challenges, new faces, and plenty of the heartfelt comedy the show is known for. Here is everything you need to know about Trying Season 5, including its release date, cast, plot, and where to watch.
Trying Season 5 Release Date and Episode Schedule
Trying Season 5 premieres on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, exclusively on Apple TV+. The show had been on a two-year hiatus since Season 4 aired in 2024.
The new season consists of eight episodes. New episodes will be released every Wednesday, with the finale scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Like most Apple TV+ originals, new episodes are expected to become available at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on each release day. For viewers in the UK and other time zones, this means episodes typically appear early in the morning.
The first four seasons of Trying are currently streaming on Apple TV+. There is no official word yet on when Season 5 will arrive on BBC iPlayer, but previous seasons have typically appeared roughly a year after their Apple TV debut.
Trying Season 5 Cast: Who Is Returning and Who Is New?
The main cast members are back for Season 5. Rafe Spall and Esther Smith reprise their roles as Jason Ross and Nikki Newman, the couple at the heart of the series.
Other returning cast members include:
- Scarlett Rayner as Princess, the adopted daughter
- Cooper Turner as Tyler, the adopted son
- Siân Brooke as Karen Newman, Nikki’s sister
- Darren Boyd as Scott Filbert, Karen’s husband
- Phil Davis as Victor Ross, Jason’s father
Charlotte Riley joins the main cast as Kat, the biological mother of Princess and Tyler. Riley is known for her roles in Peaky Blinders, The Take, and Wuthering Heights.
Several new actors have joined the ensemble for Season 5:
- Celia Imrie (The Thursday Murder Club) plays Harriet, an “upper-class hoarder” whom Jason meets while training for a new job
- Gbemisola Ikumelo (The Paper) plays Chrissy, an overworked social worker who mentors Jason
- Colin Morgan (Merlin, Belfast) plays Kerry, Nikki’s laid-back co-worker and confidant
- Danielle Vitalis (I May Destroy You) and Leah Brotherhead (Bridgerton) have also joined the cast
Trying Season 5 Plot: What Happens After That Cliffhanger?
Season 4 ended with a major shock. Princess and Tyler’s biological mother, Kat, showed up at the family’s doorstep. Her arrival threw a wrench into the settled family dynamic that Jason and Nikki had worked so hard to build.
Season 5 picks up right from that moment. The official synopsis from Apple TV+ states:
Season five finds Nikki and Jason dealing with the consequences of Princess and Tyler’s biological mother, Kat, turning up at their doorstep, and the whirlwind of chaos she brings into their settled family life.
The premiere episode is titled “Rollercoaster”. In this episode, the fallout from Nikki’s lie continues as Kat’s arrival threatens the family dynamic.
The trailer, which Apple TV+ released on June 9, 2026, shows Kat bonding with Princess and Tyler, which sends Nikki into “complete panic mode”. Meanwhile, Jason pursues becoming a social worker, a new career path that brings him into contact with new characters like Harriet and Chrissy.
The show has always balanced comedy with real emotional weight, and Season 5 looks to continue that tradition. The series has a 96% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and has been praised as one of Apple TV’s “sweetest treats”.
Trying Season 5 Trailer and Promotional Materials
Apple TV+ released the official trailer for Season 5 on June 9, 2026. The trailer gives fans a look at the chaos Kat brings into Nikki and Jason’s lives, as well as Jason’s new career path and the new characters joining the show.
Apple TV+ also shared a sneak peek clip from the season premiere on July 6, 2026, just two days before the premiere. The clip shows the tension building as Kat’s arrival threatens to unravel everything Nikki and Jason have built.
First-look photos were released back in April 2026, showcasing the returning cast and giving fans a glimpse of the new season’s tone.
Trying Season 5 Soundtrack
Each season of Trying has featured music from a different artist. For Season 5, the soundtrack is helmed by Ivor Novello Award-winning Dublin-born artist and producer Orla Gartland.
Original songs will debut with each episode. Gartland’s upcoming single, “At The End Of The Day,” is featured in the Season 5 trailer.
Previous seasons featured soundtracks by Guy Garvey (Season 1), Maisie Peters (Season 2), Bear’s Den (Season 3), and BEKA (Season 4).
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About the Series
Trying is created, written, and executive produced by Andy Wolton. The series is produced by BBC Studios.
The show follows Nikki and Jason, a couple whose dream of becoming parents comes true when they adopt two children, siblings Princess and Tyler. The series has been praised for its honest and funny portrayal of adoption, parenthood, and the challenges of building a family.
Rafe Spall and Esther Smith also serve as executive producers on the series. Other executive producers include BAFTA Award nominees Josh Cole and Sam Pinnell, alongside International Emmy Award winner Chris Sussman.
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