Trying is gearing up for its long-awaited Season 5 return as Apple TV unveils filming has wrapped for the latest chapter. The lovely British comedy was renewed earlier this year in May 2025, and the filming wrap means fans are closer than ever to tuning back into Trying, which continues the story of couple Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall) as they navigate parenthood.
While Season 5’s premiere date may be unknown at this time, Apple has already revealed some exciting details about the upcoming chapter, and casting news offers a better understanding of what’s ahead. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know so far. Stay tuned for updates as Season 5 takes shape, and scroll down for a closer look at what’s to come when Trying returns.
When will Trying Season 5 premiere?
No premiere date for Trying Season 5 has been announced at this time, but filming has officially wrapped, according to a social media post shared on Apple TV’s official account. “Your favorite feel good couple is wrapped on Season 5,” the post teased, featuring an all-new image of Smith and Spall on set.
Your favorite feel good couple is wrapped on Season 5.#Trying Seasons 1-4 — Now Streaming pic.twitter.com/0sgWYSjego— Apple TV (@AppleTV) November 14, 2025
Who will star in Trying Season 5?
As mentioned above, Smith and Spall will reprise their roles as Nikki and Jason, with Charlotte Riley returning as Kat, Scarlett Rayner as Princess, Cooper Turner as Tyler, Darren Boyd as Scott, and Sian Brooke as Karen. Additional returning casting hasn’t been revealed at this time, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed that more familiar faces will be back.
In the meantime, Deadline announced that Season 5 would add Celia Imrie, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Colin Morgan, Danielle Vitalis, and Leah Brotherhead to the ensemble. According to the report, Imrie plays Harriet, an upper-class hoarder Jason encounters while training for a new job. Meanwhile, Ikumelo will play Chrissy, a social worker mentoring Jason, and Morgan portrays Nikki’s handsome co-worker Kerry.
What will Trying Season 5 be about?
For those less acquainted with the series, Trying follows a couple, Nikki and Jason, who struggled to have children and decided to explore adoption. Ultimately, they adopted Princess and Tyler, a sister and brother who took a liking to them. Season 4 picked up five years post-adoption, offering fans a glimpse at their family dynamic well after their introductions. But, as Season 5’s logline teases, Nikki and Jason will be dealing with the consequences of Princess and Tyler’s biological mother, Kat (Riley), turning up at their doorstep, and the whirlwind of chaos she brings into their settled family life.
Who makes Trying Season 5?
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Trying is created, written, and executive produced by Andy Wolton. Meanwhile, Josh Cole, Sam Pinell, and Chris Susman also executive produce the series, which is produced for television by BBC Studios.
Stay tuned for more details on Trying Season 5, and relive every heartwarming moment from the sweet series so far by streaming Seasons 1 through 4 on Apple TV.
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