Apple TV+’s Trying, starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith, is confirmed to return for a fifth season. The streamer announced the popular comedy has been renewed but did not say when production will start. Apple TV+ also didn’t set a target premiere date. All but season three of the series debuted in May.
BAFTA nominee Esther Smith (Cuckoo) stars as Nikki, SAG Award nominee Rafe Spall (The Big Short) plays Jason, and Charlotte Riley (The Peripheral) is Kat. The cast also includes BAFTA Award winner Darren Boyd (The Outlaws) as Scott, Sian Brooke (Good Omens) as Karen, Scarlett Rayner (Silverpoint) as Princess, and Cooper Turner as Tyler.
“Season five finds Nikki (Smith) and Jason (Spall) dealing with the consequences of Princess and Tyler’s biological mother, Kat (Charlotte Riley), turning up at their doorstep and the whirlwind of chaos she brings into their settled family life,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis.
Andy Wolton created the comedy series and serves as writer and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Chris Sussman and BAFTA Award nominees Josh Cole and Sam Pinell. Trying sits at 95% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.