Apple TV+ succeeds at Trying to amuse with wickedly funny new comedy

Trying is guaranteed to make audiences laugh and cry with all the hilarious, heartfelt moments happening in the comedy centering around adoption.

Apple TV+ continues to expand its already impressive library of originals, especially in the department of laughs with such audaciously inventive comedies like Little America, Dickinson, and Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet. Adding to this lineup of comical endeavors is a relatable comedy series for anyone who hasn’t figured it all out, but it is actively “trying” to do so in this crazy modern world.

This half-hour-long comedy centers around Jason and Nikki, your average couple in their 30s attempting to figure things out. They love each other very much and come to the conclusion that it’s time to start a family. When they find out having a child the old fashioned way isn’t in the cards, they begin to travel down the arduous path of adoption.

Seeing the hurdles a couple has to go through to prove their worthy of raising a child is an eye-opening experience, to say the least. Despite the hilarity, the two stars get into trying to check all the boxes and become the picture-perfect adopters, the sacrifice and struggle people go through resonates very well in this comical context.

Adoption is nothing new to the world of television. Several characters in hit series have pulled off the feat with only a mention of how stressful the ordeal was. Trying stands apart from other shows and shines over the competition the way it amusingly illustrates some of the struggles that go into making that miracle happen.

But it isn’t just that storyline that will cultivate laughs from viewers, thus captivating them into bingeing the entire first season in one sitting. The addictive narrative touches upon family values, career goals, change, and modern-day relationships, specifically regarding commitment. All of which is brilliantly wrapped up in a gut-busting good time.

Even though it seems like Jason and Nikki can barely take care of themselves, viewers will continuously find themselves rooting for them to become that happy family. Most parents watching will relate to the side-splitting shenanigans these two inexperienced caregivers get into when trying to take the next big step in their adult lives. Anyone that’s ever tried to start a family will know some amusing stories occur along the way, and Trying feels like a gratifying compilation of all the best ways things could go wrong.

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While their constant stumbles provide plenty of chuckles, what really keeps subscribers enthralled is how these two underappreciated underdogs bounce back and continue on when the odds are stacked against them. This feel-good story is packed to the brim with excellent comedy in between its touching lessons.

The only thing better than the exceptionally intriguing comedic premise is the outstanding work done by the Apple original’s stars. Esther Smith’s aces turn as Nikki firmly establishes herself early on as comedies next stunning leading lady, and TV audiences will fall in love with her character. Smith gives a crowd-pleasing performance in Trying.

Fans will recognize Rafe Spell from a slew of great titles like The Big Short, The Ritual, and Just Mercy, just to name a few, and he continues his streak of exemplary on-screen antics in Trying. The series also features the wonderful and charming BAFTA Award-winning actress Imelda Staunton, adding significant value to the laugh out loud experience. With all this great talent, stellar jokes, and a fun premise, there are a lot of reasons to try and check out this deeply funny affair.

Overall, it offers a hilarious, heart-warming message that nobody is really ever perfectly prepared to be a parent; the thing that matters most above all else is how well you step up to the challenge when it inevitably arrives. Trying does a magnificent job of conveying the beautiful mess that comes with trying to settle down, grow up, and start a family.

All eight half-hour episodes of Trying will be available on Friday, May, exclusively on Apple TV+.