Trying season five is set to premiere on Wednesday, July 8, on Apple TV, with new episodes dropping weekly. The latest series will comprise eight episodes, with the finale scheduled for Wednesday, August 26. The show returns after a two-year hiatus, continuing from the shocking cliffhanger of season four.
Cast and New Additions
Rafe Spall and Esther Smith reprise their roles as couple Jason Ross and Nikki Newman. They are joined by Kat, Princess and Tyler's biological mother, played by Charlotte Riley, known for her roles in Peaky Blinders, The Take, and Wuthering Heights. Newcomer Celia Imrie, from The Thursday Murder Club, portrays Harriet, an "upper-class hoarder" whom Jason encounters during job training. Gbemisola Ikumelo takes on the role of Chrissy, a hard-pressed social worker, while Colin Morgan, known for Merlin and The Killing Kind, plays Kerry, Nikki's easy-going colleague and confidante.
Plot Overview
Season five picks up from the dramatic finale of series four, when Princess and Tyler's biological mother Kat turned up unexpectedly. Her appearance throws a spanner in the works for their settled family life, with Jason and Nikki poised to confront even more fresh challenges as they navigate this enormous disruption. The couple has endured a rollercoaster fertility journey since the beginning, eventually adopting siblings Princess and Tyler, with the programme jumping forward to their teenage years.
Release Schedule and Availability
An official BBC or BBC iPlayer release date is yet to be confirmed, though previous series have generally appeared roughly a year after their Apple TV launch. The show is a comedy-drama from Apple TV and BBC, following the couple's journey through adoption and family life.
