Trying (2020) poster
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SeriesTV-142020

Trying

Comedy

Created by Andy Wolton

All Nikki and Jason want is a baby—the one thing they can't have. So they decide to adopt. With their dysfunctional friends, screwball families, and chaotic lives, will the adoption panel agree that they're ready to be parents? From TMDB

336 reactions from 3 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works

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At a glance

Trying is a 2020 comedy TV series, created by Andy Wolton, starring Rafe Spall, Esther Smith and Scarlett Rayner.

  • 307 people have posted about this series on Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy
  • posts span Jun 18, 2024 to Nov 5, 2026

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Critics, per Wikipedia

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, for the first series, 88% of 25 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.3/10. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 69 out of 100, based on eight critics, indicating "generally favourable reviews". For the second series, 100% of 17 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.5/10. For the fourth series, 100% of 10 critics' reviews are positive. For the fifth series, 100% of 6 critics' reviews are positive. The song "Neck of the Woods" by Maisie Peters and Joe Rubel was nominated for Best Original Song in a TV Show/Limited Series by the Hollywood Music in Media Awards in 2021.

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  • Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 19, 2025

    JAMIE LEE CURTIS REACTS TO 'LATE SHOW' CANCELLATION: 'THEY'RE TRYING TO SILENCE PEOPLE'

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  • Spiritreaver @spiritreaver.bsky.socialBluesky · May 25, 2025

    Trying to be a bit more confident in myself and share/show more. 😅 So here yall go.

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  • Joey St. Patrick @joeystpatr1ck.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 10, 2025

    Trying to show off at the gym

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  • Kameron Hurley @kameronhurley.comBluesky · Oct 6, 2025

    Trying to watch Untamed, which is an American murder show, and it reminds me why I don't watch a lot of American murder shows. I don't like Americans 😆

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  • AZAFOX @azafox.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 7, 2026

    Trying to peek from under the curtains? Here, let me show you!

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  • ChronoKatie - Now playing Tales of Abyss @chronokatie.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 4, 2025

    I’m kicking ass!!! In the past two years I’ve completed Halo series Resident Evil series Metal Gear series The Last of us 1 and 2 Red Dead 1 and 2 Devil May Cry series (Halfway done) Trying to catch up on the greats I’ve missed 😎

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  • Expired twink @justahole.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 15, 2024

    Trying to a show pole AND hole on #fcf

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  • 🎀Kav🎀 @kavsling.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 30, 2026

    Redoing them for the thousand times I think Trying to go for a more mature look for Nolan here, and I kinda missed Adrian’s old look when I was starting their series so I just let his thing hang open here

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  • 🔞Derek the Grundel🔞 @derekthegrundel.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 7, 2025

    A [FUCKING BNUUY] APPEARS! Trying out a 24 hour auction this time ych.commishes.com/auction/show...

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  • Jonny P @jonnpatrick.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 13, 2026

    Trying to show my lat after back day

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  • Metal Injection @metalinjection.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 1, 2026

    Looks Like MIKE JUDGE Is Trying to Take Back 'Beavis and Butthead' From Paramount metalinjection.net/news/looks-l...

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  • Ernest @fintechernest.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 17, 2026

    Trying to listen to trump on @jenpsaki.bsky.social ‘s show. Completely insane.

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  • Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 8, 2024

    I’m just going to sit here watching Great British Baking Show and sipping a martini. Really really trying self care. Trying.

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  • Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 4, 2026

    The other day the algorithm fed me 1 part of a 5 part series of some woman targeting a romantasy writer with “why I think her book series is AI generated” and it was just…vibes. With a caveat that said “just my opinion” Trying to ruin someone’s career over vibes AI has created collective paranoia

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  • Sammy @ Youmacon B05 @sammytighe.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 20, 2025

    Trying to not show too much of this drawing off but I NEEDED to show this Storm

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  • Mai @rubbermai.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 24, 2026

    Trying out Bluesky, excited to show more rubber here 💛🖤💛 #Latex #Heavyrubber

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  • Lil Stoner 🦭 @lilstonerslut.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 29, 2026

    Trying to show hole at my Airbnb

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  • Mike Duncan @mikeduncan.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 6, 2024

    I'M TRYING TO WRITE A FICTIONAL SF SERIES OVER HERE STOP STEALING MY PLOT POINTS

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  • Jaws 🦈 @gonejoshin.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 21, 2025

    Trying to show off the goods in a respectful way ✨️

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  • $ex Toilet the Ying Yang Man @redicnomad.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 11, 2025

    Trying to show chat how superior Digimon are

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  • Zephyri Wolf @zephyriwolf.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 20, 2025

    Fursona horoscopes- wolf edition! Trying a fun little series out! #furry #fursuit

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  • Sebastian Silverfox @silver-sebastian.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 28, 2024

    a little piece I started a while back but never finished. Trying to do a whole series of wild canid sticker designs. #wolf #art #furry #furryart

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  • Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 12, 2026

    CLERGY BECOME A POLL CHAPLAIN HELP SUPPORT PEOPLE TRYING TO VOTE AND KEEP THINGS CALM AT VOTING LOCATIONS BE THE ADULT ON SITE IF PEOPLE SHOW UP TO MAKE TROUBLE YES THERE IS A TRAINING YES I'M SHOUTING COME ON TRAINING OCT 15th www.turnoutsunday.com/poll-chaplain

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  • old bay booty @oldbaybooty.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 17, 2025

    Trying to show off my new sweater like…

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  • Chunk @jeffsabeardo.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 27, 2025

    JeffBears Big Load Jerk Off Series 2 Trying new lube

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  • Mark @f0xinthehound.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 10, 2026

    Trying to nonchalantly show my haircut

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  • Pan-Pizza: Watch Loki IRL @rebeltaxi.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 12, 2026

    Trying to make the most hype Indie Animation Series I can

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  • Marc @runoldman.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 11, 2026

    Trying to decide what Netflix series to binge listen to while staring at my phone.

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  • Clare Blackwood @clareblackwood.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 7, 2026

    Man, fuck the Braves and their stupid war chant. Trying to pick a winner in this series is like trying to choose between racist puppy kickers or fascist puppy kickers

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  • Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 19, 2026

    Trying to work out why this series of Celebrity traitors feels a bit dull and I think the problem is Maya. She's just very boring. She's a good traitor, and clearly a dominant personality, but terribly dull.

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  • SoBearX @sobearx.bsky.socialBluesky · May 19, 2025

    Trying to show my recent back work

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  • 🌸Eden🍡 @edenvalkyrieart.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 31, 2025

    Renne from the Trails series 😼 Trying out 90s style✨ #trails #kiseki #空之轨迹 #閃の軌跡 #renne #rennebright

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  • Soul Spade @soulspade.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 18, 2024

    Trying to show off my belly

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  • Jim Scott @jimscott.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 25, 2026

    Trying to get Bandit interested in the World Series while he recovers. 📸: @seemtoggle.bsky.social

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  • ES @emptystar12.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 11, 2026

    Trying to show off rare, recent arm progress. Two things got in the way.🎃🎃

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  • Zolo: your dad 😘 @sertralion.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 30, 2025

    Trying out this Resident Evil series I've been hearing so much about

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  • Fit Father @fitfather.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 22, 2026

    Contemplating my insanity for vanity. I want abs again, but after abdominal surgery last summer I feel they may not show again. Trying to cut to see if I can, but I know my age is also working against me. Aging sucks.

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  • Mollie Damon @molliedamon.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 31, 2026

    Trying to get a show at the Rivoli on Halloween

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  • Obina🌻 @obinaart.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 18, 2024

    Remember my “Trying on the new jersey” series? 😜 #bokutokoutarou #haikyuu #bokuaka

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  • Renee DiResta @noupside.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 30, 2026

    Is Gremlins actually scary? Trying to decide whether to show it to the kids. It’s PG but 1980s PG…

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  • Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 1, 2026

    Trying to play GTA IV (digital) on an Xbox Series and I can’t save the game because it won’t download my profile and doesn’t think I’m connected to Xbox Live. First time I’ve tried to play a 360 game on the Xbox Series X in a while (maybe ever?). What to do?

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  • Sickos Committee @sickoscommittee.orgBluesky · Oct 23, 2026

    Trying to explain something to the ref while the victory light show is going on.

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  • ProdigalFrog @[email protected]Lemmy · Oct 22, 2026

    Trying Coffee Grown by Mexican Revolutionaries! (Cafe Rebelde - Zapatista Coffee Review). For those in the US, you can get Zapatista coffee from [Schools for Chiapas](https://schoolsforchiapas.org/store/coffee-corn-and-agricultural/zapatista-coffee/).

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  • Emily St. James @emilystjams.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 12, 2026

    On loving Adults (TV show) and finding anti-Gen Z content kinda weird and grasping because OLDER PEOPLE WERE JUST TRYING THIS SHIT ON ME. I won't fall for it!

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  • Calvin C @cals-a-dem1.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 21, 2026

    🎶Baby, I’ve been playing it safe Trying to disappear without a trace Standing up against the wall… Teach me how to dance I don’t want to be lonely Show me how to move and I’ll do it slowly 🎶 Kill Me With A Kiss ~ Emily Wolfe #EarWorm youtu.be/7L7lo8sElAg?...

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  • Haunted Hannah 👻 🍂🎃 @hannahposts.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 30, 2026

    Are they trying to embarrass kids? Trying to create that scene from Stranger Things where Mike and his friends are the only ones who show up at school in costume? Is this psychological warfare on the neurodivergent?

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  • Littledigits @littledigits.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 24, 2026

    ME LOOKING AT LIVE ACTION MALE COMEDIANS TRYING TO REVIVE THEIR CAREERS WITH AN ADULT ANIMTED SERIES

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  • lumpenpoledancer @daturabombs333.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 14, 2026

    0/45 food for today! Homeless+disabled - pls help with warm food for caretaker and I! Also with replacing destroyed refrigerated goods! Trying to save hotel funds - cannot survive streets. Also lost food with hotel switch Can show receipts Kofi - pinned paypal: nachash358 cash app: doriangrey358

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  • male to fujoshi transsexual @foxglove.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 4, 2026

    Trying to decide whether a transsexual with an insane complex about having to raw-dog reality worked on the show, or if it was a Something Awful guy who got the Discord server subpoenaed. Maybe both!

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  • Charbronian @charkonian.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 30, 2026

    KILOWOG FANS, I NEED YOUR HELP I WAS TRYING TO SHOW SOMEONE A GREEN LANTERN COMIC PANEL KILOWOG BROKE A BENCH PRESS MACHINE BY USING IT CAUSE HE WAS PISSED OFF LOL IF ANY OF YOU FIND THAT SHIT PLEASE SHOW ME, I CANNOT FIND IT AND IT'S PISSING ME OFF XD

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  • Kyle Dax @photosmith.photographyBluesky · Oct 15, 2026

    Trying to wrap up this project, but I need a few more participants! This is a remote series than can be done from anywhere. If you’re interested in taking part in a campy, sexy collage project, comment below or shoot me a dm 😄 #gay #gayart #photography #gayphotography

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  • Ace Swervey @aceswervey.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 2, 2026

    Ao3 down means I can’t enjoy all the HealyMarch fics any time I want now. So I’m ??? Trying to write it??? Fuck idk what this is even, I feel a bit silly but I show WIP #healymarch

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  • Jadera Vixen|| The hedonist😽 @jaderav.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 12, 2026

    Trying to show it to you on FT tbh😫

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  • Jax @ehhjax.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 13, 2026

    Trying to show you depths of my soul

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  • Jimmy Lonetti @djgloverepair.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 21, 2026

    This is pretty great. Trying to think of who I would want to play before a Twins Target Field World Series game 😉

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  • mal 🌙 «vamp lizzer» @maldelune.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 16, 2026

    I WAS JUST TRYING TO SHOW FEET AND FOUND OUT I DONT EVEN HAVE FEET I JUST HAVE NUBS AND WAS FREAKING OUT AND DIDNT REALIZE MY VTUBER MODEL COULD BE AND WAS NUDE AND I ACCIDENTALLY FLASHED HER FULL KEN DOLL BITCHASS ON STREAM HELP

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  • BeetleJess 👻 @fragiletension.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 28, 2026

    Trying to watch Nick on the tonight show, keep track of tzp dia de muertos pics and watching the World Series extra innings

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  • Dee @soulofcinder.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 23, 2026

    Trying to show mygo to my sister and her first reaction was "what the fuck her (soyo) boobs are crazy"

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  • LukeVonKarma @lukevonkarma.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 21, 2026

    I'm LIVE!!! New show! "What's face-down???" with Peeps! BUILDING FOR SAGA AGAIN (we are playing borrel still) Trying out new genesys decks! Mickey mouse format with calamity legal GET IN HERE twitch.tv/lukevonkarma

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  • mike @wetlick.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 19, 2026

    Trying to get presale tickets for the Spirited Away stage show and Mirvish's website has been crashing for 20 minutes and their phone number has been busy the whole time. Ready to kill someone if scalper bots scooped up all the good seats.

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