# Apple TV+ ‘Trying’ Season 5 rollout

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/apple-tv-trying-season-5-release
> Updated: 2026-07-31T18:11:43.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 3.

In early July 2026 Apple TV+ launched the fifth season of the British comedy‑drama *Trying*, premiering on 8 July with eight weekly episodes and introducing Kat, the biological mother of the adoptive siblings. The following week Apple promoted the second episode, emphasizing Nikki and Jason’s challenges with Kat’s arrival. The series maintained a strong critical reception, holding a 96 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and was featured alongside other new Apple TV+ offerings.

On 15 July the second episode “First Day” aired, continuing the storyline of Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall) confronting Kat’s sudden presence. The same day Apple TV+ debuted the crime‑thriller *Lucky*, starring Anya Taylor‑Joy, Timothy Olyphant and Annette Bening, which earned an 82 % critic score, and wrapped the first season of *Prazer Máximo Garantido*, a thriller starring Tatiana Maslany that received a 93 % rating. Apple’s weekly roundup highlighted additional titles such as *Silo* (season 3), *Cabo do Medo*, *The Secret of Widow’s Bay* and *Friends & Neighbours*.

The rollout continued with the fifth episode “Ranço” on 5 August, in which Jason and Nikki face new family challenges after Kat’s arrival. Guest star Celia Imrie joins returning cast members, and the season is scheduled to conclude with its eighth episode on 26 August. The series has retained its 96 % Rotten Tomatoes rating, underscoring its status as a leading comedy on the platform.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Apple TV+ releases fifth season episode of “Trying” starring Rafe Spall

Apple TV+ released the fifth episode (“Ranço”) of Trying’s fifth season on 5 Aug, featuring Rafe Spall, Esther Smith and guest Celia Imrie; the eight‑episode season runs weekly through 26 Aug.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-tv-releases-fifth-season-episode-of-trying-starring-rafe-spall

### 2026-07-14: Apple TV rolls out new episodes of 'Trying', 'Lucky' and concludes 'Prazer Máximo Garantido

Apple TV debuted new episodes of 'Trying' season 5, launched the crime thriller 'Lucky' starring Anya Taylor‑Joy, and concluded 'Prazer Máximo Garantido', all on 15 July, amid a broader slate of original series

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-tv-launches-new-season-of-comedy-series-trying

### 2026-07-06: Apple TV+ releases ‘Trying’ Season 5 with new family drama

‘Trying’ returns on Apple TV+ on 8 July 2026 for an eight‑episode Season 5. Adoptive parents Nikki and Jason grapple with the sudden re‑entry of Kat, the biological mother of their teens, amid new cast members,

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-tv-launches-season-5-of-comedydrama-trying

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