A Preview of Season 3 of ‘Trying’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

There was a time, where television shows were viewed as nothing as fluffy, mindless entertainment and understandably so. After all, for a long time the television industry focused on telling stories that really didn’t dive deep into anything of note. There were just laughs to be found during sitcoms, epic chase scenes and wonderfully engaging monologues in police serials, and dramas really only touched upon simple topics. All so that the audience could unwind from their day and just kick back and relax and it really did seem as though, this was going to be the landscape of television until the end of time really, since no one appeared to be interested in making any changes to formats that every network had mastered.
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But somewhere along the line, producers, and writers, and directors, and actors for that matters as well… pondered upon the possibility that perhaps television could be more. That it could in fact, tell stories that did more than just entertain, and actually teach people powerful life lessons or take us on journeys that reflect the real world, giving the audience something meaningful to latch onto over catch phrases and just like that, the industry changed and shows gave us so much more. To the point where there are stories that reflect everyday life and can outright guide people in unique situations, such as Trying on Apple TV+. For this particular story, one revolving around a young couple that would do anything to start a family… is quite reflective of our modern world and has taken us on quite the journey over its first two seasons.

Wherein we’ve watched Jason and Nikki fight hard to see what treatments will help them to have a family, when in fact they cannot, and what it would take to become a trusted couple with the state so that they can adopt. For that is a journey that is hyper realistic and one that couples are going through right now and well, this is a series that is showing no signs of slowing down regarding its realism and relatability. For the third season of this magnificent and heartwarming series arrives on Apple TV+ tomorrow, and it just so happens that this new year of storytelling is going to dive into topics that not everyone is familiar or comfortable with. Because when we catch up with Nikki and Jason in season three, they’re dealing with the shock of having a family in their home at last and that’s… a powerful way to start this new season.

After all, this is what they’ve wanted for ages and that’s something a great deal of people have wanted and work to have at any level. Which allows for this show to quickly examine what it means to be a new parent and how there is simply no guidebook on such matters or how the day should look when you’re a parent, and that leads to more of this show’s brilliant brand of storytelling. The kind that is both poignant and fun since the comedic elements this show is known for are here in spades, as is its heartwarming and tear-inducing, and comforting moments. But truly, this is a season of stories that are just powerful and relatable on a whole new level as we watch this duo navigate a new phase in their life, one that means the world to them and that really does make for some incredible television, the kind that you simply want more of.

So, you can see if Nikki and Jason finally have their dreams come true and can grow into the people they absolutely want to be and obviously, we’ve kept the details on a great deal of what will happen in the two-episode premiere under wraps because you need to experience the wonder of those two episodes for yourself and thankfully the wait for that is almost over. Since July 22, 2022, will bring forth the beginning of season three in all of its glory and we here at NTG cannot wait to watch this magnificent season alongside the rest of you and geek out about it as well. So, make sure you check back with us to reflect upon the story with our weekly recaps and to check out our our interview with Esther Smith and Rafe Spall, who play Nikki and Jason on the show, as we continue to dive deeper into the majesty of a series that really does a wonderful job of reflecting our world and what family means to all of us.

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