The wait is over – Trying season five has finally landed on Apple TV+, bringing with it a musical masterpiece crafted by the talented Orla Gartland. This Dublin-born, London-based singer-songwriter has woven an original soundtrack that perfectly captures the heart and soul of the beloved British comedy series.
Gartland's music is the perfect match for Trying – just like a perfectly timed tackle in rugby, it's a game-changer. Building on the success of previous seasons' soundtracks by Guy Garvey, Maisie Peters, Bear's Den, and BEKA, Gartland has teamed up with fellow musicians Matt Maltese, Liang Lawrence, and Martin Luke Brown to create eight brand new tracks that will leave you feeling all the feels.
The series, created by Andy Wolton, is still as gripping as ever. We're back in the world of Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall), who are navigating the ups and downs of adoption with their new family unit – including Princess (Scarlett Rayner) and Tyler (Cooper Turner). But just when you thought things were settling down, a bombshell drops: Kat (Charlotte Riley), the children's biological mother, arrives on the scene, causing chaos and drama galore.
Speaking to NME about her involvement, Gartland revealed that her songs started life as character-driven pieces, but evolved into something more personal – an exploration of love, growth, family, and all the messy bits in between. The result is a soundtrack that's not just beautifully crafted, but also relatable on a deep level. Gartland's eight tracks include 'Vertigo', 'So Perfect (feat. Matt Maltese)', 'Weird Time', 'Favourite Idiot (feat. Liang Lawrence)', 'The Power', 'The Way It Was (feat. Martin Luke Brown)', 'Is Love Enough?', and 'At The End Of The Day'.
The new season premiered on Apple TV+ on July 8, with episodes dropping weekly – you've got until August 26 to binge the whole thing and experience Gartland's full musical contribution alongside Nikki and Jason's hilarious and heartwarming journey. Trying has won the hearts of British audiences for its authentic portrayal of family life, often tackling tough topics with humour and compassion.