8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Trying (2020)
Trying (2020)
Overview
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?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
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?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film focuses on the universal and apolitical themes of a couple's personal journey through infertility and the adoption process, emphasizing their perseverance and relationship dynamics rather than promoting a specific political ideology or critiquing societal structures from a partisan viewpoint.
The series features a primarily white main cast but includes visible diversity among its supporting characters, reflecting a modern urban environment and the theme of adoption. The narrative focuses on a heterosexual couple's journey without explicitly critiquing traditional identities, while subtly embracing diverse family structures.
Secondary
The series 'Trying' offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters through its central lesbian couple, Erica and Jen. Their relationship is depicted with dignity and normalcy, and their journey to parenthood is treated with the same respect and humor as the heterosexual protagonists, affirming their lives and love without relying on stereotypes or prejudice.
There is insufficient information available to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters and themes. No details regarding their presence or specific narrative arcs were provided, preventing a determination of net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Trying (2020) is an original series, not an adaptation of existing source material or historical events. Its characters were created for the show and therefore have no prior canonical gender to be swapped from.
Trying is an original comedy series, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.6
6.9
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