Submitted by rmaloney3 t3_ya1zpw in television
LymanHo t1_it8wlns wrote
Acapulco is fine but if anything on Apple TV deserves the “Ted Lasso treatment” it’s Trying.
rmaloney3 OP t1_it8x6r0 wrote
Yes!! Trying is the hidden gem of the Apple TV+ catalog. This is the show I recommend to people looking for feel-good comedy.
I do really love Acapulco as well, but nothing gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling like Trying.
Gato1980 t1_it92ygz wrote
I absolutely love Trying. The cast is phenomenal and every season just gets better and better. The addition of the kids this season made some really incredible, heartwarming and hilarious moments. I'm glad Apple keeps renewing it, because I don't know anyone who watches it.
TheJoshider10 t1_it9fjz3 wrote
I love how well Ted Lasso and Trying compliment each other. The London focus and similar sort of comedy and wholesome vibes make it seem like they're in the same world. Like I could genuinely imagine AFC Richmond randomly popping up or whatever.
Really hope Apple make more content like those shows. Wholesome TV is very much appreciated among all the drama shows.
duckbeets t1_it95dz9 wrote
Completely agree, I keep telling people to watch it but I don’t know anyone else that does. It’s a beautiful show that I hope gets a few more seasons.
Shiara_cw t1_it9pdkf wrote
Oh my god yes. It never gets attention. This is the first time I've even seen it mentioned with a decent number of upvotes on Reddit. It usually gets ignored even in 'underrated Apple TV shows' posts.
It's so good! Really funny and heartwarming.
swilts t1_it9uh33 wrote
Sell me on Trying, what’s it about and why do I like it?
wengerslasagna t1_ita3430 wrote
It’s about a couple who is looking to adopt and their lives. Its a beautiful heartwarming and brilliantly funny take. Every character is well fleshed out and there are some fantastic side characters. If you want something warm and completely without any malice watch the show.
Kaiser_Allen t1_ityr6v2 wrote
You left out the important part: They’re looking to adopt after trying to conceive so many times and failing. Hence the show’s title.
LymanHo t1_ita8gfo wrote
Everything wengerslasagna said in their comment. It’ll make you laugh and cry. Just so heartwarming and charming but not sickly sweet. It has the right amount of everything. Really well written, you fall in love with their extended family and side characters in a way I think is rare on most tv shows. If you’ve seen the Australian drama Offspring, I like to tell people that if you put Ted Lasso and Offspring in a blender, Trying is what would come out.
genevriers t1_itayoen wrote
Ooh yes it does have a really similar vibe to Offspring
LymanHo t1_itd0xzj wrote
I think the setting plays a big part in that. I grew up in Melbourne and the areas of Collingwood/Fitzroy/Brunswick used in Offspring are a very similar vibe to Camden. But it’s in the writing too, how you’re gradually introduced to this quirky extended family that are sometimes quite difficult people, but who would ultimately do anything for each other.
KO620181 t1_itaa3nl wrote
I LOVE trying so so so so much. It’s so great.
That said, at this moment, the lasso treatment should be going to Bad Sisters.
Bamabalacha t1_itbwck4 wrote
Bad Sisters was amazing and everyone should watch it. Plus the finale is perfect.
LymanHo t1_itad9ia wrote
Ohhhh I agree Bad Sisters is incredible but I am seeing it get a fair amount of attention (although I am very online haha). I feel like Trying gets none which just makes me sad.
KO620181 t1_itae5j7 wrote
I didn’t know if Bad Sisters was getting attention, or same - I was just seeing it because I was looking for it everywhere haha. But yes, Trying definitely needs more love!!!!!
ky_straight_bourbon t1_itag1q6 wrote
My spouse and I avoided Trying when it came out because we were... well, trying at the time, and we just figured it would be too much emotionally. It took two years and was very hard on us, but we're better now. Maybe it's time to give it a whirl.
Royaltiaras t1_it9dle7 wrote
I love Trying and Acapulco a lot. Both of them are great shows and I highly recommend anyone to watch them.
However I will say that the latest season of Trying (s3) could have been better. Some things were just frustrating to watch and didn’t make sense.
LymanHo t1_it9fftz wrote
Each to their own, it was my favourite season. Although I did miss Imelda Staunton’s character.
hannahstohelit t1_itedit2 wrote
Wait she's not back?!
LymanHo t1_itg46vk wrote
No :( because she was filming The Crown at the same time I believe. They do have a little joke about that in S3 though
ateddybear t1_it9945w wrote
Definitely. Better show than Ted Lasso imo
1029394756abc t1_ita9n0g wrote
Never heard of Acapulco or Trying. Excited to add to the list!
orochi_crimson t1_it9w3x0 wrote
Loved the first two seasons, but it felt quite repetitive on S3.
hannahstohelit t1_itedc0j wrote
THANK YOU!! Also a great reminder that I need to watch S3 now that it's fully aired, I've been busy...
Man I love that show so much
ristogrego1955 t1_it9dquu wrote
Agreed. This show is mediocracy at its best.
Babbles-82 t1_itavi60 wrote
Oh god. Another show about idiots desperate for kids.
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