Overview
- The season five premiere is available on Apple TV with new episodes released weekly through the eight-episode run ending August 26, 2026, and the launch began on Wednesday, July 8.
- Season 5 picks up the story of Jason and Nikki as the appearance of their children’s birth mother, Kat, upends the family’s settled life and drives the season’s main conflicts.
- Rafe Spall and Esther Smith reprise their lead roles and the season adds Charlotte Riley as Kat plus new cast members including Celia Imrie, Gbemisola Ikumelo, and Colin Morgan alongside returning supporting players.
- Early critical response praises the season’s emotionally intelligent tone and steady humor, with several reviewers describing it as a rewarding, possibly final chapter even though Apple has not announced an official end.
- Trying helped open a lane for U.K.-set originals on Apple TV and historically airs on the BBC months-to-a-year after Apple releases, which means U.K. broadcast windows for season five are expected to follow later.