Trying
Taste attributes: comedydramaromancewholesomelightsimplelinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiplove conquers all
"Because love just is."
Boxlist takeGood-natured and accessible: a simple comedy series, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like escapism over depth.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: balanced · Story: simple · Structure: linear · Look: glossy · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
Quality rating
7.8 /10
TMDB · 36 votes
Where to watch
Streaming data: JustWatch
Seasons
Season 1
· 2020 · 8 episodesEpisodes (8)
1Nikki and Jason1 May 2020
When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring
2The Ex-Girlfriend1 May 2020
Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend
3Tickets for a Queue1 May 2020
Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.
4Rainbow Castle People1 May 2020
After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.
5Someone Else’s Kids1 May 2020
Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends’ children for a day.
6Show Me the Love1 May 2020
Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.
7Good Old Family Map1 May 2020
Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.
8We Know the Way Out1 May 2020
Season finale. Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it’s time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.
Episodes (8)
1A Nice Boy21 May 2021
Nikki and Jason have been approved to adopt, but they're finding the matching process a challenge. Social worker Penny has a plan.
2The Sun on Your Back21 May 2021
Penny sends Nikki and Jason to a fancy-dress party that could change their lives. Nikki helps her sister, Karen, choose a wedding dress.
3Big Heads28 May 2021
Jason's ex threatens to come between him and Nikki at a family funeral. Karen struggles to get Scott involved in their wedding planning.
4Helicopters4 Jun 2021
Nikki and Jason make a hopeful visit on their adoption journey. Nikki sets Erica up with Jason's friend. Karen is drawn to Deven, a single dad.
5Maddest Sweetest Thing11 Jun 2021
Nikki and Jason search for a bigger, child-friendly flat. Nikki fights for a promotion at work. Karen is tempted to cheat.
6A Long Way Down18 Jun 2021
Jason plays detective after a problem is revealed at Ben and Denise's party. Freddy struggles in his relationship.
7Lift Me Up25 Jun 2021
Planning Scott’s stag night is a headache for Jason. Karen shares a secret with Nikki. Erica and Freddy's relationship begins to blur.
8I'm Scared2 Jul 2021
Season finale. Nikki and Jason must make a huge decision in a small amount of time.
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What lines up
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
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Synopsis
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?
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 2020
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Returning
- Studio
- BBC Studios
- Taste scores
- How we score
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
