Apple TV's family comedy-drama Trying has already reinvented itself once, jumping six years ahead before Season 4 to shift focus from Jason and Nikki's adoption journey to raising their now-teenage children, Princess and Tyler. With Season 5 having wrapped up the storyline about the children's biological mother, Kat, re-entering their lives, the article argues the show is again at a natural turning point, and a further time jump would be the best way to keep it fresh for a potential Season 6.

The piece notes that Trying has not yet been officially renewed, though the cast has reportedly expressed enthusiasm for another leap forward in time. Suggested directions include following Princess as she nears leaving for college and exploring Jason's new career as a social worker after he completes his degree. The article frames the show's willingness to age up its characters and shift its central focus, from adoption to broader family life, as the key to its longevity, drawing comparisons to fellow Apple TV comedies Ted Lasso and Shrinking.