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I have seen 4 seasons of Trying now and it unbelievable that I have done that. Is it a good or bad thing that it is so forgettable? Trying is a decent show, might I say. I started it because I read multiple places that it was heart warming, and on par with Ted Lasso's cuteness. Yes, in terms of only that, otherwise, considering setting, story, and characters, Ted Lasso is so much better. This might be a short review, because I literally don't remember a lot from this so I shall hit you with the highlights.

The main protagonist, Esther and Rafe are great actors, and they really draw you in whenever the show wants to hit you with the emotional 'life is hard' trope. However, the writing of the show doesn't complement these actors enough. The writing is fast, and edits out any weight in the show in exchange for cringe jokes and stretched out B plots I really don't care about.

I really dislike the arc they took of Scott the Atlantic. I already hated the character, I did not need him to upgrade from B plot to A- plot. He takes up too much space in season 4, and I disliked him from the beginning. 

In reference to seasons 1-3 where there are no kids, I think it was all very consistent and planned out. Every surprise was interesting and shocking and it moved the story forward. Always giving you hope and then taking it away.

Season 4 is too weak in comparison. It can't decide whether they get to live a normal life or do they keep beating around the bush of mystery regarding the kid's parents.

Overall, if you have time to kill, then do watch this, but to be honest, if you don't it's not the end of the world. You ain't missing anything too inspiring.
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