Trying has finally made a comeback with Wuthering Heights and Killing Kind stars.Hayley Anderson Screen Time TV Reporter17:37, 08 Jul 2026Trying series five has landed and it's bringing a Wuthering Heights legend on board.‌Two years have passed since Apple TV and BBC comedy-drama Trying last graced our screens, but thankfully, the wait is finally over with fresh episodes now dropping.‌Following that jaw-dropping cliffhanger which saw the return of Princess (Scarlett Rayner) and Tyler's (Cooper Turner) biological mum Kat (Charlotte Riley), the family must now adapt to their changed circumstances.‌As Trying makes its long-awaited comeback, here's the complete lowdown on the series five cast, including who's joining its established stars.Trying series 5 cast in fullJason Ross - Rafe SpallThis series, Jason faces not only domestic pressures but the demands of retraining for a fresh career direction.‌He's once more portrayed by actor Rafe Spall, widely recognised for his roles in Under the Salt Marsh, Black Mirror, The Ritual and ITV's Secret Service.Nikki Newman - Esther SmithNikki finds herself navigating considerable upheaval as her children's biological mother attempts to establish herself in their lives.‌Actress Esther Smith played Rachel in the Greg Davies sitcom Cuckoo, alongside Melodie in Uncle and Charlotte Guthrie in Ballot Monkeys.Kat - Charlotte RileyActress Charlotte Riley is perhaps most famous for playing May Carleton in Peaky Blinders, though she's also appeared in The Take, the 2009 adaptation of Wuthering Heights and more recently, BBC's Babies.‌Riley may also ring a bell as she's married to Hollywood star Tom Hardy, having appeared alongside him in Wuthering Heights and The Take.She plays Kat, the biological mother of Princess and Tyler, whose unexpected return throws the family into turmoil.Harriet - Celia Imrie‌While Jason prepares for a new role, he encounters Harriet, described as an "upper-class hoarder".The character is brought to life by acclaimed actress Celia Imrie, known for her work in Netflix's The Thursday Murder Club, the Bridget Jones films, Calendar Girls and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, among numerous other credits.Kerry - Colin Morgan‌Actor Colin Morgan is best remembered for his portrayal of the title character in BBC fantasy series Merlin, as well as Leo Elster in Humans, Billy Clanton in Belfast and John Webster in The Killing Kind.In Trying series five, he takes on the role of Nikki's easy-going colleague and trusted confidante.Chrissy - Gbemisola Ikumelo‌Overworked social worker Chrissy is played by actress Gbemisola Ikumelo, who featured in The Office spin-off The Paper.Her other credits include Black Ops, Famalam, Sunny D and Roadkill.Additional cast members include:‌Princess - Scarlett RaynerTyler - Cooper TurnerKaren Newman - Sian BrookeArticle continues belowScott - Darren BoydFreddy - Oliver ChrisTrying is available to stream on Apple TV and BBC iPlayer.