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Season 2 – Rivals

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In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head.

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Rivals — Season 2

Critics Reviews

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Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) 5d
Audacious and delicious, Rivals is a high-end soap opera that takes the guilty out of guilty pleasure. This is just pure pleaaasurrrre, and you can shout that from the rooftops without any shame. Go to Full Review
David Opie Empire Magazine 6d
4/5
Season 2 of this undeniably enjoyable Jilly Cooper adaptation comes with more heart this time around — yet other organs still abound in TV's silliest, most decadent bonkbuster.  Go to Full Review
Martin Robinson Guardian May 15
5/5
The upper classes are ultimately loveable buffoons... And yet, the series also has a marvellously subtle trick of showing individuals who are marginalised from the conversation; the damage caused, but also how you have to adapt. Go to Full Review
Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network 3d
8/10
Rivals is the perfect summer show that will prove to be another big hit with audiences and critics. Go to Full Review
Jeanine T. Abraham VisAbleBlackwoman (Medium) 4d
3.5/5
classic soap opera camp from season one and does not disappoint Go to Full Review
Alan French FandomWire 5d
Hulu has a winner on its hands. The relationships that are meant to be at the center of the frame don't fully work, but the ensemble is too talented to be held back. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Colette M @RT25544054 2d Despite the shallow surface, the show features genuinely moving subplots. The slow-burn romance between Freddie Jones and Lizzie anchors the show, providing an emotional depth that keeps you rooting for them. Despite the shallow surface, the show features genuinely moving subplots. Has to be said thought too many characters with new characters constantly being introduced leading to others being sidelined, the plot heavily revolves around a licensing bidding war for a regional television franchise. When the show shifts its focus too heavily onto business politics and TV contract regulations, the pacing sags. See more Esra Y @RT95409318 2d Nuclear waste level toxicity but god do they make it so enjoyable. Some sequences are just hilarious. See more Lily T @RT28554561 May 18 Rivals is a television show that you would just want to check out and suddenly you are some episodes deep, fully invested in everybody's drama. It's loud, messy, emotional, and honestly very entertaining. The series throws you into the reflection competitive world of 1980s television and media, where everyone is fighting for power, attention, love, or revenge. There's romance, betrayal, ego clashes, and enough tension to keep every episode interesting. David Tennant stand out immediately. He plays his role with so much confidence and intensity that when his character is being difficult, you still want to keep watching him. The rest of the cast also brings a lot of personality, which makes the relationships feel alive instead of scripted. See more Julia G @JuliaMEG May 16 Rivals season 2 was such a fun watch — really funny and entertaining from start to finish. It looked gorgeous too, with beautiful cinematography, amazing costumes, and really impressive production overall. The soundtrack was also a standout and added so much to the atmosphere. Stylish, sexy, and completely enjoyable. See more Rebecca F @BeccaF May 16 Rivals Season 2 somehow raises the stakes even higher. After the first season, you already feel like you truly know these characters, which makes every bit of drama hit harder and leaves you completely immersed in their lives. The music is perfect throughout — glamorous, emotional and addictive — and the writing honestly blows my mind as someone who’s read the books. Three episodes in and I already need more. See more Briony B @RT05893719 May 16 Absolutely loved the first two episodes of series 2 - looking forward to seeing more of it. The soundtrack is brilliant, the writing is laugh out loud funny and the characters developing nicely from series 1. This is definitely something I'll be recommending to friends. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 15, 2026 Tony Baddingham is scarred, but alive and more dangerous than ever; as Declan pitches a new documentary to the BBC and attempts to rebuild his marriage to Maud, a heartbroken Taggie pines for Rupert who vanished without a trace. Details Episode 2 Aired May 15, 2026 Tony Baddingham returns more dangerous than ever; as Declan attempts to rebuild his life Taggie pines for a missing Rupert; a high-stakes polo match reignites the rivalry, redrawing battle lines for a costly new war. Details Episode 3 Aired May 15, 2026 A scandalous Corinium exposé sends shockwaves through Rutshire and Westminster and Rupert faces mounting pressure on election day over the future of his political career; Declan and Venturer reel from the fallout. Details Episode 4 Aired May 22, 2026 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 5 Airs May 29 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 6 Airs Jun 5 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 7 Aired May 15, 2026 Episode 7 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 8 Aired May 15, 2026 Episode 8 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 9 Aired May 15, 2026 Episode 9 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 10 Aired May 15, 2026 Episode 10 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 11 Aired May 15, 2026 Episode 11 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 12 Aired May 15, 2026 Episode 12 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Alexander Lamb
Network
Hulu
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 15, 2026