The steamy television drama Rivals has returned to Disney+ for a second season, bringing viewers back to the fictional Cotswolds county of Rutshire. Based on Dame Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel, the Emmy-winning show stars David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, and Danny Dyer in a tale of political and media rivalry. The series follows an MP battling a TV station owner in the glamorous 1980s setting.
Release Schedule
Season two launched its first three episodes on Friday, May 15, followed by episode 4 on Friday, May 22. There will be two more weekly releases, with episode 5 airing on Friday, May 29, and episode 6 airing on Friday, June 5. The series will then take a break before returning to complete its 12-episode second season. The remaining six episodes are expected to air later this year.
Things look uncertain for Taggie in Rivals season 2 so far.
Cast and Characters
The star-studded cast returns with new additions including Hayley Atwell as Helen Gordon and Rupert Everett as Malise Gordon. David Tennant reprises his role as the villainous Lord Tony Baddingham despite his apparent demise in season one.
Plot Synopsis
The synopsis from Disney+ reads: "The battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase. Marriages fracture under the weight of ambition, illicit affairs threaten to shatter families, and long-buried secrets ignite with explosive consequences."
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