Rivals season two, part two is now streaming on Disney Plus, but fans are voicing frustration over the show's staggered release schedule. Three new episodes arrived on Wednesday, November 11, continuing the 80s-set drama after the mid-season finale.
The second half of the season follows the aftermath of Lady Monica Baddingham's death, after she was killed by a falling tree during a storm. It also explores the tense battle between Tony Baddingham and Declan O'Hara for the Cotswolds crown, while Rupert Campbell-Black is forced to confront his personal demons.
Fans Criticize Weekly Episode Drops
Following this week's trio of episodes, Rivals will release one new episode every Wednesday until December 2. This staggered approach has disappointed viewers who waited five months since the mid-season finale aired in June.
On Reddit, one fan said: "Okay but why...? Why do we have to wait even longer for the rest of the series to drop? All these months waiting for part two and we only get the first half of that for now as well? Not a big fan of this move."
Mixed Reactions to Release Strategy
Another viewer wrote: "It's ruined the momentum for me," while a third posted: "Making us wait this long for part 2 and only dropping half of it is painfullllll." Some fans even assumed the season had ended, with one admitting: "Omg guys I thought that was the end of the series."
However, some supporters have praised the weekly release. One watcher said: "I like it. Keeps me excited. I miss episodes dropping week to week for shows it keeps me interested longer and actually makes me retain what happens. I get bored binging!!!" Another added: "I like weekly release. It gives you time to think about the show, 'be' in it. If you binge you forget about it two days after."
Rivals season 2, part 2 is streaming now on Disney Plus.
