The second season of Rivals, adapted from Dame Jilly Cooper's Rutshire Chronicles, premieres today on Disney+. The series, a biting satire of Britain's affluent rural set, has been hailed by critics as a five-star hit.
What to Expect in Season 2
The trailer teases trouble in paradise for Rupert and Taggie, with tensions hotter than ever. The season promises more outrageousness, bonking, and eighties excess. Newcomers include Hayley Atwell as Rupert's ex-wife Helen Gordon and Rupert Everett as her new husband Malise. The addictive affairs remain steamy, with all couples facing make-or-break pressures.
Critical Acclaim
The Independent's chief TV critic Nick Hilton described it as "well-written, well-acted and enormously fun," while The Guardian awarded it five stars, writing, "if I could give this exquisite bonkbuster 10,000 stars, I would."
Cast and Characters
- Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black
- David Tennant as Lord Tony Baddingham
- Aidan Turner, Emily Atack, Danny Dyer, Katherine Parkinson
- Maxim Ays as Sebbie, Bobby Lockwood as Dommie Carlisle
How to Watch
Rivals season two premieres today (Friday, 15 May) on Disney+. The service is available from £5.99 per month. There will be 12 episodes in total, released in two six-episode batches, with the second half airing later this year.
