The hit Disney+ series Rivals, based on the beloved novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, is returning for more saucy shenanigans. Season two will transport viewers back to the fictional Cotswolds county of Rutshire, where the battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches fever pitch.
When will Rivals season 2 be released?
Rivals season two will land on Disney+ on Friday, May 15, with a three-episode launch. Another three episodes will air weekly after the initial launch. Disney+ has renewed the series for a total of 12 episodes, with the second batch of six episodes expected later in the year.
Who is in the cast of Rivals season 2?
The star-studded cast returns, including David Tennant as the villainous Lord Tony Baddingham, Alex Hassell as Tory MP Rupert Campbell-Black, and Aidan Turner as journalist Declan O'Hara. Other returning cast members include Victoria Smurfit as Maud O'Hara, Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook, Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie Vereker, Bella Maclean as Taggie O'Hara, Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones, and Emily Atack as Sarah Stratton.
New additions include Hayley Atwell as Helen Gordon, Rupert's ex-wife, and Rupert Everett as her husband Malise Gordon. Maxim Ays and Bobby Lockwood also join the cast.
What is the plot of Rivals season 2?
The log line from Disney+ reads: "In the second season, the battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase. More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham is determined to dismantle his rivals piece-by-piece, weaponising scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power."
Amidst the hedonistic glamour of 80s excess, personal lives spiral into chaos as marriages fracture, illicit affairs threaten families, and long-buried secrets ignite with explosive consequences.
Is there a trailer for Rivals season 2?
Yes, Disney+ dropped a teaser in April that promises higher stakes and more drama from the 80s-set show.
