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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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J. Kelly Nestruck Globe and Mail 18h
A highly enjoyable comedy. Go to Full Review Nick Hilton Independent (UK) 22h
4/5
That’s what makes Rivals such a rare treat in today’s television landscape. It is well-written and well-acted, but it aspires to nothing more than being fun. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) 1d
5/5
It is tender and well-observed about relationships when it needs to be. Go to Full Review Dulcie Pearce The Sun (UK) 22h
5/5
This is glossy, wickedly funny, politically incorrect and completely unashamed. When it comes to old-school escapist TV, Rivals is unrivalled. Go to Full Review Lacy Baugher Den of Geek 1d
Rivals' second season delivers in spades, turning everything we loved about its first outing up to eleven and adding in even more complex character dynamics and relationship arcs. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul S @Pauls84 2h First three episodes dropped and can’t wait for the next instalment. Episode 2 is a celebration of British Comedy that gets it just right and really hits the spot. Season 1 was excellent, but now you realise it was only the set up to explore this glorious world of excess, greed, lust and rivalry. Fun, high camp, heartbreaking, and thought provoking, you couldn’t want for more in a TV show. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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David Tennant

Tony Baddingham

Oliver Chris

James Vereker

Katherine Parkinson

Lizzie Vereker

Alex Hassell

Rupert Campbell-Black

Victoria Smurfit

Maud O'Hara

Luke Pasqualino

Basil `Bas' Baddingham

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs May 15 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 2 Airs May 15 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 3 Airs May 15 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 4 Airs May 15 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 5 Airs May 15 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 6 Airs May 15 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 7 Airs May 15 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 8 Airs May 15 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 9 Airs May 15 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 10 Airs May 15 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 11 Airs May 15 In 1980s England, a rivalry between two powerful men finally comes to a head. Details Episode 12 Airs May 15 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