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Rivals Midseason Finale Leaves Key Character's Fate Unresolved as season pauses

The six-episode first block ends on a shocking cliffhanger, with the remaining episodes slated for late 2026.

Overview

  • Episode six closes the first half with a dramatic cliffhanger that leaves the fate of a central character unresolved and halts the season’s forward momentum.
  • The episode escalates personal and professional betrayals after an exposed affair triggers confrontations that drive the narrative to its abrupt pause.
  • Episodes one to six are available to stream now on Disney+ in the UK and on Hulu in the US, giving viewers the full first block to watch while they wait.
  • Disney+ has only teased a return in late 2026, and Radio Times reports the second half may arrive in November 2026, a timing that has prompted heavy fan speculation online.
  • Critics have largely praised season two’s darker, bolder tone, and a first-look trailer for part two teases new cast members and further plot developments.