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Rivals Season 2 Lands With Bigger Stakes and Bolder Style

Early reviews praise a glossier, riskier tone with standout turns from David Tennant alongside the ensemble.

Overview

  • The 12-episode season premiered Friday, May 15, with three episodes, streaming on Disney+ in the UK and Hulu in the US.
  • The story intensifies the fight for a regional TV franchise, pitting Corinium Television against Venturer in a licence battle that drives political and personal clashes.
  • David Tennant says Tony Baddingham is darker and more unhinged this year, with the character dropping filters and pressing harder on his rivals.
  • Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson say Freddie and Lizzie’s slow-burn relationship deepens, testing their consciences and family ties.
  • HELLO!, FandomWire and Empire highlight a more explicit, 1980s-soaked swagger, praising the show’s look, soundtrack and performances across the cast.