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Rivals Season 2 Premieres Friday on Disney+ After London Red-Carpet Launch

Early reviews praise the expanded run as a lively tribute to the late Jilly Cooper.

Overview

  • Disney+ will drop the first three episodes on Friday, May 15, starting the show’s second season.
  • The cast marked the return with a London premiere at the BFI IMAX on Wednesday, drawing wide red-carpet coverage.
  • This season expands to 12 episodes with a two-part release across 2026, adding Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett in key roles from Rupert Campbell-Black’s past.
  • Critics have delivered strong early notices, including multiple five-star reviews from major outlets, though a few flag some pacing and tone concerns.
  • At a Q&A preview, Luke Pasqualino hinted that Basil “Bas” Baddingham could take an interest in Taggie O’Hara, signaling fresh romantic tension without confirming plot details.