Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days – and finale ‘rocks their mental state’

Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days - and finale 'rocks their mental state'

As a seasoned entertainment enthusiast with a keen eye for the dramatic and a soft spot for British television, I must say I find myself rather captivated by the current antics of Alex Hassell, the man behind Lord Tony Baddingham in Rivals. His recent exploits, which include stripping off on screen not once, but multiple times, are nothing short of daring and bold.


Fans of competing teams are urgently asking Disney+ to produce another season of the racy show, which left viewers hanging due to a cliffhanger. Despite the fact that they binge-watched all eight episodes in just a few days, there’s no confirmation yet about a second run.

The narrative unfolds in the year 1986, delving into the highly competitive realm of television. It showcases the intense rivalry between characters Rupert Campbell-Black, portrayed by Alex Hassell, and Lord Tony Baddingham, played by David Tennant.

In the last episode, we witnessed David Tennant’s Doctor Who persona grapple intensely with Cameron Cook, portrayed by Nafessa Williams, in a series of tense, emotional scenes. His character was then struck on the head, leading it to appear that he had been killed, thus providing Rupert with an opportunity for manipulation.

As a devoted fan, I must express my emotions: I recently completed watching Rivals… My mental condition? Far from stable. That conclusion, oh boy! It was like a punch to the gut. We need another season, there’s so much more narrative that remains untold: ‘How is it possible that we don’t have a confirmed second season of Rivals yet? You can’t end a series with such a massive cliffhanger and not continue it’.

Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days - and finale 'rocks their mental state'

Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days - and finale 'rocks their mental state'
Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days - and finale 'rocks their mental state'

“Wow, I just finished watching Rivals and it was fantastic! It’s not usually my type of show, but I couldn’t stop watching. I can’t wait for Season 2!

The program is labeled as a “romantic blockbuster” and Disney’s most sensual series to date, receiving an impressive 93% rating on the Tomatometer.

Following Hassel’s admission that he indeed bared all for steamy scenes as the roguish character, Campbell-Black, in the racy series, this revelation was made public.

As an overly enthusiastic admirer, I’d rephrase it like this: “At 44, I can’t hide my excitement when I confess that during the scandalous tennis scene with Emily Atack, 34, I chose to bare all, opting against using a prosthetic or digital trickery. Instead of feeling nervous, I couldn’t help but cheekily quip: ‘I’m not lacking in that department.’

He told Times 2 magazine: ‘I don’t mind seeing my bum and willy on screen, I wouldn’t have done the job if I was particularly shy about my body.’

In the opening scene of the series, the character engages in intimate activities, leading him to become a member of an exclusive group known as the Mile High Club, right at the start. Later, he removes his clothes and shares an intimate moment on a plush fur carpet.

He informed Metro that the decision between him, prosthetics, or digital versions was discussed regarding his comfort level. However, ultimately, they opted to proceed directly with the process.

When discussing the logistics of filming the explicit scenes, he mentioned, “You meticulously plan everything out beforehand, and on set, you’re doing your best to keep from laughing too hard.

Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days - and finale 'rocks their mental state'
Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days - and finale 'rocks their mental state'
Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days - and finale 'rocks their mental state'
Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days - and finale 'rocks their mental state'
Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days - and finale 'rocks their mental state'

Discussing the logistics of filming the explicit scenes, he mentioned: “You meticulously plan everything out beforehand, but when it comes to actually shooting, you’re mostly trying to suppress your laughter.

I can’t help but marvel at it again, the moments when Alex bares all on-screen! It’s not the first time this captivating performance left me spellbound, particularly in Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys where he portrayed the twisted Translucent, stripping off fully.

Regarding the more daring scenes, co-star Emily shared with Sky News: “It feels incredibly freeing, and naturally, there will be those who attempt to twist our actions into a negative perspective. As a woman, it’s expected that some people will do exactly that.

Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days - and finale 'rocks their mental state'
Rivals fans make desperate plea to Disney+ after binge-watching whole series in matter of days - and finale 'rocks their mental state'

As a committed adherent, my key message to convey is that I am right where I ought to be, immersed in my professional sphere. I’m not just passing through; I’m embodying my role and feeling entirely at ease with it.

However, it seems that certain scenes may not have run as flawlessly as they appeared, as the actor portraying Dr Who, David, admitted that he inadvertently injured his knee during the filming of an intimate scene due to a timing mishap.

On Heart Radio, the actor who portrays Lord Tony Baddingham admitted that the event transpired when he was excessively eager to share a bedroom.

At one point, I found myself hurriedly jumping onto a mattress, intending for an intense moment of what seemed like impending ecstasy, but unfortunately, I landed a bit off-balance. Consequently, I accidentally struck my knee against the bed frame, causing it to bleed.

To which co-star Alex replied: ‘He does his own stunt’, to which David joked: ‘It wasn’t my sexiest move’.

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2024-10-22 18:50

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