Rivals much-anticipated second season promises “jaw-dropping twists” with first look at return

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New photos offer a first look at the second season of Rivals, the popular series based on Jilly Cooper’s novel. The award-winning show explores the competitive and often cutthroat world of British television in the 1980s.

The story centers on Tony Baddingham, played by David Tennant, and Rupert Campbell-Black, played by Alex Hassell, as they battle for power over Baddingham’s local, independent TV station, Corinium.

Okay, so season one ended with a crazy cliffhanger! This American TV exec, Cameron Cook – played by Nafessa Williams – actually whacked Lord Baddingham with a TV award after they got into a fight. Seriously, she just hit him! Now we’re all left wondering if he’s even going to be okay. It was a total shocker!

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Now that season two of Rivals is in production, new photos reveal Tony, Rupert, and Cameron filming scenes with Aidan Turner, who plays Declan O’Hara, and Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara.

Season two returns to the beautiful Cotswolds, blending the charm of the countryside with the exciting and competitive world of 1980s British TV. The beloved cast from the first season is back, and we’ll also be meeting some new characters.

After the shocking ending of last season, where Tony’s life was left uncertain, Lord Baddingham returns seeking revenge. He’s determined to do whatever it takes to ensure Corinium remains the dominant power.

Everything is at stake – people’s jobs, relationships, and good names – when their personal and professional lives become tangled, especially in a world where secrets always come to light.

Rivals is a captivating and intense story set against a stunning backdrop. It’s packed with memorable scenes of intense competition and pivotal choices, where winning comes at a potentially huge price.

Although there’s no official release date yet, season two of Rivals is anticipated to be available on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK in 2026.

Season two will introduce several new cast members, including Rupert Everett, Hayley Atwell, Maxim Ays, and Holly Cattle.

The cast also welcomes new members Oliver Dench, Amanda Lawrence, Bobby Lockwood, Eliot Salt, and Jonny Weldon.

Emily Atack, Danny Dyer, Katherine Parkinson, and Victoria Smurfit will be joining returning cast members Tennant, Hassell, Turner, Maclean, and Williams on the show Rivals.

You can watch the second season of Rivals on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the UK. The first season is currently streaming on Disney+.

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2025-12-04 18:19