Overview
- Disney+ released episodes 7–9 of Rivals season two on Wednesday, November 11, with episodes 10–12 due to arrive weekly and the season to conclude on December 2.
- The streamer has formally confirmed a third season of Rivals and cast members say author Jilly Cooper reviewed and approved story breakdowns for future series before her death.
- The second half resumes after the show’s mid-season shock and reorients storylines toward more morally fraught relationships and power struggles among the Rutshire cast.
- Critics and viewers have focused on David Tennant’s portrayal of Tony Baddingham as darker and more uncompromising in the returning episodes, making his character a central point of discussion.
- Rivals’ production in the Cotswolds and surrounding counties remains a local draw, and the series continues to enjoy strong critical momentum and reported stream debut figures for its earlier episodes, though some reviewers note uneven plotting for specific characters.