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[12/04/25 - 07:01 AM]
First Look: Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2
The UK original returns in 2026 on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.
[via press release from Hulu]

FIRST LOOK: HULU ORIGINAL SERIES "RIVALS" SEASON 2

Season 2 Coming 2026

The Cotswolds are calling...

Hulu has released the first images from the highly anticipated second season of the Emmy and BAFTA award-winning "Rivals." The UK Original returns in 2026 on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.

"Rivals"

Synopsis: Set in the stunning Cotswolds countryside and against the backdrop of the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television, the second installment reunites the all-star cast who captivated fans and critics, while introducing some exciting new faces. Following last season's dramatic cliffhanger with Tony's fate hanging in the balance, Lord Baddingham is back and out for vengeance ready to stop at nothing to keep Corinium's empire unrivaled.

Careers, marriages, and reputations hang in the balance as personal and professional lives collide in a world where secrets can't stay hidden for long. Bold, emotionally charged, and filled with unforgettable moments, "Rivals" is a thrilling ride through a landscape of breathtaking beauty, fierce competition, and life-changing decisions where the cost of success could be everything.

Cast: Reprising their iconic roles are David Tennant as Lord Tony Baddingham, Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black, Aidan Turner as Declan O'Hara, Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook, Bella Maclean as Taggie O'Hara, Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie Vereker, Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones, Victoria Smurfit as Maud O'Hara, Claire Rushbrook as Lady Monica Baddingham, Oliver Chris as James Vereker, Lisa McGrillis as Valerie Jones, Emily Atack as Sarah Stratton, Rufus Jones as Paul Stratton, Luca Pasqualino as Basil 'Bas' Baddingham, Catriona Chandler as Caitlin O'Hara and Annabel Scholey.

Credits: "Rivals" made by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios is executive produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Alexander Lamb, Felicity Blunt, Elliot Hegarty, Olivier Award-winning playwright Laura Wade , "Rivals" author Dame Jilly Cooper and for Disney+ EMEA Scripted Content, Jonny Richards. Eliza Mellor returns as Series Producer. It is written by Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Laura Wade, Sophie Goodhart, Sam Hoare, Mimi Hare, Clare Naylor, Sorcha Kurien-Walsh and Dare Aiyegbayo, directed by Elliot Hegarty, Jamie J Johnson and Dee Koppang O'Leary. "Rivals" is based on the novel of the same name, part of Cooper's bestselling Rutshire Chronicles. The series was commissioned by Executive Director of Scripted Content for Disney+ EMEA, Lee Mason.





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