Everything we know so far about Rivals Season 2
Following the roaring success of Rivals on Disney+ this month, fans are already wondering when season two will be landing on the streaming service – and we don't blame them.
Based on the second book in Jilly Cooper's The Rutshire Chronicles, Rivals is set in the fictional county of Rutshire and depicts the cut-throat world of 1980s independent television. The eight-part drama features a stellar cast, including Alex Hassell, David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Danny Dyer and Emily Atack.
We instantly binge-watched the adaptation when it landed on Disney+ on 18 October, and if you're anything like us you're no doubt desperate to know what comes after that brilliant, nail-biting cliffhanger in the final episode. With the first series only exploring the first half of Jilly's hit novel, it would suggest a return to Rutshire is coming soon...
So, here's everything we know so far about Rivals season two, including updates on the release date, plot and cast...
Will there be a Rivals season 2?
While it's not been officially confirmed, Disney+ has hinted that Rivals season two is coming. Speaking to The Times, Liam Keelan, Disney's senior vice-president of original content for Europe and Africa, said: "You'd have to be living in a cave not to have come across Rivals...everyone's talking about it. I've seriously never known anything like it. But it's been on the platform for just over a week, so give us a chance, but hopefully more news to come. Suffice to say, we love the show."
We also know that the first season only explored the first half of Jilly's novel, which would suggest there may be another season for the second half of the story. Watch this space!
Rivals Season 2 release date
There's been no word yet on whether we'll be treated to another season of Rivals, but if we are (please, Disney+ we need to know what happens next), be prepared to wait. With so many A-listers on the cast, we can imagine it may take some time to align their schedules to film a second series.
Rivals Season 2 plot
The first series of Rivals focuses on the longstanding rivalry that comes to a head between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Tony Baddingham (David Tennant).
Disney+ says: "It is 1986 and Britain is booming. Rivals dives headfirst into the cut-throat world of TV where hairdos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom in this highly anticipated adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s bestselling Rutshire Chronicles novel?"
So, what could we expect from a second season? Well, if you've read the book the show is based on, you'll know exactly what could happen in the second half. For now, we'll avoid any spoilers, and keep you posted if Disney+ do confirm a season two...
Rivals Season 2 cast
If Rivals returns for a second season, we hope to see the same brilliant cast back in action. Many of the cast have said they'd be up for retuning for a second season, so we're keeping our fingers crossed.
We'll keep you up to date on this page with more information as soon as it comes, so watch this space...
Rivals is available to stream now on Disney+
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