The wait is almost over for fans of the scandalous British dramedy Rivals. After a gut-wrenching midseason finale, the second half of season 2 is finally set to drop, and the new trailer promises even more backstabbing, betrayal, and chaos in the fictional county of Rutshire.
For those who need a refresher: the show centers on the bitter feud between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell), a former Olympian turned MP, and Tony, Lord Baddingham (David Tennant), the ruthless head of Corinium Television. Their rivalry intensifies when Rupert becomes the face of a rival station, Venturer, threatening Tony's broadcasting empire.
The first half of season 2 ended on a devastating note: Tony's wife, Monica (Claire Rushbrook), finally walked out on him after years of his cruelty—only to be killed in a violent windstorm hours later. Now, the trailer shows that grief has not softened Tony. Instead, he's more driven and bitter than ever, hell-bent on destroying Rupert and everyone associated with him.
That includes Declan O'Hara (Aidan Turner), whose wife, Maud (Victoria Smurfit), is having an affair with Tony. Meanwhile, Rupert finds himself in a love triangle of his own, torn between Cameron Cook (Nafessa Williams), the American producer Venturer poached from Corinium, and Taggie O'Hara (Bella Maclean), Declan's daughter, who is half his age.
The trailer teases explosive confrontations, steamy encounters, and the kind of high-stakes drama that has made Rivals a must-watch. As Tony's vendetta escalates, no one is safe—and the body count may rise.
When Does Rivals Season 2 Part 2 Premiere?
The second half of Rivals season 2 debuts on Hulu on November 11 with a three-episode premiere, followed by weekly episodes. The show has already been renewed for a third season, so fans can expect more Rutshire chaos in the future.
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Mark your calendars—November 11 can't come soon enough.
