David Tennant returns as the ruthless Tony Baddingham, directing Corinium Television in season 2 of Rivals. The Hulu-Disney+ period drama has kicked off with a rare Rotten Tomatoes streak—six reviews have given it a perfect score so far, a follow‑up to season 1’s strong 95% in 2024.
The new installment expands to a 12‑episode run and brings back much of the ensemble while adding fresh faces like Rupert Everett, Hayley Atwell, Maxim Ays, Bobby Lockwood, Eliot Salt, Amanda Lawrence, Olive Tennant, Amelie Child‑Villiers, and Oliver Dench. Alex Russell portrays Rupert Campbell‑Black, with Helen returning in the story through Atwell’s reappearance.
Directed by Elliot Hegarty alongside Dee Koppang O’Leary and Alexandra Brodski, Rivals season 2 leans into its decadent, melodramatic tone—backstabbing, fashion‑forward drama, and bold twists. Critics praise the cast’s performances and note the larger, 12‑episode arc helps deepen character threads, while keeping the series’ campy sensibility intact. The season arrives with the first three episodes dropping on May 15, 2026, on Hulu and Disney+.
Beyond Rivals, Tennant remains a busy presence on screen, including a return to Good Omens for a season 3 finale set for May 13. The new run keeps the focus on revenge, rivalries, and the high‑stakes world of a period drama that fans have come to savor.
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