Rivals Season 2 will return to Disney+ with six new episodes beginning on November 11, the streamer has announced.
The hit British drama will resume with a three-episode premiere in the UK and internationally on Disney+, as well as on Hulu in the United States. The new instalments will complete the 12-episode second season.
The first season and the opening six episodes of Season 2 are available to stream on Disney+ now.
When Does ‘Rivals’ Season 2 Return?
Rivals Season 2 returns to Disney+ on November 11 with three new episodes.
The return follows the mid-season finale and begins the final six-episode run, with each instalment running for approximately 60 minutes. Disney+ revealed the release date alongside new key art, first-look images and an official teaser trailer.
What Will Happen In The New ‘Rivals’ Episodes?
The residents of Rutshire will continue to face the consequences of the tragedy, scandal and betrayal that unfolded during the mid-season finale.
Tony Baddingham and Declan O’Hara’s battle for control of the Cotswolds television franchise will reach new heights, while Rupert Campbell-Black is forced to confront his personal demons.
The new episodes will unfold against a backdrop of Bonfire Night chaos, the Hampshire Hunt Ball, extravagant parties and a turbulent Christmas. As affairs unravel and alliances fracture, Taggie O’Hara must decide whether she has the courage to follow her heart.
The final stretch will also explore the consequences of the characters’ ambitions and the secrets they can no longer keep hidden.
Who Is Returning For ‘Rivals’ Season 2?
David Tennant returns as Lord Tony Baddingham alongside Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black and Aidan Turner as Declan O’Hara.
The returning cast also includes Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook, Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara, Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie Vereker, Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones and Victoria Smurfit as Maud O’Hara.
Claire Rushbrook, Oliver Chris, Lisa McGrillis, Emily Atack, Rufus Jones, Luca Pasqualino, Catriona Chandler, Annabel Scholey, Gary Lamont, Hubert Burton, Gabriel Tierney, Lara Peake and Bryony Hannah will also reprise their roles.
Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett are set to return as guest stars Helen and Malise Gordon.
Who Is Joining The ‘Rivals’ Cast?
The new episodes will introduce Rachael Stirling as Araminta Pemberton, Lady Monica Baddingham’s younger sister.
Rupert Evans joins the series as headmaster David Hawkley, while Santiago Cabrera will play Argentinian polo legend Alejandro Mendoza.
Rivals is adapted from Dame Jilly Cooper’s bestselling novel of the same name, which forms part of the author’s Rutshire Chronicles series.
The drama is produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios. Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Alexander Lamb, Felicity Blunt, Elliot Hegarty, Laura Wade and Dame Jilly Cooper serve as executive producers.
Rivals Season 2 returns with three new episodes on Disney+ on November 11. Season 1 and the first six episodes of Season 2 are streaming now.
