We waited patiently for Rivals season 2 to air and now we’ve hit the mid-season break. So when do we get more?
The trailer for part 2 of Rivals season 2 has now been released following the mid-season finale, giving us a sneak peek of what’s to come in the next instalment Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles – and we can’t wait!
Quick links
- Rivals season 2 release date and time
- Upcoming Rivals season 2 episodes
- Previous Rivals season 2 episodes
- Rivals season 2 cast
- Watch in the UK
- Watch in the US
- Watch in Australia
When is Rivals season 2 release date?
The first drop was released on Hulu/Disney+ on Friday, 15 May 2026. This was only part one – part two is yet to be released.
When are the next episodes available?
Six more episodes are due to drop in November. Disney+ have not yet announced a specific date.
What time will Rivals season 2 be released?
Timings haven’t been confirmed yet – and neither do we have the specific date, but when we do – we can expect them to follow these standard Hulu/Disney+ time drops:
- UK – 7am BST
- US – 12am PT / 3am ET
- Canada – 12am PT / 3am ET
- Australia – 6pm AEST
- New Zealand – 8pm NZDT
Rivals season 2 episodes
- Episode 1: Tony returns, scarred and dangerous, as rivalries reignite. But who will pay the price for war? (Released 15 May 2026)
- Episode 2: The General Election looming, pressure builds for Rupert, and Sarah is at a crossroads with Tony. (Released 15 May 2026)
- Episode 3: As the election day fallout upends Rupert, Declan and Venturer have a difficult decision to make. (Released 15 May 2026)
- Episode 4: Maud returns to Rutshire as lovers are led astray and ambition turns seductive. (Released 22 May 2026)
- Episode 5: Rupert lands a TV comeback as Declan spirals in Ireland and Tony doubles down on his power games. (Released 29 May 2026)
- Episode 6: A storm descends on Rutshire as a sordid secret is exposed and the night takes a dark turn. (Released 5 June 2026, mid-season finale)
- Episodes 7–12: Due to be released, starting in November
Rivals season 2 cast
- David Tennant (Tony Baddingham)
- Oliver Chris (James Vereker)
- Katherine Parkinson (Lizzie Vereker)
- Alex Hassell (Rupert Campbell-Black)
- Victoria Smurfit (Maud O’Hara)
- Luke Pasqualiano (Basil Baddingham)
- Danny Dyer (Freddie Jones)
- Lisa McGrillis (Valerie Jones)
- Aidan Turner (Declan O’Hara)
- Nafessa Williams (Cameron Cook)
- Claire Rushbrook (Lady Monica Baddingham)
How to watch Rivals season 2 in the UK
In the UK, you can watch Rivals on Disney+.
It costs £5.99 per month to sign up to Disney+ – with no hidden costs and the ability to cancel anytime.
How to watch Rivals season 2 in the US
In the US, you can watch Rivals on Hulu.
It costs $11.99 per month to sign up to Hulu (with ads), but they also offer a 30-day free trial as well.
How to watch Rivals season 2 in Australia
In the UK, you can watch Rivals on Disney+.
It costs $9.99 per month to sign up to Disney+ (with ads) – with no hidden costs and the ability to cancel anytime.
How to watch Rivals season 2 from anywhere
If you’re away from home, you can use NordVPN to secure your stream from anywhere in the world.
There are many VPN providers out there, with some more reliable and safe than others. We’d suggest using a paid-for service such as NordVPN, where you can get an exclusive 75% off, which offers a 100% risk-free money back guarantee. If you’re not happy with the service any time within the first 30-days, then you can cancel with no penalties at all.
How to use a VPN
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. NordVPN is the one we recommend.
2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For instance, if you’re away from the UK and want to view a British service, you’d select UK from the list.
3. Then head over to your service provider on your browser or device and enjoy watching Rivals
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