Can you believe it’s been two years since we were first treated to the TV adaptation of Rivals? We’ve been waiting very patiently for Rivals season 2 to air since it was announced last year, so I’m pleased to report we’re finally about to find out what happens next in the next instalment of Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles.
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- Watch in the UK
- Watch in the US
- Watch in Australia
When is Rivals season 2 release date?
The first drop, which will contain three episodes, will be released on Hulu/Disney+ on Friday, 15 May 2026.
What time will Rivals season 2 be released?
Timings haven’t been confirmed yet, but 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
When are the next episodes available?
After the three-episode premiere, the next three episodes of Rivals season 2 will drop on a weekly basis, giving us the following schedule:
- Episode 1: 15 May, 2026
- Episode 2: 15 May, 2026
- Episode 3: 15 May, 2026
- Episode 4: 22 May, 2026
- Episode 5: 29 May, 2026
- Episode 6: 5 June, 2026
There will be 12 episodes of Rivals season 2 in total, but the remaining six episodes will be dropping “later in the year”, according to Disney+.
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+.
The show will debut on Friday 15 May.
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.
The show will debut on Friday 15 May.
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+.
The show will debut on Friday 15 May.
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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