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Rivals

★7.4 2024 2 Seasons TV-MA

It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom?

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Oct 18, 2024 · 54 min

To ensure the success of his TV company, Corinium, Tony Baddingham hires brilliant interviewer Declan O'Hara and ambitious American producer Cameron Cook. As the O'Haras move to the countryside, Declan has a rude awakening on his first day on the job, while Declan's daughter, Taggie, and wife, Maud,must adjust to their new life and neighbors. As the O'Haras find themselves caught in the cross-fire between rivals Tony and Rupert Campbell-Black, will Declan regret his new career move?

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Oct 18, 2024 · 48 min

Declan feels the pressure to deliver a new hit show for Tony and his company, Corinium, with producer Cameron on hand to help despite their fractious relationship. Keen to recruit businessman Freddie Jones, Tony agrees to attend a dinner party, but the guest list holds nasty surprises. Taggie gets her first catering job, but the evening is fraught with incidents. When the dinner party descends into chaos, can Tony salvage the situation and kill two birds with one stone?

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Oct 18, 2024 · 53 min

It is Christmas time and everyone is celebrating except Declan, who worries about Maud's extravagant party plans for their son's twenty-first birthday on New Year's Eve. Taggie is eager to reunite with an old flame and works to make the night perfect, but the evening is full of surprises as worlds collide. A serious event shocks Taggie and she is taken aback when Rupert offers help. Will Taggie accept Rupert's apology? Where will the chips fall for all concerned when the hangovers fade?

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Oct 18, 2024 · 57 min

Keen to punish Rupert, Declan prepares to interview and obliterate him live on television. Meanwhile, Tony invites Freddie to his prestigious pheasant shoot, eager to recruit him to the Corinium board. With a little nudge from Rupert, Taggie starts to assert herself, but she worries that Declan has lost his way. The nation waits with bated breath for Rupert and Declan's showdown. Will Tony finally get his wish to bring down Rupert Campbell-Black?

Episode 5

Episode 05

Episode 5

Oct 18, 2024 · 55 min

It is a busy week at Corinium Studios. Preparations are underway for the first beauty pageant and a historic interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Declan's ego is growing with each successful show, but he strives for journalistic glory and to prove his integrity. As Tony breathes down his neck, will he play ball? If not, is Corinium big enough for both of them?

Episode 6

Episode 06

Episode 6

Oct 18, 2024 · 51 min

Cameron attends an awards ceremony in Spain alone, and is surprised to bump into Rupert staying at the same hotel. Out of Rutshire and away from prying eyes, could this be the start of something new, and what could it mean for Tony or Taggie? Meanwhile, Rupert takes a gamble to help new company Venturer take on rival Tony's Corinium. Will it pay off or will Declan and Freddie think Rupert has finally gone too far?

Episode 7

Episode 07

Episode 7

Oct 18, 2024 · 56 min

When Tony learns that Rupert, Declan, and Freddie have formed Venturer to challenge his bid for the television franchise, he is furious. Things look up when Corinium is nominated for another prestigious award, and his relationship with Cameron deepens. Meanwhile, Taggie offers to help campaign for Venturer, which means a chance to get closer to Rupert. But with Rupert linked to Cameron, can Taggie ever really get close?

Episode 8

Episode 08

Episode 8

Oct 18, 2024 · 62 min

Paranoid, Tony demands loyalty, but can he trust those closest to him? Corinium and Venturer prepare for a gladiatorial public meeting to decide if Rupert, Declan, and Freddie can contend for the franchise against Tony. Both teams pull out all the stops to impress local residents and the IBA, but as fissures appear, could Tony and his dirty tricks derail Venturer before they have really started? With secrets exposed, which relationships will survive, and which rival will ultimately win out?

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.4 /10

based on 93 votes

Synopsis

It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom?

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

David Tennant

David Tennant

Tony Baddingham

Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner

Declan O'Hara

Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer

Freddie Jones

Alex Hassell

Alex Hassell

Rupert Campbell-Black

Nafessa Williams

Nafessa Williams

Cameron Cook

Bella Maclean

Bella Maclean

Taggie O'Hara

Katherine Parkinson

Katherine Parkinson

Lizzie Vereker

Victoria Smurfit

Victoria Smurfit

Maud O'Hara

Where to watch Rivals

Rivals is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 2 seasons and 20 total episodes, rated 7.4/10 by 93 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Rivals have?

Rivals has 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

Is Rivals still on the air?

Rivals is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Rivals?

Rivals airs on Disney+.

When did Rivals first air?

Rivals first aired on October 18, 2024.

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