Rivals

Show • 2024 • Drama

Rivals
Rivals

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?

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Details

StatusReturning Series
ReleaseOctober 18, 2024
Seasons2
Episodes14
Last episodeJune 5, 2026
Origins
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Genres
  • Drama
Tags
  • 1980s
  • based on novel or book
  • cheerful
  • dramatic
  • lighthearted
  • member of parliament
  • polo
  • rivalry
  • romantic
  • television
  • television producer
  • thatcherism
  • tory politician
  • tv station

Seasons

Season 1

8 episodes Oct 2024 – Oct 2024

Season 2

6 episodes May 2026 – Jun 2026

The battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase. More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham is determined to dismantle his rivals piece-by-piece, weaponising scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power.

Ratings by episode

  • E1
  • E2
  • E3
  • E4
  • E5
  • E6
  • E7
  • E8
  • E9
  • E10
  • E11
  • E12
  • AVG
  • 7.94
  • 8.28

Best Episode 9.4/10

First aired: Jun 5, 2026

S2E6 – Episode 6

A storm descends on Rutshire as a sordid secret is exposed and the night takes a dark turn.

Worst Episode 7.3/10

First aired: Oct 18, 2024

S1E1 – Episode 1

To ensure the success of his TV company, Corinium, Tony Baddingham hires brilliant interviewer Declan O'Hara and ambitious American produ...

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Positions in the top 50 for Rivals in the past 30 days