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Rivals

2024 – nowShow2 seasons20 episodesTV-MA

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic856.8Rotten Tomatoes96%82%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic856.8Rotten Tomatoes96%82%

Summary

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?

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Rivals episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 8.2
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Episode #1.8, 8.5
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.7
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 8.3
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.9
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 8.0
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 7.9
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 9.2

Cast

24 of 72 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Elliot Hegarty, Dee Koppang O'Leary, Jamie Jay Johnson
Written by
Jilly Cooper, Laura Wade, Dominic Treadwell-Collins
Music by
Jack Halama, Natalie Holt

Everyone

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Facts

October 18, 2024 · June 5, 2026 · Still running

First aired
October 18, 2024
Latest episode
June 5, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
72 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Rivals?"

Questions about Rivals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rivals?

Disney+Hulu

In the United States, Rivals streams on Disney+ and Hulu. It also streams in 71 other countries.

Is Rivals worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Rivals good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.