Good news Rivals fans, our favorite titillating english drama is returning for a season two.
The seriously saucy series is based on the 1988 novel by Dame Jilly Cooper and is set during the same era in upper-middle class England. All the prim and proper tropes of English countryside life—polo, hunting, tea parties—are balanced by indulgent, sexy and downright depraved ongoings behind closed doors.
Series one set the scene with the O’Hara family moving to the countryside town of Rutshire for Declan’s new job hosting a TV talk-show. With issues of their own, they find themselves quickly swept up in the scandalous social scene of the town, which is often linked to politician and womanizer, Rupert Campbell-Black.
Outside of rivalries between Declan, his boss Tony and Rupert, it was the tension between the local Casanova and Declan’s daughter, Taggie, that had us constantly coming back for more.
The cliffhanger(s) of the season finally saw Rupert and Taggie give in to the unsurmountable sexual desire bubbling between them, Ventura get their battle against Corinium and Tony bleeding out on his office floor after an altercation with Cameron. So, what’s next?
Will there be a season 2 for Rivals?
It’s official, we will be getting a season two of Rivals. And, the iconic author herself shared the news in the most appropriate fashion.
“Nearly 40 years after my novel Rivals was published, I’ve adored seeing the world fall in love with my beloved characters – Rutshire’s finest,” she says in a statement.
“It has been a fairytale come true working with Happy Prince and Disney+ on the first season. “I’m orgasmic with excitement and cannot wait for the return of my superhero Rupert Campbell-Black and the rest of the characters in Season 2!”
What Will Happen In Season Two of Rivals?
While we don’t have details on the plot for season two, we do have a book to go by, of sorts.
We won’t give away any spoilers yet, but there’s more to come for all our characters, particularly Rupert and Taggie.
For the uninitiated to the world of literary icon, Jilly Cooper, Rivals is actually the second novel in her series, The Rutshire Chronicles.
The third book (of 11), Polo, follows the elite set of sportspeople. Each book is linked by a few key characters, mainly Rupert, so there’s no shortage of material to work with.
Is Rivals Based On A True Story?
While Rivals nor The Rutshire Chronicles are based on a true story, author Jilly Cooper has revealed the book series are inspired by life expereince and events.
Rupert Campbell-Black in particular, is said to be inspired by a number of public figures from the 1980s including Queen Camilla’s ex-husband Andrew Parker-Bowles, the 11th Duke of Beaufort David Somerset and the late 21st Earl of Suffolk ‘Mickey’ Suffolk.
Fashion designer Rupert Lycett-Green was also an inspiration for the leading man, however Cooper has clarified all of these men inspired Rupert’s best parts thanks to their “charm and glamour”rather than his “naughty” side.
When Will Rivals Season 2 Be Released?
With news of a season two renewal only recently announced, exactly when it will be released is yet to be confirmed. At best fans could hope for a very late 2025 or early 2026 premiere.
In the meantime you can rewatch season one in all it’s “bonkbuster” glory on Disney+.
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