Rival 5

Rivals is a British period comedy-drama television series based on the novel Rivals by Jilly Cooper. It stars an ensemble cast including David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Victoria Smurfit, Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Emily Atack, and Danny Dyer. The first series was released on 18 October 2024 on Disney+. In December 2024, Rivals was renewed for a second series, comprising twelve episodes, with the first three episodes premiering on 15 May 2026.