Full Rivals series 2 cast list and when final episodes drop

Rivals fans can watch three new episodes today, and three more will be released in the coming weeks <i>(Image: Disney+)</i>
Rivals fans can watch three new episodes today, and three more will be released in the coming weeks (Image: Disney+)
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Disney+ releases the second part of Rivals' latest series with three new episodes available to watch today (November 11).

While the first nine episodes have now been released, there are still three to be released in the coming weeks.

Whether you’re a true fan or are wondering whether to invest your time in it, you might wonder who is in the cast and what to expect from the drama series.


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What is series 2 of Rivals about?

Sharing a synopsis of the new Rivals series, Disney+ said: “Rutshire is rocked by tragedy, scandal and betrayal as the battle between Venturer and Corinium reaches breaking point.

“As Tony Baddingham tightens his grip, leaks and buried secrets threaten to destroy families and careers.

“Declan fights to save Venturer while Rupert confronts difficult truths about love and loyalty.

“Across hedonistic parties, Bonfire Night chaos, the Hampshire Hunt Ball and a turbulent Christmas, affairs unravel, alliances fracture and rivalries intensify.

“As corruption at the heart of the franchise battle is finally exposed, Taggie must follow her heart while everyone faces the consequences of ambition, power and the secrets they can no longer hide.”

Full cast list for Rivals series 2

The following cast members will be returning for series two of Rivals:

  • Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black
  • David Tennant as Lord Tony Baddingham
  • Aidan Turner as Declan O’Hara
  • Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara
  • Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook
  • Emily Atack as Sarah Stratton
  • Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones
  • Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie Vereker
  • Luke Pasqualino as Bas Baddingham
  • Gabriel Tierney
  • Claire Rushbrook
  • Lisa McGrillis
  • Rufus Jones
  • Oliver Chris
  • Gary Lamont
  • Catriona Chandler
  • Victoria Smurfit

The following cast members are new to Rivals for series two:

  • Hayley Atwell as Helen Gordon
  • Rupert Everett as Malise Gordon
  • Maxim Ays
  • Holly Cattle
  • Oliver Dench
  • Amanda Lawrence
  • Bobby Lockwood
  • Eliot Salt
  • Jonny Weldon

How to watch Rivals series 2 and when episodes 10, 11 and 12 will be released

The majority of series two of Rivals is available to watch on Disney+ now, but there are a few more days to wait for the final three episodes.

With three new episodes being released today and six others previously, there are three more episodes to come, totalling 12 overall.

Episode 10 is set to air on Wednesday, November 18, while episode 11 will air a week later on Wednesday, November 25.

The final episode will be released on Wednesday, December 2.


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Will there be a third series of Rivals?

If you’re a big fan of the series, you’ll be pleased to know that Disney+ has confirmed a third series of Rivals will eventually come to our screens.

It was announced back in June that a third series is on the horizon and fans can expect 12 more episodes when it’s released.

Will you be watching series two of Rivals on Disney+? Let us know in the comments below.

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