Hulu and Disney+ just released new behind-the-scenes photos revealing that David Tennant's hit series Tony, Lord Baddingham (David Tennant) at the Corinium television station.

Set in the mid-1980s, this British period drama features plenty of scandal and humor as its characters engage in affairs and catty, but entertaining behavior. Rivals quickly developed a fan following, receiving critical acclaim and landing a score of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. On May 21, 2025, Hulu offered fans a glimpse at Rivals' second season, sharing three behind-the-scenes photos on their official X page.

Alongside two photos of Rivals cast Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Aidan Turner, and Bella Maclean, Hulu shared the caption: "Back on set and ready for more action. Season 2 of #Rivals is now in production." In a comment on the post, Hulu added a photo of Danny Dyer and Victoria Smurfi, encouraging viewers to stream season 1 on Hulu or Disney+.

What This Rivals News Means

Rivals Season 2 Likely Won't Air Until 2026

Although nothing has been revealed about the plot of Rivals season 2, the story will presumably pick up where the bloody cliffhanger of the show's first season left off. Rivals season 1 ended with Tony's survival unclear after a heated confrontation with his mistress, Cameron (Nafessa Williams). Although David Tennant does not appear in the above photos, he has been confirmed as a cast member for Rivals season 2. Rupert's relationships have also gotten more complicated, as he shared a kiss with Taggie (Bella Maclean) in the season finale.

As Rivals season 2 has just entered production, the season likely won't air until 2026, or possibly late 2025 at the earliest. Still, Hulu and Disney+ will likely drop more behind-the-scenes looks, news, and trailers throughout the coming months, so fans have that to look forward to as they wait for season 2. The recent behind-the-scenes photos may not reveal much, but they have already rekindled interest in Rivals season 2 and the complicated lives of the show's many characters.

Our Take On Rivals Season 2

Rivals Season 2 Has Numerous Storylines To Untangle

While Rivals season 1 contained only eight episodes, the second season will contain twelve, giving the show more room to explore the complications of British class warfare and melodrama. The plot remains under wraps at this point, but the season finale of Rivals season 1 left plenty of room for future stories. Not only is Tony's survival up in the air after his nasty-looking head wound, but Rupert and the rest of the show's many characters are facing their own sets of problems. Between romantic entanglements, pregnancies, and shifting alliances, Rivals season 2 has plenty dangling plot threads to untangle.

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