TV review: Rivals' second season is like a tripe panto with sexy shower scenes — and I love it

The show's second seasons is the break we need from modern TV
Victoria Smurfit in Rivals with Aidan Turner.

Victoria Smurfit in Rivals with Aidan Turner.

Fri, 15 May, 2026 - 09:00
Pat Fitzpatrick

Rivals is back on Disney+ for a second season and it’s as good as ever.

It’s basically a pantomime with sexy shower scenes. The star turn is still the unimprovably named Lord Tony Baddingham, with David Tennant hamming it up as the villain.

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