Hulu is bringing Rivals back on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with three episodes of Season 2 Part 2.
The premiere picks up after the midseason finale, which aired June 5.
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- Premiere date: Nov. 11
- Where to watch: Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers
- Episodes: Three on Nov. 11, then one a week through the Dec. 2 finale
- Cast: David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson and more
When Does Rivals Season 2 Part 2 Premiere?
Part 2 opens Nov. 11 with episodes 7, 8 and 9 all at once. After that, one new episode arrives each week until the season finale on Dec. 2.
- Nov. 11: Episodes 7, 8 and 9
- Nov. 18: Episode 10
- Nov. 25: Episode 11
- Dec. 2: Episode 12, the season finale
Season 2 runs 12 episodes, four more than Season 1, so Hulu split it into two parts.
Part 1 began May 15 with a three-episode premiere, which means fans have waited since early June for the story to continue.
Where Can You Watch Rivals?
In the U.S., Rivals streams on Hulu, and bundle subscribers can watch through Hulu on Disney+. Outside the U.S., the series is on Disney+.
Season 1 and the first six episodes of Season 2 are available now, so there’s still time to catch up before Wednesday.
Who Is New in the Cast?
Three new characters arrive in Part 2. Rachael Stirling plays Araminta Pemberton, Lady Monica Baddingham’s vampish younger sister.
Rupert Evans is David Hawkley, an erudite headmaster, and Santiago Cabrera plays Alejandro Mendoza, a polo legend from Argentina.
Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett are also reported to appear as guest stars in the new episodes.
Who Returns From Part 1?
David Tennant is back as Tony Baddingham, alongside Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black and Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook.
Aidan Turner returns as Declan O’Hara, Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara, Victoria Smurfit as Maud O’Hara and Claire Rushbrook as Lady Monica Baddingham.
Katherine Parkinson, Danny Dyer, Oliver Chris, Lisa McGrillis and Emily Atack are also returning.
Part 1 drew praise for the performances of David, Nafessa and Alex.
What Is Part 2 About?
Hulu’s synopsis says the residents of Rutshire are rocked by tragedy, scandal and betrayal as the battle between Venturer and Corinium reaches its breaking point.
The series adapts Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles and is produced by Happy Prince, part of ITV Studios.
With the finale landing Dec. 2, Part 2 wraps up in just over three weeks, so the fallout from the midseason finale won’t take long to arrive.
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