The full trailer for Rivals season two has been released, with the series set to premiere on Disney+ on May 15, according to Deadline. The new footage offers a closer look at the next chapter of the drama, which continues to explore the competitive world of 1980s British television.
The series stars David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch), Danny Dyer (EastEnders, The Football Factory), and Aidan Turner (Poldark, The Hobbit trilogy), who return as rival figures navigating power struggles, relationships, and shifting alliances.
The trailer highlights escalating tensions between key characters as the battle for control intensifies. The story continues to center on the rivalry between television executives and personalities, with new developments expected to push conflicts further than before.
The second season will launch with its first batch of episodes on May 15, continuing the series’ rollout approach as it builds on the momentum from its debut. The show remains based on Jilly Cooper’s novel and is set in the fictional county of Rutshire, where personal relationships and professional ambitions often collide.
Season two picks up after the events of the first season, with rivalries deepening and new challenges emerging across its characters’ personal and professional lives. The trailer suggests that the stakes are higher this time, with more intense conflicts and shifting alliances shaping the story moving forward.
mxdwn previously covered the show’s official season two teaser, released before the official trailer. That coverage highlighted how the show was positioned as one of Disney+’s more provocative dramas, emphasizing its tone, ensemble cast, and its lean into scandal and rivalry within the television industry.
Additional reporting from mxdwn highlighted how British actor Rupert Everett (The Happy Prince, Shrek 2) and actress Hayley Atwell (Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Black Mirror) were set to join the cast for season two. The release of the full trailer builds on that momentum, giving audiences a clearer sense of the season two’s direction.
As the premiere date approaches, Rivals continues to generate attention as one of Disney+’s returning dramas. The latest trailer sets the stage for a season centered on ambition, competition, and the ongoing battles between its central characters.