Rivals
Seen it?2024 | 2 seasons | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and it won an Emmy. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA TV Craft Awards: Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 3 more BAFTAs. Plus 8 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.7 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12024 · 8 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
Season 22026 · 12 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
- David TennantTony Baddingham
- Aidan TurnerDeclan O'Hara
- Danny DyerFreddie Jones
- Alex HassellRupert Campbell-Black
- Nafessa WilliamsCameron Cook
- Bella MacleanTaggie O'Hara
- Katherine ParkinsonLizzie Vereker
- Victoria SmurfitMaud O'Hara
- Claire RushbrookLady Monica Baddingham
- Oliver ChrisJames Vereker