- Rivals season 2 episodes: Fridays from May 15
- Global streams: Hulu (30-day free trial) (US) | Disney Plus (UK, CA & AU)
- Use NordVPN to watch any stream
If you couldn't get enough of Rivals the first time around, there's plenty more big hair, backstabbing and, you guessed it, bonking being served up in its second run. US viewers can tune into season 2 of Rivals on Hulu, while it's on Disney Plus in other regions around the globe. Read on for how to watch Rivals S2 online from anywhere with a VPN.
But the appeal of this show is the relationships – not all sexual – of its wide range of likable characters. Will new-money Freddie (Danny Dyer) finally get it on with Lizzie (Katherine Parkinson)? Can Taggie (Bella Maclean) tame Rupert? And how will newcomer Helen Gordon (Hayley Atwell) shake up Rutshire life even more?
Below we have all the information you need on where to watch Rivals S2 online and stream every episode from wherever you are.
Can I watch Rivals season 2 for free?
Yes. Hulu offers new and some returning customers in the US their first 30-days free meaning you can watch episodes of Rivals without paying a cent.
Unfortunately, Disney Plus doesn't also offer a free trial.
Use a VPN to watch Rivals from anywhere
VPNs are a handy piece of software can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country, thereby letting you unlock your usual streaming service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with a 76% discount.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple:
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the US and want to view your usual UK service, you'd select a United Kingdom server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your usual local streaming service and watch the show.
How to watch Rivals season 2 online in the US
The second season of Rivals premieres in the US on Hulu on Friday, May 15 with a triple bill. Further episodes will go out one at a time in the same slot weekly for the first six instalments, with the final six arriving later in the year.
Plans start from $11.99 per month after a FREE 30-day trial, or get loads more content for just one dollar more with the Disney Plus Bundle.
Have Hulu but away when Rivals is on? You can still access your usual streaming services from anywhere by using a VPN.
How to watch Rivals S2 online in Canada, UK, Australia and worldwide
Viewers outside the US can watch Rivals S2 on Disney Plus, the show’s international home, with episodes landing from Friday, May 15. Full schedule below.
You can take a look at Disney Plus prices and plans where you are, starting for as little as CA$8.99 / £5.99 / AU$9.99 per month in Canada, the UK and Australia respectively.
Away from home? You can still connect to your usual streaming services by downloading a VPN and pointing your location back to your home country
Rivals S2: FAQ
Rivals S2 episode guide
As per the Rivals season 2 release date statement from Hulu and Disney Plus: the "series will return in two six-episode batches, the first will debut on May 15 with a three-episode premiere and the second batch will follow later in the year".
As such, below is the schedule for the first six episodes:
- Episode 1 – Friday, May 15
- Episode 2 – Friday, May 15
- Episode 3 – Friday, May 15
- Episode 4 – Friday, May 22
- Episode 5 – Friday, May 29
- Episode 6 – Friday, June 5
Rivals season 2 trailer
Rivals Season 2 | Official Teaser | Disney+ UK - YouTube
Rivals season 2 cast
- David Tennant as Lord Tony Baddingham
- Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black
- Aidan Turner as Declan O’Hara
- Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook
- Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara
- Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie Vereker
- Danny Dyer as Freddie Jones
- Victoria Smurfit as Maud O’Hara
- Claire Rushbrook as Lady Monica Baddingham
- Oliver Chris as James Vereker
- Lisa McGrillis as Valerie Jones
- Emily Atack as Sarah Stratton
- Rufus Jones as Paul Stratton
- Luca Pasqualino as Basil ‘Bas’ Baddingham
- Catriona Chandler as Caitlin O’Hara
- Annabel Scholey as Beattie Johnson
- Gary Lamont as Charles Fairburn
- Hubert Burton as Gerald Middleton
- Gabriel Tierney as Patrick O’Hara
- Lara Peake as Daysee Butler
- Bryony Hannah as Dierdre Kilpatrick
- Hayley Atwell as Helen Gordon
- Rupert Everett as Malise Gordon
Can I watch Rivals on Netflix?
No, season 2 of Rivals is not available on Netflix.
You can catch all episodes on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in other territories around the world.
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