Happy Prince Drama Rivals Return for Disney+

Exciting news for fans of the drama series Rivals on Disney+! The show, produced by ITV Studios’ Happy Prince, has been renewed for a second season. Rivals, based on Cooper’s bestselling Rutshire Chronicles, takes viewers back to the drama and glamour of 1980s England, focusing on the elite world of independent television.

Dame Jilly Cooper, the executive producer and author of Rivals, expressed her joy at seeing the beloved characters from her novel come to life. She’s thrilled to continue working with Happy Prince and Disney+ for season two of the show. Lee Mason, Executive Director of Scripted Originals, EMEA Disney+, shared the excitement, mentioning the positive reactions to the series and the anticipation for more drama in the upcoming season.

The team behind Rivals, including Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Chief Creative Officer of Happy Prince, and Alexander Lamb, Creative Director of Happy Prince, is overjoyed by the viewers’ positive reception of the show. They aimed to create a lasting and captivating series, and the feedback from the audience has been heartwarming. The show’s return to Rutshire promises more romance, betrayal, and shoulder pads!

The second season of Rivals will be executive produced by Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Alexander Lamb, Felicity Blunt, Elliot Hegarty, playwright Laura Wade, and Dame Jilly Cooper herself. The show will be available for streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in the UK and internationally.

For those who haven’t caught up on season one yet, all episodes of Rivals are available for streaming exclusively on Disney+. So, grab your popcorn and immerse yourself in the exciting world of Rivals!