Rivals is finally back on our screens today (Wednesday 11 November) and, following THAT shocking mid-season finale cliffhanger, we don't expect that you waited too long to devour the show's three new episodes. "Rumbling with drama", as Digital Spy's five-star review said, the back half of Rivals' second season is proving to be a twisty showcase of revenge.
"Rivals once again has us right where it wants us," we concluded. "Thirstier for our attention than Beattie Johnson (Annabel Scholey) is for scraps of Tony's praise."But if you have already reached the end credits for season 2's ninth episode, and are desperately waiting for what will come next in the scandalous Rutshire, keep on reading for all the release details.
Rivals season 2 episode release schedule: When is episode 10 out?The second run of Disney+'s hit show premiered all the way back in May (yes, really!), and it was announced at the time that the 12-episode season would be split into two parts. With June's episode six mid-season finale leaving jaws dropping across the nation, we've had quite the wait.
And rather than giving us the next lot of six episodes all in one go, it was also previously confirmed that we'd be getting another staggered drop for the remainder of the second season.
We knew that episodes 7, 8 and 9 would all land today (Wednesday 11 November) but, with three more instalments to go, what is the release pattern for the remainder of the season?We can confirm that episodes will now arrive weekly, each Wednesday, with the season 2 finale streaming on Wednesday 2 December.The full remaining season 2 release pattern is expected as follows: • Episode 7 – Wednesday, 11 November
(streaming now)• Episode 8 – Wednesday, 11 November (streaming now)• Episode 9 – Wednesday, 11 November 2026 (streaming now)• Episode 10 – Wednesday, 18 November 2026• Episode 11 – Wednesday, 25 November 2026• Episode 12 – Wednesday, 2 December 2026 Related: Rivals cast confirm the late Jilly Cooper's involvement in season 3 plans and "everyone's on board"Rivals season 3: What do we know about the future of the
show?While we want to be savouring the excitement of these new episodes, attention is already turning to where the show could go next - and thankfully, we officially know that a third season will be coming our way.
The renewal of Rivals, which is based on Jilly Cooper's Rutshire Chronicles collection, was announced back in June, along with some initial teaser details. "As the dust settles post the scandalous revelations in season 2, we see the stakes become higher and the alliances more fragile, with nothing staying buried for long," the logline for season 3 said.
Related: Best streaming servicesThe description also referenced "new romances" blossoming, "old flames" getting rekindled, and "shocking secrets" that will be spilt - with season 3 set to take "everyone's favourite rivalries to the next level". Lots to look forward to, then.
It was recently confirmed that Jilly Cooper knew the plans for season 3 before she passed away last year, and had "seen a bunch of the breakdowns of stories they were planning". Meanwhile, the stars of Rivals have spoken to Digital Spy about why an "awkward" toilet scene had them in stitches behind the scenes.
Danny Dyer (who plays Freddie) has also responded to criticism from fans regarding one controversial plot development. Rivals streams on Disney+Visit our Streaming Guide now to see at a glance where you can view ALL your favourite shows and…
