Rivals Season 2 Part 2 returns in the United States on Hulu on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — not Disney+, which carries the show only outside the US. The second half of the season opens with three episodes on November 11, then releases one new episode each Wednesday through the December 2 finale.
If you have searched for this show on Disney+ in the US and come up empty, that is why: in America, Rivals lives on Hulu (and on the Hulu tile inside the Disney+ bundle), while Disney+ streams it internationally. Below is the full Part 2 release schedule, along with a refresher on where the story left off and how to find it stateside.
Rivals Season 2 Part 2 release schedule on Hulu
Part 2 continues the six-episode back half of Season 2. Three episodes drop together on premiere day, and the remaining three arrive weekly. Hulu typically posts new originals in the early hours Eastern on their release date, around 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET.
| Episodes | US release date | Platform (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Episodes 7, 8, 9 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Hulu |
| Episode 10 | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | Hulu |
| Episode 11 | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | Hulu |
| Episode 12 (finale) | Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | Hulu |
That gives the season a three-week weekly run after the November 11 triple premiere, wrapping the story on December 2. Each of the six new episodes runs about 60 minutes.
Where does Part 2 pick up?
The first half of Season 2 ended on a brutal midseason cliffhanger, and Part 2 restarts the war for control of the Cotswolds television market. Lord Tony Baddingham, owner of the regional channel Corinium, is still locked in an all-out fight with the rival consortium Venturer, led by journalist Declan O’Hara and former Olympic champion turned politician Rupert Campbell-Black. Expect the alliances to keep fracturing as long-buried secrets surface.
The back half is built around a run of set pieces the series is known for — an extravagant Hunt Ball, a tense Bonfire Night, and, as one cast member put it, “a very Rivals Christmas.” At the emotional center, Taggie O’Hara has to decide whether to follow her heart, while Rupert Campbell-Black is forced to confront his own demons.
Why Rivals is on Hulu, not Disney+, in the US
The split comes down to how Disney distributes its adult-skewing dramas. In most of the world, this kind of title sits on Disney+ under the Star banner. In the United States, Disney routes that same programming to Hulu, its general-entertainment service, and keeps Disney+ focused on family, Marvel, and Star Wars brands. So the international marketing you may see — trailers and posters stamped with the Disney+ logo — points to a home that does not exist for American viewers. The show has streamed on Hulu in the US since Season 1, and Part 2 continues there. Subscribers to the Disney+ and Hulu bundle can reach every episode through the Hulu section of the Disney+ app, but the underlying service is still Hulu.
What makes Rivals a phenomenon?
Adapted from Dame Jilly Cooper’s 1988 novel, Rivals became one of the most talked-about British imports of its debut season, a soapy, sun-drenched drama of ambition, sex, and class set among the media barons of the fictional Cotswolds county of Rutshire in the 1980s. Its mix of prestige casting and unapologetic pulp turned it into a word-of-mouth hit, and the second season doubled down on the backstabbing that made the first so addictive. Part 2 is the payoff: six hours that resolve the power struggle the season has been building toward.
Who is in the cast?
Rivals is adapted from the bestselling novel by Dame Jilly Cooper, and the ensemble returns intact for the finale run:
- David Tennant as Lord Tony Baddingham
- Alex Hassell as Rupert Campbell-Black
- Aidan Turner as Declan O’Hara
- Bella Maclean as Taggie O’Hara
- Nafessa Williams as Cameron Cook
- Katherine Parkinson as Lizzie Vereker
- With Danny Dyer, Victoria Smurfit, Emily Atack, and Claire Rushbrook
New faces this half include Rachael Stirling, Rupert Evans, and Santiago Cabrera, along with guest turns from Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett.
How to watch Rivals in the US
Stream Rivals on Hulu, which starts at $9.99 a month for the ad-supported plan. If you subscribe to the Disney+ and Hulu bundle, you can also watch it through the Hulu section inside the Disney+ app. There is no separate Disney+-only release in the United States — the Disney+ listings you may see online are for other countries.
Frequently asked questions
When does Rivals Season 2 Part 2 come out?
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, on Hulu in the US, with a three-episode premiere.
Is Rivals on Disney+ in the US?
No. In the United States it streams on Hulu. Disney+ carries Rivals only in international markets.
How many episodes are left?
Six. Three arrive on November 11, then one per week on November 18, November 25, and December 2.
When is the Season 2 finale?
Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
Do I need to watch Part 1 first?
Yes. Part 2 continues directly from the midseason cliffhanger, so start with the first six episodes of Season 2.
