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Rivals is a British period comedy-drama television series made for Disney+, adapted from the 1988 novel by Jilly Cooper. It stars an ensemble cast including David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Victoria Smurfit, Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Emily Atack and Danny Dyer. The first series was released on 18 October 2024. Rivals was recommissioned for a second series in December 2024.
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Episode 1" | Elliot Hegarty | Dominic Treadwell-Collins | 18 October 2024 (2024-10-18) | |
| To bolster his television company, Corinium, Tony, Lord Baddingham recruits renowned journalist Declan O'Hara and ambitious American producer Cameron Cook. As Declan and his family relocate to the countryside, he faces unexpected challenges on his inaugural day at Corinium. | |||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Elliot Hegarty | Laura Wade | 18 October 2024 (2024-10-18) | |
| Under pressure to deliver a successful new show, Declan collaborates with Cameron, despite their differing approaches. Tony, aiming to secure businessman Freddie Jones for Corinium's board, attends a dinner party where unexpected guests lead to unforeseen complications. | |||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Elliot Hegarty | Sophie Goodhart | 18 October 2024 (2024-10-18) | |
| During the festive season, Declan is concerned about his wife Maud's extravagant plans for their son's upcoming 21st birthday celebration. Meanwhile, Taggie O'Hara seeks to reconnect with a past love, orchestrating what she hopes will be a memorable evening. | |||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Elliot Hegarty | Marek Horn | 18 October 2024 (2024-10-18) | |
| Preparing for a live television interview, Declan aims to challenge Rupert Campbell-Black. Tony invites Freddie to an exclusive pheasant shoot, hoping to persuade him to join Corinium's board. Encouraged by Rupert, Taggie begins to assert her independence. | |||||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Dee Koppang O'Leary | Clare Naylor & Mimi Hare | 18 October 2024 (2024-10-18) | |
| Corinium Studios is abuzz as preparations are underway for its inaugural beauty pageant and an exclusive interview with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Declan's confidence grows with each successful broadcast, yet he remains driven by a desire for journalistic excellence. | |||||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Alexandra Brodski | Dare Aiyegbayo | 18 October 2024 (2024-10-18) | |
| Attending an awards ceremony in Spain solo, Cameron unexpectedly encounters Rupert at the same venue. Rupert takes a strategic risk to support Venturer, a new company poised to challenge Tony's Corinium. | |||||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | Dee Koppang O'Leary | Kefi Chadwick | 18 October 2024 (2024-10-18) | |
| Upon discovering that Rupert, Declan, and Freddie have established Venturer to compete against his bid for the television franchise, Tony is incensed. However, morale at Corinium lifts when the company receives a prestigious award nomination. Taggie offers her assistance in campaigning for Venturer. | |||||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | Alexandra Brodski | Laura Wade | 18 October 2024 (2024-10-18) | |
| A paranoid Tony demands unwavering loyalty from his team. As Corinium and Venturer gear up for a pivotal public meeting to determine the franchise's future, both sides employ every tactic to win over the local community. | |||||
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
| 2024 | iTalkTelly Awards | Best New Drama | Rivals | Nominated | |
| Best Breakthrough | Bella Maclean | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | Broadcast Awards | TV Moment of the Year | Rivals | Nominated | |
| Irish Film and Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Victoria Smurfit | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Aidan Turner | Nominated | |||
| Broadcasting Press Guild Awards | Best Drama series | Rivals | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Danny Dyer | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Katherine Parkinson | Nominated | |||
| BPG Breakthrough | Bella Maclean | Won | |||
| Casting Director’s Guild Awards | Best Casting in a TV Drama Series | Kelly Valentine Hendry, Lilly Hanbury and Jessica Mescall (Associates) | Won | ||
| Royal Television Society Programme Awards | Writer - Drama | Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Laura Wade | Won | ||
| Supporting Actor - Male | Danny Dyer | Won | |||
| Supporting Actor - Female | Katherine Parkinson | Nominated | |||
| British Academy Television Awards | P&O Cruises Memorable Moment | The Naked Tennis Scene | Nominated | ||
| Leading Actor | David Tennant | Nominated | |||
| Supporting Actress | Katherine Parkinson | Nominated | |||
| BAFTA TV Craft Awards | Make up & Hair Design | Jill Sweeney, Abi Brotherton, Natalie Allen, Tiffany Pierre, Franziska Roesslhuber, Martine Watkins | Won | ||
| Original Music: Fiction | Natalie Holt, Jack Halama | Nominated | |||
| Production Design | Dominic Hyman | Won | |||
| Scripted Casting | Kelly Valentine Hendry | Nominated | |||
| Ivor Novello Awards | Best Television Soundtrack | Jack Halama, Natalie Holt | Nominated | ||
| National Film Awards | Best Actor | David Tennant | Nominated | ||
| Broadcast Digital Awards | Best Drama Programme | Rivals | Won | ||
| Programme of the Year | Won | ||||
| National Television Awards | New Drama | Nominated | |||
| International Emmy Awards | Drama Series | Pending | |||
| British Academy Scotland Awards | Audience Award | Gary Lamont | Pending | ||
| Actor Film / Television | David Tennant | Pending |