David Tennant’sRivalsshow makes for a worthwhile watch ahead of the wait forFeud’sthird season. The first season ofFeudfocused on the rivalry between legendary Hollywood actresses Bette Midler and Joan Crawford during their time on the set of the movieWhatever Happened to Baby Jane?;season 2, released seven years later, chronicled the conflicts betweenauthor Truman Capote and his socialites.Both seasons included believable performances and strong scriptsthat helped make the series a success.
Both seasons ofFeudreceived critical acclaim, receiving praise for its casting and multiple Emmy nominations.A potential third season ofFeudhas yet to be confirmed, but creator Ryan Murphy has admitted that he has ideas on what he would like it to be about. While waiting for the confirmation ofFeudSeason 3,there is a new series on Disney+ that should be watchedby those who enjoyed the drama series.
Rivals Is Great Watch After Feud Season 2 – Who The Rivalry Is Between In Disney+’s Show
Rivals' First Season Consists Of 8 Episodes
Disney+ released the comedy-drama seriesRivalson October 18;the seriesis adapted from the novel of the same name by Jilly Cooperand set in the fictional British town of Rutshire in 1986.Rivalsfocuses on the long-term rivalry between Lord Tony Baddingham, an ambitious television director, and Rupert Campbell-Black, a retired show jumper and womanizer, which comes to a head with hilarious consequences.The star-studded cast ofRivalsincludes David Tennant as Tony and Alex Hassell as Rupert.
Rivalsreceived a highly positive reception, with critics praising the performances, setting and the series' faithfulness to the original novel.It has a solid Rotten Tomatoes scoreof 93%, andhas been regarded as one of the best series to debut on Disney+. The elaborate setting of 1980s' Britain, believable chemistry between the cast and hilariously over-the-top promiscuous scenes prove thatRivalsis a series that is an enjoyable watch.
How Rivals' Tone & Rivalry Subjects Compare To Ryan Murphy’s Feud Show
Both Shows Recieved Positive Reviews
BothRivalsandFeudhave received high praise for their different portrayals of conflict and drama between the main characters.Feudhas the responsibility of maintaining a solid balance between fact and fictionin its portrayal of the lives of Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and Truman Capote. Both seasons ofFeudexpertly depict their stories in a glamorous and indulging manner, while also exploring the themes of ageism, competitiveness and success throughout 20th-century Hollywood in a dark and serious tone.
In comparison toFeud,Rivalsdepicts the feud between two headstrong and ambitious individuals in a more light-hearted and humorous tone.
In comparison toFeud,Rivalsdepicts the feud between two headstrong and ambitious individualsin a more light-hearted and humorous tone.Early reviews ofRivalspraised the raw and powerful performances of David Tennant and Alex Hassell and how their characters' feud was depicted in 1980s' British television. Its perfect balance of comedy, drama and promiscuity proves thatRivalsis an entertaining and enjoyable show to watch while waiting for news on Ryan Murphy’s hit drama series.
Rivals
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Set in the high-stakes world of 1980s British television, a bitter rivalry between two powerful men reaches its boiling point. Declan O’Hara, a TV presenter, vows revenge on Lord Tony Baddingham after feeling betrayed. Amidst romantic entanglements and corporate backstabbing, the drama unfolds with intense personal and professional clashes.
