David Tennant’s Rivals Season 2 Debuts To Rare Rotten Tomatoes Score

David Tennant’s returning period series is back for Rotten Tomatoes glory.

From the detective from Broadchurch to the demon Crowley in Good Omens, Tennant has dominated the television sphere for over two decades. Those humble beginnings began with his iconic portrayal as the Tenth Doctor on the hit sci-fi series, Doctor Who, and that stint ran from 2005 to 2010 before a brief return as the Fourteenth Doctor in 2022 and 2023.

While Tennant has portrayed plenty of heroes, he also has a fair share of antagonists in both movies and films, including Kilgrave in Jessica Jones. His most recent villain role is Lord Tony Baddingham in Hulu’s hit series Rivals, based on a 1988 book by Jill Cooper.

Now, Tennant will be back as the ruthless director of Corinium Television, who is out for revenge in Rivals season 2. First reviews for the returning series are slowly trickling in, and the sophomore installment has won over critics so far. According to Rotten Tomatoes, season 2 currently has a 100% score based on six reviews, continuing a positive trend for the series since the debut installment also earned a high 95% in 2024.

Although the season 2 score will fluctuate closer to its premiere, reviews champion that Hulu’s period adaptation doubles down on the trashy bonkbuster, intense backstabbing, and campy drama. Although not as flawless as season 1, the cast performances are the standout, particularly Alex Russell as Rupert Campbell-Black, who brings heartbreak to his Casanova, especially in light of his ex-wife Helen (Hayley Atwell) now present in the picture.

Rivals season 2 premieres on May 15, 2026, on Hulu and Disney+, and new episodes will drop weekly.