***Contains major spoilers for Rivals season 2 episodes 7-9***
Well, we are finally back in Rutshire and it's safe to say that Rivals season 2 has returned to our screens with a bang.
With three brand-new episodes dropping at once, fans are in for a veritable treat as the tight-knit community deals with the fallout from the surprise death of Tony Baddingham's wife Monica.
Speaking to Radio Times about her exit, Claire Rushbrook shared: "I have big, different feelings: immense pride at incredible scenes to play, and the tangible reaction from the audience. But it's also absolutely gutting. Gutting and glorious."
Monica's death also has an unexpected impact on Rupert (Alex Hassell), with the star telling : "Monica’s dying words were 'You need to sort yourself out and you shouldn't break Taggie's heart' makes him think a great deal and try and reckon with the mistakes of his past and try and move into a new place in the future. He's a complicated man so it's a complicated journey."
We know from the recent season 2 trailer that things continue to heat up across the board, but just when does the next new season 2 episode land? Here's everything you need to know about the release schedule.
Rivals season 2 release schedule: When does episode 10 land on Disney+?
Rivals season 2 initially premiered on Disney+ on Friday 15 May 2026, with the first three episodes dropping at 7am. The 12-episode season has been split into two six-episode batches, with the first batch having arrived throughout May and June.
As for the remaining six episodes, they kicked off with another bumper three-episode drop this November, meaning that episode 10 will be available to stream on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Episodes are expected to land on Disney+ every Wednesday at 7am.
Rivals season 2 release schedule
The full release schedule for Rivals season 2 is as follows.
- Episode 1 - Friday 15 May 2026 (out now)
- Episode 2 - Friday 15 May 2026 (out now)
- Episode 3 - Friday 15 May 2026 (out now)
- Episode 4 - Friday 22 May 2026 (out now)
- Episode 5 - Friday 29 May 2026 (out now)
- Episode 6 - Friday 5 June 2026 (out now)
- Episode 7 - Wednesday 11 November 2026 (out now)
- Episode 8 - Wednesday 11 November 2026 (out now)
- Episode 9 - Wednesday 11 November 2026 (out now)
- Episode 10 - Wednesday 18 November 2026
- Episode 11 - Wednesday 25 November 2026
- Episode 12 - Wednesday 2 December 2026
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How many episodes are there in Rivals season 2?
There are 12 episodes in total in Rivals' second season.
The season has been split in two, with the second batch of episodes now being released weekly. The finale is set for 2 December, but have no fear as Rivals season 3 has already been confirmed.
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Rivals season 2 trailer
You can watch the trailer for Rivals season 2 below.
Rivals season 2 episodes 7-9 arrive on Wednesday 11 November on Disney+, with the remaining three episodes then arriving weekly. Sign-up to Disney+ from £5.99 a month.
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