Disney+ confirms future of Rivals as its sexiest ever show hits screens today to rave reviews

Disney+ has officially announced the continuation of Dame Jilly Cooper's bold and provocative new series, Rivals.

The series, featuring an outstanding lineup of actors, premiered on the streaming platform today (October 18) and has quickly received glowing feedback from reviewers.

Screenwriter Dominic Treadwell-Collins recently revealed that he intentionally chose to adapt just the first half of the book "Rivals."

A television insider has shared that there's a sense that the story still has plenty of material left for a possible sequel.

It seems like Disney+ is in agreement, even though they haven't made an official announcement about a commission yet.

Disney+ has officially announced the fate of Dame Jilly Cooper's bold and provocative new show, Rivals.

The show, featuring an incredible cast, premiered on television today (October 18) and has already received high praise from reviewers (Pictured: Emily Atack).

The executives at the streaming service are aware of the significant excitement surrounding this show, and after watching the episodes, they are confident it will live up to expectations.

Scheduling a follow-up is obviously essential, even if it requires both time and money. This is especially true since they need to coordinate the packed schedules of the show's well-known cast.

Disney+ describes Rivals as an exhilarating and playful adventure full of thrilling romance and vibrant characters that stand out.

The streaming platform maintains that it presents a view of the 1980s through the perspective of the 2020s. It aims to provide an unfiltered look at a complex period in British history, highlighting how class, race, gender, wealth, and sexual freedom allowed a select few individuals to pursue limitless opportunities.

The lineup features Aidan Turner, known for his role in Poldark, former Doctor Who star David Tennant, Bella Maclean from Sex Education, and Alex Hassell, who appeared in the BBC fantasy series His Dark Materials.

Rivals has already achieved an impressive Rotten Tomatoes rating of 93%.

This daring eight-episode series draws inspiration from Dame Jilly's provocative 1988 book and explores the ruthless realm of independent television in 1986.

The book, which is part of the Rutshire Chronicles series, quickly climbed to the top of the bestseller lists and has sold over a million copies.

Rivals centers around the intense competition between Rupert Campbell-Black, played by Alex Hassell, and Lord Tony Baddingham, portrayed by David Tennant.

Disney+ describes Rivals as an exhilarating adventure full of playful mischief, featuring passionate love stories and vibrant, unforgettable characters.

After the announcement, Jilly Cooper, the executive producer and author of Rivals, expressed her delight: "I’m absolutely thrilled to reveal our fantastic cast for Rivals."

With an incredible lineup of the finest acting talent from the British Isles, I couldn't have imagined a more perfect cast.

I'm really excited to be on set and watch them bring the characters I adore to life.

From the moment we met Alex, it was clear he was the ideal choice to portray my ultimate hero, the legendary, bold, ambitious, and strikingly attractive Rupert Campbell-Black. Audiences are in for a real delight!

The eagerly awaited new Disney+ series, described as a 'blockbuster,' currently holds an impressive average rating of 93% on the Tomatometer.

Jilly Cooper's "Rivals" has been modernized for today's audience (Jilly is seen with Alex Hassell, Danny Dyer, David Tennant, and Aidan Turner).

In the world of Dame Jilly's Rutshire Chronicles, marriages are mostly based on practicality, where wives tend to tolerate the idea that "boys will be boys."

Men often receive praise for their roguish behaviors, whereas comments about weight are discussed in a manner that would not be deemed appropriate by today's standards.

One wife boasts about her weight of seven stone, claiming that anyone who wears larger than a size six is considered overweight. Meanwhile, another woman is sadly nicknamed 'unfortunate overweight Sharon'.

It also involves a strong man nearing 40 who gets involved with a young woman who's not yet 19.

You can now watch Rivals on Disney+ in the UK and on Hulu in the US.