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TV2024 – Present2 seasons14 episodes eps
Disney+#1Drama#6
TV Rank
May 18, 2026
#7
Most popular TV show
Buzz Score
May 18, 2026
31.8
High

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About

Rivals

Set in the dynamic backdrop of 1986 Britain, 'Rivals' is a television drama series that explores the intense and competitive world of television broadcasting. The show centers around the rivalry between Rupert Campbell-Black, a British nobleman, and Lord Tony Baddingham, a figure of new wealth involved in the TV industry. As they navigate the complex intersections of professional competition and personal relationships, the series presents a blend of ambition, intrigue, and romance within the bustling era of the 1980s.

Status
Active
First aired
2024
Seasons
2
Episodes
14
Rating
TV-MA
Streaming
Hulu
Rankings
#7All TV#1Disney+#6Drama
Links
WikipediaOfficial site
Daily update · May 18, 2026

Rivals ranks #7 most popular TV show with a Buzz Score of 31.8. It peaked at #274 of all time (Oct 18 – Nov 16, 2024). Over the past year, it's spent 4 days in the top 10.

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Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 18, 2026

Overall, network, and genre
#7
TV
#1
Disney+
#6
Drama

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
27.3
#274Overall rank
Oct 18 – Nov 16, 2024
1-Year Buzz Score
2.0
#420Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
4
Past 365 days
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38,885
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Torrents
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Top Cast

Most popular Rivals cast members by current Buzz Score on May 18, 2026
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#1
David Tennant
as Tony Baddingham
14.8
#2
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as Rupert Campbell-Black
10.0
#3
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as Taggie O'Hara
7.9
#4
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as Declan O'Hara
6.6
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as Sarah Stratton
4.5
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as Lizzie Vereker
4.5
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