Doctor Who Star’s Recent 97% RT Series Continues to Dominate on Streaming
Doctor Who Star’s Recent 97% RT Series Continues to Dominate on Streaming
Evolve EditorsMon, May 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTC
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A hit series on Disney+, starring a Doctor Who actor, continues to be successful in the streaming world. It has secured top spots on streaming charts globally and in the United States. Notably, the show has garnered positive reviews from critics.
Rivals Season 2 continues to perform well on global streaming
Rivals Season 2, featuring Doctor Who star David Tennant, is now the #9 TV series on Disney+ as of May 24, 2026, according to data shared by FlixPatrol. It is also the #11 show on Hulu in the United States. It has garnered a positive critical reception.
Den of Geek‘s Lacy Baugher notes that it takes what made the first installment beloved and dials it “up to eleven” while also incorporating “even more complex character dynamics and relationship arcs.”
Meanwhile, The Guardian‘s Sarah Dempster praised the acting and dialogue, deeming the former “superb” and the latter “fabulous.” She also lauded the quality, writing that the show was “beyond earthly praise.” Dempster noted, “Rivals walks this tonal tightrope in a flammable fuchsia tutu. Which is to say, perfectly.”
Therese Lacson of Collider highlighted the sophomore entry’s stronger offerings in terms of story, comedy, character, and other elements, saying it “[delivered] more on all fronts.” She added that the show hasn’t simply broadened its scope but also dived into its setting deeper than the novels did. However, she acknowledged Season 2’s flaws and that it was quite far from perfect, particularly taking issue with the pacing.
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Rebecca Cook of Metro praised the show’s visuals and aesthetic, writing it feels “fabulously retro.” She added, “The soundtrack touts the earworms of Sade, David Bowie, and Shocking Blue. The wardrobe, buffeted hair, and certain set designs look purposefully tacky.”
Rivals Season 2 holds a perfect 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but a mediocre audience score of 56%.
The show is based on Jilly Cooper’s 1988 novel of the same name. Apart from Tennant, the cast features Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Victoria Smurfit, Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Emily Atack, and Danny Dyer.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.
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