The cast of Rivals in a poster for the series
With Season 3 of Bridgerton coming to an end earlier this year, you might be left with a historical drama-shaped hole to be filled. The new-to-Hulu-series Rivals will quench any desire for swoonworthy drama. Although the series replaces the Regency era with the vibrant '80s, Rivals is able to tackle much more modern-day societal issues whilst maintaining the lavish luxury of the upper class.
✕ Remove Ads One slow-burn romance is simultaneously the show’s most charming and most heartbreaking: Lizzie Vereker and Freddie Jones . Both are in marriages where their partner is controlling and mean-spirited, so the pair find comfort in each other. Lizzie is one of the show’s most likable characters, where other characters aren’t afraid to go after what they want, her intentions always feel kind, and it offers a welcome relief for the audience.
‘Rivals’ Tackles Modern Societal Issues ✕ Remove Ads There is a wide variety of relationships within the show, facilitated by its large, diverse cast. The show grapples with the emotional implications of age-gap relationships through Rupert Campell-Black and Taggie O’Hara . The pair have clear chemistry but both individually grapple with the consequences of their feelings.
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