Published May 15, 2026, 5:30 p.m. ET The first season of the British series Rivals , which takes place in the late 1980s as independent TV networks started to rise in influence in the UK, was so stuffed with characters and storylines, the show got frustrating at times. But at its center was a hell of a triangle, that involved both personal and business loyalties. That’s where we start Season 2, now streaming on Hulu . RIVALS SEASON 2: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?  Opening Shot: A producer says into a microphone, “We’re live in 5…4…3…2…1.” The Corinium series Uncensored begins. The Gist:  The gossipy newscast is a way to get us back into the story, leaving us after Cameron Cook (Nafessa Williams) bashed Corinium’s owner, Tony Baddingham (David Tennant), in the head with an award, and Tony’s rival, Venturer owner Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell), trying to protect her by whisking her away to a remote shore town.…