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Rivals S1E2 — Episode 2

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Rivals•Season 1•Episode 2

Episode 2

7.6/10 · 740 votesOct 18, 202448 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Declan feels the pressure to deliver a new hit show for Tony and his company, Corinium, with producer Cameron on hand to help despite their fractious relationship. Keen to recruit businessman Freddie Jones, Tony agrees to attend a dinner party, but the guest list holds

Directed byElliot Hegarty

Written byLaura Wade

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Cast18

David Tennant

David Tennant

Tony Baddingham

Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner

Declan O'Hara

Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer

Freddie Jones

Alex Hassell

Alex Hassell

Rupert Campbell-Black

Nafessa Williams

Nafessa Williams

Cameron Cook

Bella Maclean

Bella Maclean

Taggie O'Hara

Katherine Parkinson

Katherine Parkinson

Lizzie Vereker

Victoria Smurfit

Victoria Smurfit

Maud O'Hara

Claire Rushbrook

Claire Rushbrook

Lady Monica Baddingham

Oliver Chris

Oliver Chris

James Vereker

Lisa McGrillis

Lisa McGrillis

Valerie Jones

Emily Atack

Emily Atack

Sarah Stratton

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Elliot Hegarty

Executive Producer

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Elliot Hegarty

Director

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Laura Wade

Writer

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Jasmin Greenland

Third Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 2" is episode 2 of Rivals season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 740 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Elliot Hegarty and written by Laura Wade, it aired on October 18, 2024.

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