TV series

Rivals

2024 · 2 seasons

A glossy, gossipy 1980s romp full of scheming, flirtation and big hair, easy to watch and fun to get swept up in.

Overview: It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom?
How it feels: Campy, romantic, satirical and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Ambition, betrayal, power, class
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: campystrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
betrayal
power
class
love
Places: countryside
workplace
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong