If youre missing Rupert Campbell-Blacknow thatRivalsis on hiatus, you oughta watchRiders.
Rupert, who is played byAlex HassellonRivals,is played byMarcus Gilbert(Army of Darkness) inRiders.
Gilbert brings the same playfully sleazy energy to the character that fans of the show have come to expect.
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It goes on to tell a juicy, melodramatic story of romance in the world of professional showjumping.
It depicts his intense rivalry with Jake Lovell (Michael Praed), a fellow equestrian and Olympic hopeful.
Jake comes from a humble background and hates Rupert forbullying him at prep school.
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Jake still has stress dreams because the bullying is so severe.
The adaptation of ‘Rivals’ takes some liberties with Jilly Cooper’s original novel.
Riders Depicts Rupert Campbell-Blacks Marriage to Helen
LikeRivals,Ridersdelivers onRupert getting into sexy, romantic hijinx.
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Helens scenes onRivalsgenerally involve Rupert begging to talk to their children and Helen refusing.
Their relationship starts off with aCruel Intentions-style bet about whether he can successfully conquer her.
After that unseemly beginning, things only get worse.
This movie shows exactly how he developed his reputation, the good and the bad.
Just likeRivalsrides the line between a charismatic playboy and opportunistic creep,Ridersdepicts the same mix.
Ridersis available to stream in the U.S. on Prime Video.
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