What Is ‘Rivals’ About?
Set in 1986, in the fictional English county of Rutshire,Rivals' character introductions are extremely revealing.
It’san odd consortium of power-hungry playerswhose greatest personal struggle is clearly whether their favorite vice is pride or lust.
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At its core,Rivalsis a story about egos ramming against each other in the era of the ego.
The pair frequently conflict, and the mutual hatred is palpable and engaging to watch.
Beyond the memorable central performances,Rivalsembodies the excesses of its setting.
The next time we see The Doctor will be in the 2024 Christmas Special.
As a consequence, it’s a vibrant experience.
Rivalspremieres Friday, October 18 on Hulu.
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