Rivals season 2 will continue the story of David Tennant's Tony Baddingham, who will reprise his role as a power-hungry TV executive in the Cotswolds. Season 1 ended with a dramatic cliffhanger when Tony found out about his partner and producer Cameron Cook having an affair with rival Rupert Campbell-Black. This prompted an explosive altercation in which Cameron hit Tony over the head with a trophy.The official synopses for Rivals season 2 list Lord Baddingham as being "back and out for vengeance." Nothing will stop him from keeping Corinium at the top of the television food chain and from committing heinous acts of revenge against anyone who crosses him. Although the exact premiere date hasn't been revealed, the new David Tennant series is scheduled to premiere in 2026 on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ globally.Rivals season 2: What we know so far about David Tennant's upcoming seriesRivals season 2 is currently being filmed in the UK, according to a press release from Disney+. Season 2 will feature an increase in the number of episodes, expanding from eight to 12. This season features much more intense rivalry and a huge amount of ambition. Viewers can expect to see many different loyalties tested throughout the Cotswolds' glamour in the 1980s British TV industry.The season 2 storyline continues from the season 1 cliffhanger. Viewers can expect to see the continuation of David Tennant's character storyline after the head injury that occurred due to his former producer, Cameron Cook's, decision to shift her focus away from him towards his rival, Rupert Campbell-Black.The consequences of that betrayal, combined with the fact that Venturer beat Tony's Corinium network to the franchise bid, have given Tony an even stronger motive to protect his media empire from destruction by any means necessary.The official synopsis for David Tennant's Rivals season 2 reads:"Set in the stunning Cotswolds countryside and against the backdrop of the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television, the second instalment reunites the all-star cast who captivated fans and critics, while introducing some exciting new faces. It continues: Following last season’s dramatic cliffhanger with Tony’s fate hanging in the balance, Lord Baddingham is back and out for vengeance, ready to stop at nothing to keep Corinium’s empire unrivalled."Also read: The Last Frontier season 1 ending explainedA brief recap of Rivals season 1David Tennant will reprise his role as Tony (Image via Instagram/@Hulu)Rivals season 1 chronicles a heated competition between the aristocratic politician Rupert Campbell-Black and wealthy television businessman Lord Tony Baddingham in Rutshire during the 1980s. Their respective television networks compete, with allegations of scandal, extramarital activities, and attempts to undermine each other's wealth and influence.Meanwhile, Tony recruits American Producer Cameron Cook to improve Corinium's programs and poaches Irish Television reporter Declan O'Hara from the BBC. This results in romantic attachments stemming from Declan's tumultuous family situation and Rupert's interest in the former's daughter, Taggie.Other plotlines include the unraveling of marriages, such as Lizzie Vereker and Freddie Jones, who find comfort in one another, and the ongoing battles for franchises between Corinium and Rupert's new company, Venturer. The season builds to escalating betrayals, with Cameron's affair with Rupert exposed and her defection to Venturer after Tony proposes amid threats of deportation.In a dramatic climactic scene, Tony is angry with Cameron after the two get into a fight. In retaliation, Cameron hits him over the head with a fake BAFTA, causing him to bleed and lie motionless on the ground. This cliffhanger has been altered from Jilly Cooper's book to give more strength to Cameron. It also leads into Rivals season 2, with evidence that Tony survives and prepares for his journey back to Corinium in revenge for losing dominance.Also read: 7 thrillers to watch if you loved ‘Down Cemetery Road’Stay tuned for more updates on David Tennant's Rivals season 2 and other TV shows.