Rivals Season 2: Watch the First 3 Episodes on Hulu and Disney+

If you’re tuning into Rivals season 2 on Hulu (US) or Disney+ (international) this weekend and wondering about the release schedule for the rest of the episodes, here’s the scoop. Episodes 4-6 will be airing weekly over the next three weeks, but the final six episodes won’t be dropping until “later in the year”—no specific date has been given yet. It’s a bit disappointing if you were hoping for all 12 episodes at once like in season 1. But there’s a silver lining to this delay, according to writer Laura Wade, who hints at an unexpected plot twist at the end of episode 6 that will make the wait worthwhile.

Wade explains that while it might have been nice to release all 12 episodes together, it takes time to produce such complex period dramas. So, the decision was made to split the release to give viewers time to savor the content. Plus, with the FIFA World Cup coming up, they wanted to get the first half out before the frenzy of football takes over streaming platforms. It’s an interesting twist to see how sports and drama intertwine in this way, but it all makes sense in the end. So, prepare to enjoy a mix of Rivals and sports content in the coming months on Hulu and Disney+.