Rivals

Set in 1986 Britain, this TV series dives into a glamorous, cutthroat world of TV deals and fierce rivalries. As ambitions collide in boardrooms and private moments, everyone seems to want something for themselves—so it begs the question: can true love ever take root?

My take

You’ll likely enjoy Rivals if you want glossy 80s escapism with rivalry, romance, and plenty of naughty moments; Not for you if you prefer restrained storytelling or dislike soapier, predictable melodrama like The Crown or Firefly Lane.

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