Get ready for some serious drama with David Tennant's newest show, Rivals! This exciting series, coming to Disney+ on October 18, 2024, is already making waves with critics.
Rivals Rotten Tomatoes Score
The Rotten Tomatoes score is in, and it's looking pretty good for Rivals! At the time of writing, this new series holds an impressive 86% rating. This means it's already considered "Fresh" and with so much attention its success might bring in a "Certified Fresh" ranking.
What the Critics Say
So what are these critics saying? The positive feedback centers around how well the series blends key themes into a story! Critics say it captures the excitement of this world but does so in an interesting, gripping way! The early attention that Rivals got is looking very positive for its upcoming season. While Rivals isn't perfect, the consensus is that its entertaining enough and audiences are hoping that this will launch this Disney+ original drama to new and bigger levels!
Rivals Among Other Disney+ Shows
Rivals has something many other Disney+ shows don't have. While the series isn't an original production and its roots come from Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel! The fact that it’s a novel adaptation sets it apart, because Disney+ usually focuses on shows that already have a fanbase and popularity. This also includes some of the biggest franchises including Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You've even seen Disney+ do reboots like Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., based on the original Doogie Howser, M.D.
So how does Rivals' Rotten Tomatoes score match up? The Mysterious Benedict Society also sits with an 86% rating, but Renegade Nell boasts an impressive 87%. Even though there are a few other similar series, and all were mostly met with great feedback!
David Tennant's Role
For anyone who doesn't recognize the name David Tennant, he has incredible appeal and popularity thanks to the fact that this awesome star of the long-loved series, Doctor Who. Tennant shows up in many projects, and it's a true treat that audiences have many shows they can go back to.
This will give fans something more exciting than many series in recent times! This impressive actor shows up for more than one Disney+ series and does well. The early looks at the scores for Rivals, might also suggest that this new series is another show that has the capacity to bring his amazing performance and ability to shine and garner even more fan appreciation. There aren't many shows that Tennant's been a part of, that hasn't gotten positive ratings! For example Good Omens had an 86% rating, The Legend of Vox Machina is a 100%, while The Sandman comes in at 88% and the hit, Star Wars: Ahsoka even shows his appeal and ability with an 86% rating!
The Rotten Tomatoes score gives great insight into just how likely Rivals is to really give fans the best it can! For any fan out there, make sure to check it out when it debuts on Disney+ on October 18, 2024!
