46/14
Coincidentally, Aidan Turner has previously filmed at Chavenage House (The Priory in Rivals)
Narrative
Follows Rupert Campbell-Black and Tony Baddingham as they have a longstanding rivalry that comes to a head..
When I first saw Rivals was coming out I gave a little squee of excitement
The same filming location was also used to portray Trenwith House in the 2015 BBC TV adaptation of Poldark..
I was also nervous ~ having been a fan of the books5 minutes in to the first episode and I was hooked
The clothes, the make up, the music ~ what a soundtrack.Each episode is fast paced, there are no occasions where you feel bored or feel it's been stretched out, as often happens with a lot of these mini series.The characters are all so unique and played so well, the acting and casting is fab.I do understand the disappointment with changing Rupert's 'look' but it really isn't a big deal, or have any lasting impact imo.This series is fun, bold, colourful, and nostalgic.It doesn't disappoint at all, and can we just take a moment to appreciate David Tennent who yet again plays the 'bad' guy perfectly.Please let there be more to come.