Rivals season 2 review: Jilly Cooper bonkbuster is still as steamy as ever — but troubling tensions take over in first three-episode release

Rupert Campbell-Black... the scandalous web you weave. His reputation is declining in front of his very eyes in Rivals season 2 — and that means the show's trademark sex gives way to outright despair.

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  Adaptation continues to honor Jilly Cooper in the best way

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  Remarkably strong ensemble cast

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  Starts to weave Polo's storyline into the plot

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  More satisfying screen time for Monica

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  The Lizzie-Freddie romance is progressing deliciously

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  I've never wanted to slap David Tennant more (complimentary)

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  Hulu/Disney has been stingy and only given us three episodes

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  Things don't feel quite as sexy this time, if that's your vibe

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  Taggie is more infuriating than ever

Dame Jilly Cooper may no longer be with us, but her legacy continues to speak for itself — and frankly, Rivals season 2 on Hulu and Disney+ is the perfect tribute to the bonkbusting chaos that's synonymous with her name ...