The Storm Before the Calm: How Rivals Season 2 Subverts Jilly Cooper’s Source Material and Redefines the Bonkbuster
Executive Overview The television adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s iconic 1980s "bonkbuster" Rivals has proven that high-gloss escapism and profound social commentary are not mutually exclusive. When Disney+’s smash-hit drama reached the midpoint of its second season, it delivered a watershed moment of prestige television that left audiences reeling. Episode six—pivoting on a masterfully orchestrated, metaphorical … Read more
