50/25
Coincidentally, Aidan Turner has previously filmed at Chavenage House (The Priory in Rivals)
Scenario
Follows Rupert Campbell-Black and Tony Baddingham as they have a long standing rivalry that comes to a head.. The same filming location was also used to portray Trenwith House in the 2015 BBC TV adaptation of Poldark..
5 minutes in to the first episode and I was hooked
When I first saw Rivals was coming out I gave a little squee of excitement. I was also nervous ~ having been a fan of the books.
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.
This series is fun, bold, colorful, and nostalgic
I do understand the disappointment with changing Rupert's 'look' but it really isn’t a big deal, or have any lasting impact imo. 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.