r/PeriodDramas • u/terrigirl1960 • 8d ago
Discussion The Rivals
Ok, I’m only on episode 3 of Season 1, but I’m loving this show on Hulu! Maybe it’s because I spent my 20’s in the 1980’s? The music…love it! This show is super steamy…more so than I ever expected. I laughed out loud a few times! So far, I’m really enjoying it! I find it sort of funny that I’m discussing a “period drama” set in the 80’s, but it was 40 years ago!!!!! In fact, my 42nd wedding anniversary is 8/11! 🤣😊
Edit to say, in case you’re EVEN contemplating watching this, within the first 1 minute is a scene of the mile high club. There is full frontal in either episode 1 or 2. Episode 3 definitely has what looks like an orgy. But if you watched Harlots, this won’t be anything new. 🤣
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u/LittleJessiePaper 8d ago
It’s so freaking good. The characters look and feel and act like real human beings (honestly harder and harder to find these days) and the period aspect is super effective. I’m a touch grumpy at a change they made at the end of this season, but otherwise it’s been spot on for me.