The $30 million gamble on Rivals has left fans on the edge of their seats, but the show's release schedule is proving to be a major letdown.

Why 4,000 unsold units became the prize

The show's second series, which dropped on Disney+ on Friday, features a darker storyline set against hurricane weather.

The main story thread of Tony Baddingham's affair with Maud O'Hara, the wife of his nemesis Declan, comes to a head, with a shocking death at the end of the episode.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

Disney+ has yet to confirm the release date of the final six episodes of the season, leaving fans in the dark.

The show's creatorrs have reportedly planned to drop its next batch of episodes in October, but the exact date remains a mystery.

What auditors flagged in the May filling

Ahead of the midseason break, critics had declared that series two more than lives up to its opening run, with a string of five-star reviews heralding its return to screens last month.

Based on Dame Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel,the comedy-drama deebuted on Disney+ in October 2024 and immediately became a huge hit.

What's behind the frustrating release schedule?

The show's release schedule is proving to be a major letdown for fans , who are reeling from the midseason finale's shocking twist.

The wait for the next six episodes is proving to be just as frustrating, with many fans taking to social media to express their disappointment.