The Guardian and The New York Times each published a review of a new screen work this week. The Guardian published its review on November 11, 2026, by Lucy Mangan, of the second series of Rivals, a Disney series. The review said the series has been divided into two parts of six episodes each, and it described the second part as "so much more than just a romp."
According to the review, the story resumes in Rutshire, where the first part left off. The review said the series includes moments of real poignancy alongside scenes of backcombing, betrayals and bonking. It also suggested that the decision to split the season was made for commercial reasons, speculating that the revenue goals of Disney, described as a streaming giant, were behind it.
The New York Times published a review by Alissa Wilkinson on November 12, 2026, of the film Victorian Psycho. The New York Times review described the work as "deliciously deranged," a psychological horror thriller that pokes at the patriarchy and spills a lot of blood.
The two reviews cover different works, a television series and a film, and the sources do not compare them. The available text of the Guardian review ends partway through its account of the plot, so details beyond those cited here are not available from the sources. Neither source names a place where the productions were made. The reports above reflect only the points available in each review's summary, and readers seeking the full reviews can consult the links above.
Sources: The Guardian: Rivals review - this TV joy is so much more than just a romp; The New York Times: ‘Victorian Psycho’ Review: Who’s the Sanest of Them All?.