Rivals stars reveal secrets behind scenes in season 2’s most outrageous scene
Why Freddie and Lizzie Connect
Dyer and Parkinson discuss why audiences hope Freddie Jones and Lizzie Vereker will leave their spouses and build a life together. Parkinson says both characters feel overlooked in their marriages, making their affair seem rooted in unmet needs rather than simple selfishness.
Dyer describes Freddie and Lizzie as possible soulmates who meet later in life. He also stresses that Freddie loves Valerie, and says she has important developments ahead.
Valerie Seeks New Friendship
After Monica Baddingham’s death, Valerie is grieving the loss of someone who treated her kindly. McGrillis says the show is revealing a more vulnerable side of Valerie as she tries to make a friend.
McGrillis sees Lizzie’s marriage to James Vereker as stale, with passion diminished after many years together. The conversation also touches on Valerie bringing Lizzie lingerie after receiving advice on her show.
Outrageous Scenes And Cliffhanger
The actors discuss the series’ most outrageous moments, including a disaster involving laxatives and a naked escape through the Vereker bathroom window. The interview covers episodes 7 through 9 of Season 2.
Dyer, Parkinson and McGrillis also consider what could happen after Episode 9 ends on an uncomfortable cliffhanger. The discussion focuses on what may lie ahead for the trio in the second half of the season.
Key points
- Dyer and Parkinson say Freddie and Lizzie feel overlooked in their marriages.
- Dyer says Freddie loves Valerie and hints that she has more story ahead.
- Valerie is mourning Monica and seeking friendship with Lizzie.
- The actors discuss outrageous scenes and Episode 9’s cliffhanger.