The second season of Rivo, an original WATCH IT series, took viewers on a captivating journey that lives up to the love fans had for the first season. After leaving audiences on a shocking cliffhanger, Rivo 2 premiered on 21 June, picking up the story right where it left off. Note to readers: the following section contains major spoilers for season 1 of Rivo and minor spoilers for season 2. In the first season of Rivo, directed by Yahya Ismail, Maryam (Rakeen Saad) discovered her father’s unfinished screenplay about the band Rivo from the 1990s. Determined to complete the screenplay and honor her father’s memory, Maryam becomes increasingly involved in the world of Rivo and the mysterious bandleader, Shady (Amir Eid). At the end of Season 1, Maryam learns a surprising truth: Shady’s mother, Laila (Lashina Lashin), who is battling Alzheimer’s, is her mother as well. This revelation deepens her connection to Shady and fuels her desire to uncover the secrets surrounding his life in Season 2. While working on her father’s screenplay, Maryam’s motivations shift; she not only wants to fulfill her duty to her father but also seeks…
Music, Mystery, and Multilayered Narratives: Rivo Season 2 Picks Up Where It Left Off
July 13, 2023
