The Rival is a suspenseful thriller that explores the complex emotions and motivations of a woman struggling with infertility and jealousy. After Alice loses her baby in a brutal attack, she and her husband seek out a surrogate mother to carry their child. When the surrogate becomes pregnant, Alice's jealousy and obsession with the baby grow out of control, and she begins to behave erratically, sabotaging the surrogate's pregnancy and becoming increasingly dangerous.
As Alice's obsession with the baby escalates, her husband becomes increasingly concerned about her mental state. He tries to intervene and get Alice the help she needs, but she refuses to listen, convinced that she is the only one who can protect her baby. As the due date approaches, Alice's behavior becomes more and more erratic, and she ultimately takes matters into her own hands in a shocking and deadly finale.
The Rival is a tense and emotional thriller that explores the darker aspects of motherhood and the devastating effects of jealousy and obsession. With strong performances by the lead actors and a tightly-woven plot, it is a must-see for fans of suspenseful dramas.