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BIZARRE: 2 - What They Never Told You

Heated Rivalry director Jacob Tierney: ‘Here’s what I can reassure everyone about season two’

Director and creator behind one of the most talked-about shows of 2026 on sex scenes, pop music and why fans shouldn’t worry about success affecting the hugely anticipated second season

The Independent UK

From Bridgerton to Heated Rivalry, what’s the secret to a good book-to-TV romance?

Outside of classics like Pride and Prejudice, romance fiction has not historically been adapted often for the screen, despite its immense popularity.

The Conversation

Heated Rivalry season 2: everything we know so far about the hit HBO Max show’s return

Heated Rivalry season 2 has officially been greenlit – here's everything we know so far.

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‘We’re selling out games’: How Heated Rivalry changed London’s ice hockey scene

The hit tale of stick-crossed lovers is making an impact in the capital

Evening Standard

Gay ice-hockey players, lesbian space princesses, and cute dogs: what to watch in February

As summer has well and truly set in, we hope you’re able to while away some hours in the comfort of air-conditioning. And what better way to spend that time than with some new treats to stream?

The Conversation

Yes, Heated Rivalry's Hot, But There's One Thing About The Sex Scenes People Aren't Talking About Enough

I'm sure you noticed this!

Cinemablend

Gay drama series Heated Rivalry becomes surprise hit in Russia despite homosexuality being illegal

As the series launches across Europe, it has become an unexpected hit in Russia, despite the show having no official release

The Independent UK

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'Heated Rivalry' Chemistry Exploded When Hudson Williams Made X-Rated Comment About Connor Storrie During Auditions

Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie reveal the X-rated audition comment that proved their chemistry was real and convinced the showrunner to cast them.

International Business Times UK

Heated Rivalry Season 2 Release Date and Spoilers: Will Shane and Ilya Have a 'Secret' Wedding?

Get the latest on Heated Rivalry Season 2, including the projected February 2027 release date and spoilers about Shane and Ilya's potential secret wedding.

International Business Times UK

Why can’t women enjoy Heated Rivalry without being treated with contempt?

The TV hit has cracked open a rich seam of misogyny: romance is written off as a weird thing that women like, and the audience is dismissed as ‘wine moms’, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Heated Rivalry Actor Finally Cleared Up A Timeline Detail That Was Nagging At Me

All these years-long situationships, I would crash out.

Cinemablend

‘Thank you for tweeting about our butts!’: seven things you need to know about Heated Rivalry’s sudden superstars

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have gone from waiting tables to ‘One Direction-level’ fame in a matter of months, upstaging A-listers at the Golden Globes last week. What’s next?

The Guardian - UK

'Heated Rivalry' Star Francois Arnaud Receives Fans Support Amid Connor Storrie Dating Rumours

Francois Arnaud unfollowed and then refollowed some of his 'Heated Rivalry' co-stars following the backlash he faced for hanging out with Connor Storrie.

International Business Times UK

Why Everyone Is Talking about Heated Rivalry Right Now (and the Books You Need to Read ASAP)

It's the queer sports romance taking over the internet

Marie Claire

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Tom’s Guide

5 shows like 'Heated Rivalry' to watch next

Can't get enough of steamy hockey romance "Heated Rivalry"? These series have the same indelible mix of sweetness, sport and smut

The Conversation

‘Heated Rivalry’ scores for queer visibility — but also exposes the limits of representation

Heated Rivalry, the Bell Media-produced Canadian gay hockey romance based on the novel by Rachel Reid, has taken the world by storm. The series stars Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander, a Japanese Canadian hockey player for the Montréal Metros, and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov, a Russian hockey player for…

Evening Standard

Heated Rivalry: Inside the lives of Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie

No one expected Heated Rivalry to be a hit. Now the “gay hockey show” is all anyone can talk about. Here’s the lowdown on its leading men

Pedestrian.tv

Heated Rivalry Inspired An IRL Hockey Player To Come Out As Gay: ‘It Is Going To Be Okay’

Beloved gay romance series Heated Rivalry has inspired one hockey player to come out as gay on social media.

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Woman & Home

Heated Rivalry timeline explained: When is it all happening and for how long?

Some viewers are a little confused by the time jumps in the hit drama, so we've done a deep dive on it to clear things up

The Guardian - US

Erotic gay smash Heated Rivalry is a well-timed defense of intimacy coordinators

The small screen phenomenon, and its publicized use of intimacy coordinators, has arrived as established Hollywood names have started to criticize the role

The Conversation

Why the Heated Rivalry TV series understands gay men better than the book

Heated Rivalry, written and directed by Jacob Tierney, has become a massive hit, going viral among gay romance fans and gathering millions of likes on the show’s official TikTok page.

The Conversation

What our love of ‘Heated Rivalry’ tells us about the state of queer sports in Canada

The Canadian TV show Heated Rivalry recently went viral and garnered a worldwide audience far beyond its domestic market. Based on the popular novel by Rachel Reid, the series follows the secret romance between two professional hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, in a fictitious league.

The Guardian - US

Women are feral for Heated Rivalry. What does that say about men?

The explosive popularity of the gay hockey TV drama reveals women’s desire for sex and romance without violence or hierarchy

The Guardian - AU

Heated Rivalry books sell out amid Australian fans’ infatuation with gay ice hockey TV show

Wild success of television series drives huge demand for Game Changers books, with Australian booksellers reporting significant customer orders

Pedestrian.tv

Heated Rivalry Author Unveils New Shane & Ilya Book Ahead Of S2 & I’m Off To The Cottage

While creator Jacob Tierney has confirmed season two won’t arrive until 2027, author Rachel Reid has announced a new Heated Rivalry novel.

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