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Heated Rivalry Becomes Breakout Hit as Season 2 Targets 2027 After Early Renewal

The queer hockey romance turned record‑setter is fueling platform sign‑ups alongside fresh distribution.

Overview

  • The six-episode first season concludes Dec. 26 on Crave and HBO Max, with a Jan. 10 U.K. debut on Sky and NOW.
  • Crave has ordered Season 2, and creator Jacob Tierney says it will not air in 2026, pointing to an early 2027 window.
  • Leads Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams told GQ they signed three‑season deals for the series.
  • Network figures cite record results, including Crave’s most‑watched original and HBO Max naming the show a top driver of first‑time subscribers, with episode five briefly tying IMDb’s highest‑rated episode.
  • The show’s popularity is drawing new hockey fans, with the NHL calling it a novel way people are discovering the sport.