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‘Heated Rivalry’ Caps Breakout First Season as HBO Max’s Top Series, Secures Season 2

The Canadian hockey romance closes its first run with surging fandom that prompted a public welcome from the NHL.

Overview

  • The season finale has aired, completing Season 1 of the adaptation of Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels.
  • The show rose to No. 1 on HBO Max after its Thanksgiving weekend debut, fueled by passionate social buzz, watch parties and fan edits.
  • HBO and Crave have renewed the series for a second season.
  • The NHL praised the series as a unique driver for creating new fans and invited viewers to the rink.
  • The breakout has boosted interest in Reid’s books and spurred spikes in streaming for songs featured on the soundtrack.