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Heated Rivalry Debuts on Sky/NOW as UK Viewers Report 'Sped-Up' Episodes

A 25 fps UK broadcast conversion likely explains the slight speed and runtime differences.

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Fan edits for "Heated Rivalry" are helping fuel even more love for the hit show.
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Overview

  • All six episodes arrived in the UK on Jan. 10 on Sky and NOW after Sky told viewers there would be no cuts or edits.
  • Some UK viewers noticed slightly faster playback and shorter runtimes, with episode one at 47:51 on Sky versus over 49 minutes in Canada.
  • The timing change aligns with 25 fps TV standards for UK broadcasts of 24 fps North American shows rather than content alterations.
  • The Canadian series is Crave’s most-watched original and a U.S. HBO Max breakout, boosted by TikTok fan edits that have garnered millions of views.
  • The sex-forward queer romance is credited with bringing new fans to hockey and fueling inclusion debates, and a second season is planned for 2027.