Overview
- François Arnaud told Entertainment Weekly he and co-star Robbie G. K. filmed roughly two days of sex scenes for Episode 3 that were not included, suggesting some intimate material was cut.
- This week’s installment pivots from the central rivals to spotlight Scott Hunter and Kip Grady, reflecting the show’s book-by-book restructuring.
- Fans praised the standalone focus and performances while some questioned the condensed pacing, with social chatter lifting the series’ profile.
- Critics highlighted Jacob Tierney’s direction for refusing to spoon‑feed viewers and for using on‑screen intimacy to deepen character and theme.
- Author Rachel Reid reiterated that her characters are original, noting inspiration from real NHL rivalries like Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, as new episodes continue weekly on HBO Max and Crave.