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Heated Rivalry Extends Its Run With Season 2 in Development and a New Soundtrack Release

The breakout is translating into surging book sales alongside high-profile endorsements.

Overview

  • Connor Storrie said showrunner Jacob Tierney is still writing season 2 and suggested filming could begin around summer 2026, with creators signaling a cautious timeline.
  • The official soundtrack arrived via Milan Records with 34 original tracks by composer Peter Peter, with physical editions expected later this year.
  • NHL commissioner Gary Bettman praised the series, saying he binged all six episodes and that the show is helping draw new fans to hockey.
  • Sales of Rachel Reid’s Heated Rivalry novel have soared nearly 600% since the TV debut, with the title topping U.S. romance charts and lifting LGBTQ+ romance sales overall, according to Circana.
  • A competitive hockey player, Jesse Kortuem, publicly credited the series for helping him come out as gay, underscoring the show’s real-world impact.