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‘Heated Rivalry’ Finale Arrives as Ratings Sensation, Season 2 Confirmed but Not Coming in 2026

The creator says the next installment will take extra time to write and produce to preserve the show’s quality.

Overview

  • Episode 6, titled “The Cottage,” debuts on HBO Max at 12 a.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 26 (9 p.m. PT on Thursday, Dec. 25).
  • Crave has officially renewed the series for a second season, with showrunner Jacob Tierney indicating a likely early‑2027 window rather than 2026.
  • Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams say they signed three‑season deals, positioning the leads for a multi‑season run.
  • The show has become Crave’s most‑watched original and HBO Max’s top‑rated live‑action acquisition, with episode five drawing extraordinary IMDb scores.
  • The series’ reach continues to expand internationally as Sky and NOW set a Jan. 10 U.K. launch and the NHL publicly notes the show is bringing new fans to hockey.