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Heated Rivalry Finale Caps Breakout Season With Second Run Confirmed

The creator says writing on the follow-up has not begun, pointing to a later return rather than a 2026 release.

Overview

  • Season 1 concluded Dec. 26 after the Canada-born series surged to No. 1 on HBO Max and became a streaming and cultural standout, according to AP reporting.
  • Crave/Bell Media renewed the show for Season 2 on Dec. 12, with executives citing exceptional audience response.
  • Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are expected to return, with reports indicating multi-season deals for the leads.
  • No premiere date is set for the next installment, and showrunner Jacob Tierney says the team is prioritizing quality with a slower timeline.
  • The adaptation remains sex-forward by design, with Tierney emphasizing that explicit intimacy is central to the story, not an add-on.