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‘Heated Rivalry’ Is a Breakout Hit With Season 2 Order and U.K. Release Date

Viral buzz is translating into top viewer ratings, driving a swift global rollout.

Heated Rivalry is the epic story of hockey’s steamiest secret between two of the sport’s biggest stars, Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), whose rivalry is matched only by their magnetic pull toward each other. What starts as a secret fling between two rookies turns into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery.

Overview

  • Premiering on Crave in Canada on Nov. 28, the series was quickly licensed to HBO Max for weekly releases in the U.S. and Australia.
  • Sky and NOW will launch the show in the U.K. on Jan. 10, expanding its international reach.
  • The show has been renewed for a second season, with creator Jacob Tierney indicating a closer alignment to the sequel novel and an expanded character set.
  • Audience response has been exceptionally strong, with one episode briefly tying IMDb’s all-time top rating and the finale holding a 9.9 score on the platform.
  • A visible fan community has formed, including packed West Hollywood watch parties, while the source novel has surged to No. 8 on Amazon’s bestselling fiction list.