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‘Heated Rivalry’ Is a Breakout on HBO Max as Creator Signals Season 2 Prospects

Creator Jacob Tierney says a second season "looks good" following strong early viewership on HBO Max.

Overview

  • The Canadian series adapts Rachel Reid’s Game Changers into a queer sports romance about rival hockey stars whose secret relationship unfolds through explicit, character-driven scenes.
  • Season 1 spans six episodes, with two debuting Nov. 28 and weekly Friday releases through the Dec. 26 finale on HBO Max and Crave.
  • Availability now includes HBO Max in the U.S. and Australia, Crave in Canada, Neon in New Zealand, and Movistar Plus+ in Spain, with no U.K. streaming date announced.
  • The show’s audience has surged on social platforms and it ranked No. 6 on HBO Max’s top 10 as of Dec. 4, according to USA TODAY.
  • Tierney has declined to discuss the leads’ real-life sexualities during press and says the chance of renewal "looks good," though no official Season 2 order has been made.