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‘Heated Rivalry’ Lands in U.K. as Viewers Note Slightly Faster Playback

Sky says the episodes are unchanged, with timing differences explained by the standard 24-to-25fps conversion for imports.

Overview

  • The six-episode series debuted in the U.K. on Jan. 10 on Sky and NOW, with all episodes available to stream and a Sky Atlantic double bill launching a weekly broadcast run.
  • Some viewers reported higher pitch and shorter runtimes on Sky/NOW, with episode one listed at 47:51 versus just over 49 minutes in the original release.
  • Ahead of launch, Sky told fans there were no edits to the content, posting “No cuts. No edits.” on X.
  • The show, a Canadian adaptation of Rachel Reid’s novel, became a North American streaming hit on Crave and HBO Max and has been renewed for a second season planned for 2027.
  • Online fan edits on TikTok and other platforms have drawn millions of views, fueling the series’ global visibility and active fandom.