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‘Heated Rivalry’ Renewed for Season 2 as Episode 4 Lands

The early pickup follows a breakout run that vaulted the Canadian drama into HBO Max’s top ranks.

Overview

  • Crave ordered a second season of the Jacob Tierney series, with HBO Max set to continue licensing the show without producing.
  • Season 1 launched with a two‑episode drop on Nov. 28; four of six episodes are now streaming with new installments each Friday through the Dec. 26 finale.
  • Entertainment Weekly reports Tierney plans to keep the focus on Shane and Ilya in Season 2.
  • The show has surged into HBO Max’s top 10, ranking No. 3 as of Dec. 10–11, while trade reports cite record engagement on Crave.
  • International reach is expanding through distributor Sphere Abacus as the series’ audience and social buzz grow.