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Heated Rivalry Rolls Out in the UK, Fueling Fandom Despite Playback Quibbles

UK viewers report a slight speed and pitch change tied to standard frame-rate conversion during the show’s rollout.

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Fan edits for "Heated Rivalry" are helping fuel even more love for the hit show.
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Overview

  • The six-episode adaptation arrived on Sky and NOW on Jan. 10 after becoming Crave’s most-watched original and a major hit on HBO Max.
  • Crave and HBO Max have officially renewed the series for a second season, with production timing yet to be announced.
  • Some UK viewers say episodes feel faster and higher pitched, a difference attributed to 24-to-25 fps conversion; Sky also said there are no content cuts.
  • Intense online fandom continues to drive reach, with TikTok edits amassing millions of views and the lead actors’ social followings soaring.
  • The NHL notes the show is bringing new fans to hockey as coverage highlights its focus on queer representation and long-standing cultural issues in the sport.