Overview
- Heated Rivalry’s first season cannot compete at the Emmys under 2024–25 rules because it was fully financed in Canada by Bell Media/Crave.
- HBO Max licensed the show after production and distribution-only deals do not satisfy the Television Academy’s co-production requirement.
- Casey Bloys said HBO Max is “not involved” in season 2 and will simply receive and air the episodes, indicating a similar eligibility outcome if nothing changes.
- Season 2 has been renewed, but creator Jacob Tierney has not begun writing and the next installment is not expected until roughly 2027.
- Despite awards ineligibility, the series is a breakout hit, ranking as HBO Max’s top-rated non-animated acquired series since 2020 and Crave’s most-watched original, and it remains eligible for the International Emmys.