Overview
- On NBC’s Today, Connor Storrie said creator Jacob Tierney is writing Season 2 and suggested filming could start as early as summer 2026, noting timelines remain unsettled.
- The series was renewed in mid-December, with Tierney confirming the next installment will continue Shane and Ilya’s romance from Rachel Reid’s books.
- The drama has translated buzz into scale, including 324 million HBO Max viewing minutes the week its finale dropped and swelling crowds for the stars’ late-night and awards appearances.
- Tierney has described fending off pressure to tone down the show’s explicit queer intimacy, which has been widely praised and singled out by HBO chief Casey Bloys as artful and character-driven.
- The phenomenon is resonating beyond entertainment, with closeted athletes contacting the cast and at least one hockey player crediting the show for his decision to come out.