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Heated Rivalry’ Surges at Mid-Run as Episode 5 Drops and Sky Sets UK Premiere for January 10

After record streams, the series is renewed, with creators detailing its choreographed intimacy.

Overview

  • Sky confirms the UK and Ireland launch on January 10, 2026, with the series available on Sky and streaming service NOW.
  • Episode 5 releases December 19 in original territories on Crave and HBO Max, with the six-part season finale scheduled for December 26.
  • Crave reports its biggest original-series debut on record with nearly 400% seven‑day growth, and the show holds a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • Season 2 is officially ordered, with HBO Max carrying U.S. rights and additional international deals including Asia, Latin America and Neon in New Zealand.
  • Showrunner Jacob Tierney and intimacy coordinator Chala Hunter describe the sex scenes as precisely staged and safety‑guided, addressing ongoing debate about on‑screen queer intimacy.