Now Streaming- Heated Rivalry

 

The Final episode of Season 1 (Episode 6) dropped today, Friday December 26, 2025 and just like the first 5 episodes it did not disappoint.  This series is brilliantly done, every episode leaves you wanting more.  I highly recommend it.

Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov are two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two fresh faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, as they chase glory on the ice, they struggle to navigate their feelings for each other. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, Shane and Ilya must decide if there’s room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile – and powerful – as real love. Based on the best-selling cult classic novel by Rachel Reid.

Heated Rivalry is a Canadian sports romance television series created, written and directed by Jacob Tierney for Crave. The series stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. Based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers novel series, it follows two rival professional hockey players, Canadian Shane Hollander (Williams) and Russian Ilya Rozanov (Storrie), whose on-ice animosity conceals a passionate, secret romance. It premiered on Crave on November 28, 2025, and was picked up for simultaneous streaming on HBO Max in the United States and Australia; Neon in New Zealand; and Movistar Plus+ in Spain. In December 2025, it was renewed for a second season.

Heated Rivalry received critical acclaim, with praise for the directing, writing, and the lead actors' performances and chemistry. It also achieved strong audience viewership, becoming Crave's most-watched original series to date and HBO Max's top debut for an acquired, non-animated title since the platform's launch in 2019. The series has been described by media outlets as a global sensation and a break-out critical hit.