Hold onto your hockey sticks and heartstrings, folks! The thrilling clash between ice-skating warriors and tumultuous romance is back as the Canadian streaming giant Crave and HBO Max have greenlit a second season of the wildly popular series, Heated Rivalry!
The smash-hit hockey romance drama took the world by storm as fans and new viewers alike got swept up in the fierce yet tender world of rivals-turned-lovers Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. Announcing the epic second season, stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie teased fans with a dazzling Instagram reveal, pulling out a hockey puck emblazoned with the victorious return: “Season 2.”
Created by the storytelling genius Jacob Tierney and inspired by Rachel Reid’s captivating novel, Heated Rivalry follows rookie pros from the rink to romance, vying for supremacy in both their league standings and their hearts. This isn’t just a battle of goals and game-winning shots, it’s about navigating a dizzying dance of rivalry and forbidden love — and fans cannot get enough!
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Heated Rivalry shattered records for Crave, rocketing as the platform’s top original show ever, seeing its audience swell by an astounding 400% since its fiery debut on November 28. The spark of international fandom caught fire rapidly, and global demand soared. HBO Max, recognizing a phenom in the making, snagged distribution rights for eager audiences in the US, Australia, and beyond. With further global plans simmering, could this be world domination?
Executive Producer Brendan Brady and Tierney thanked fans: “The journey from a northbound underdog to a worldwide sensation has been unbelievable. Thank you to everyone stepping to the line with us. The second season is not just a continuation but a deepening of passion and intensity!”
Season 1 smacked onto screens with six thrilling episodes on Fridays at Midnight ET / 9pm PT— Episode 4 has skating past the blue line today with the exhilarating finale set for December 26. Word is out that the next season may be even longer and more riveting, diving deeper into Reid’s LGBTQ+ storylines.
Adventure, rivalry, and romance all await, so keep your eyes glued to your screen and your hearts on the ice for Heated Rivalry news right here. Gear up for more game-changing announcements as we head towards the grand finale!
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