LGBTQ+ Romance

Building on its record launch and swift Season 2 renewal announced December 12—as covered in prior updates—Heated Rivalry has become Crave's most-watched original series ever and a top performer on HBO Max. The gay hockey romance, adapted from Rachel Reid's novel and premiered November 28, continues to captivate with its steamy storyline, explicit intimacy, and strong performances from Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.