Heated Rivalry's Season 1 concluded with its six-episode run on December 26, 2025, following the recent renewal for Season 2 by Crave and HBO Max. The Canadian hockey drama, centered on the secret romance between rivals Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), premiered November 28 and became Crave's biggest original.
Season 1 of Heated Rivalry, created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid's novels, wrapped with 'The Cottage' on December 26. The full episode lineup:
- Episode 1: “Rookies” (November 28, 2025)
- Episode 2: “Olympians” (November 28, 2025)
- Episode 3: “Homophobic” (December 5, 2025)
- Episode 4: “Rose” (December 12, 2025)
- Episode 5: “I’ll Believe in Anything” (December 19, 2025)
- Episode 6: “The Cottage” (December 26, 2025)
Available on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the U.S., the series follows Shane and Ilya's evolving relationship over eight years amid NHL rivalry.
As previously reported, Crave renewed the show for Season 2 after record 400% viewership growth, with HBO Max continuing U.S. distribution and international expansion underway. Tierney, in earlier comments, expressed enthusiasm for continuation, which has now been confirmed. Fan buzz remains high post-finale.
