Heated Rivalry

Series - 2025 - Drama, Romance, Sport

The story

Two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey are 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, they must decide if there’s room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile – and powerful – as real love.

Directed by

Jacob Tierney

Starring

Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, François Arnaud, Franco Lo Presti, Conor McKenna, Callan Potter

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 8.7 out of 10

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Series · 2025 · Drama · Romance · Sport

Heated Rivalry

82% match~49m / ep1 season · 6 episodesR18+
HBO Max
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Heated Rivalry hits the based on novel or book and cerebral thread running through your loves.

✦ Based on novel or book · Cerebral✦ Critically loved
The story

Two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey are 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, they must decide if there’s room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile – and powerful – as real love.

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IMDb
8.7 / 10
116k votes
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97%
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8.7 / 10
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Details
TypeSeries
GenreDrama, Romance, Sport
Seasons1
Episodes6
Runtime~49m / ep
RatedR18+
Release2025-11-28
Where to watch
HBO Max
HBO Max
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