Despite being one of the highest-rated shows of the year, Heated Rivalry is disqualified from the Emmys this year. Why?

Following the cultural and critical phenomenon that was Heated Rivalry Season 1, chatter about what could happen in Season 2 is picking up. During an interview with Variety, author Rachel Reid was asked about it too, as the journalist wondered if she’d spoken to the show’s creator, Jacob Tierney, about his plans. In response, she said:

Heated Rivalry Season 1 chronicles Shane and Ilya's steamy love story, but which episode earns the gold medal in this addicting sports romance series?

A Canadian TV show about gay hockey romance unexpectedly became a moment of tender (but sexy) relief in an increasingly unfair world.

A surprise smash hit for HBO Max, the Canadian gay hockey series “Heated Rivalry” has pushed buttons, prompted serious conversations and created overnight stars.

The show, starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams and adapting the Rachel Reid novel of the same name, is utterly fantastic, writes our reviewer.

Dominic headed to a local gay sports bar that has been airing episodes of the romance novel adaptation since Episode 3, demonstrating the snowball effect the show has had since its Nov. 28 premiere. In his videos from the evening,

By stepping off the ice for an entire episode, Heated Rivalry showcases just how important the cottage is for Shane and Ilya.

HBO Max’s enemies-to-lovers romance series, Heated Rivalry, has quickly become a fan-favorite since it premiered in the U.S. on Nov. 28. The show’s popularity has made breakout stars in its lead actors, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. Though it’s been successful, the show isn’t eligible to compete at the Emmys. Here’s why.

"Heated Rivalry" stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will take their romantic magnetism on TV to Quinn’s audio series titled "Ember & Ice."