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Heated Rivalry: Inside the lives of Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie: No one expected Heated Rivalry to be a hit. Now the “gay hockey show” is all anyone can ...
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Heated Rivalry: Inside the lives of Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie
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 Jan 15
Heated Rivalry Season 2 Gets Exciting Update From Connor Storrie: If Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie is to be believed, then season 2 of the queer hockey ...
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 Jan 14
Heated Rivalry Season 2: Everything We Know So Far: Here’s what to know about the future of "Heated Rivalry," starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.
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Heated Rivalry Gets Encouraging Season 2 Filming Update: The show turned into a true pop culture phenomenon.
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 Jan 16
Will there be a Heated Rivalry season 2?: Big news for fans of steamy, queer drama Heated Rivalry, the story of the sexually charged connection between two ...
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‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Is Officially Moving Away From the Show’s Winning Formula
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‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Is Officially Moving Away From the Show’s Winning Formula
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Heated Rivalry creator asks fans for ‘space’ as Season 2 begins filming: Production is taking place in Montreal, Toronto and Hamilton — with far more fan ...
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HBO's Quietly Brilliant 6-Episode Drama Is Perfect From Start to Finish: Heated Rivalry's six episodes masterfully weave romance and drama, creating a perfect ...
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Heated Rivalry Creator Confirms The Season 2 Relationship He's Most Excited To Adapt
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Everything we know about Heated Rivalry season 2 so far (including which book it’s adapting)
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 Jan 21
Heated Rivalry Season 2: Everything We Know So Far: Here’s what to know about the future of "Heated Rivalry," starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.
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 Jan 10
OpinionTV Review: “Heated Rivalry,” Streaming on HBO Max and Crave: Naomi Fry on the hit series, starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as the gay hockey players ...
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Heated Rivalry Season 2: Everything We Know So Far: Here’s what to know about the future of "Heated Rivalry," starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.
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Key FactsHeated Rivalry Returns for Season Two on HBO Max
Jan 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: elle.com
  • Heated Rivalry was renewed for a second season by HBO Max in December 2025.

  • The upcoming season follows the story in The Long Game, focusing on lovers Shane and Ilya facing a decade of secrecy.

  • Showrunner Jacob Tierney highlights the series’ emphasis on relationship growth and the complexities beyond initial romance.

  • The main cast is expected to return, though the full lineup has not yet been officially announced.
    • “Heated Rivalry represents the very best of what Canadian creators can deliver: rich characters, compelling drama, and a world audiences want to live in.”— Justin Stockman, Vice President of Content and Programming at Bell Media, said in a statement.
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Heated Rivalry Season 2: Everything We Know So Far: Here’s what to know about the future of "Heated Rivalry," starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.
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'Heated Rivalry' Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Debate How Closely Episode 6 “The Cottage” Sticks to the Books: “What Are You Talking About?”
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Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Break Down Why 'Heated Rivalry' Episode 4's Tuna Melt Scene "Feels New and Uncomfortable and Exciting"
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