Heated Rivalry (TV Series)

Heated Rivalry is a Canadian sports romance series created by Jacob Tierney, based on Rachel Reid’s *Game Changers* novels, and stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as rival hockey players hiding a long-term relationship. The series premiered on Crave and HBO Max in November 2025, became a major hit, and earned widespread critical acclaim for its writing, direction, and lead performances. Season 2 is currently in development for an April 2027 release and is expected to adapt Reid’s sequel novel, *The Long Game*.