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‘Heated Rivalry’ Renewed for Season 2 Amid 400% Viewership Surge

12/14/2025

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HBO Max and Canada's Crave renewed Heated Rivalry for a second season after its debut.
The series is based on Rachel Reid, author of the novel, and follows hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.
Viewership has risen nearly 400% since its premiere.
HBO Max is expanding distribution rights across Asia, Latin America, and parts of Europe.
The final episode of season 1 will release on December 26, 2025.

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Story summary

HBO Max and Canada's Crave renewed Heated Rivalry for a second season after its debut.
The series is based on Rachel Reid, author of the novel, and follows hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.
Viewership has risen nearly 400% since its premiere.
HBO Max is expanding distribution rights across Asia, Latin America, and parts of Europe.
The final episode of season 1 will release on December 26, 2025.