""Heated Rivalry," a steamy hockey romance, has become a hit series for Crave and HBO. It's based on Rachel Reid's novel by the same name. Fans of the show or the novel can read other queer love stories set against a sports backdrop. If you're anything like me, your first thought when you heard Netflix was trying to buy Warner Bros. was probably, "What's going to happen to my beloved 'Heated Rivalry'?""
"Shane and Ilya were cast as rivals from the moment they met at junior championships. Shane is the Canadian good guy beloved by the entire NHL, while Ilya is the Russian bad boy unafraid to make enemies. In the rink, they're bitter rivals, but off the ice, Shane and Ilya have been drawn to each other like magnets since they were teens. Their undeniable chemistry leads to a secret affair that has the potential to derail both of their hockey careers."
An adaptation of Rachel Reid's novel follows NHL stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov whose rivalry on the ice conceals growing attraction off the ice. Shane embodies the Canadian fan-favorite persona while Ilya plays the provocative Russian rival; their long-standing magnetic pull evolves into a clandestine affair that risks careers. The television series premiered on HBO in the US and Crave in Canada, with season one comprising six episodes released weekly on Fridays. Viewers drawn to the series' steamy queer sports romance can explore other queer love stories set against athletic backdrops while awaiting new episodes.
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