"For those who don't know...the hockey LGBTQ+ romance Crave Original, Heated Rivalry, is breaking the internet for more reasons than one. Even if you've only watched the trailer, you definitely can see why fans are raving. The chemistry between the two lead actors - Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams - is absolutely electric. For someone like me who has zero interest in watching sports - live or fictional - it's wild"
"And the author is too. In an interview with CP24, Reid was asked about her thoughts on the adaptation, and she said, "I'm absolutely ecstatic with it. It's amazing... I couldn't have dreamed a better adaptation. I think fan expectations are sky-high, and I think they're going to be exceeded. I don't even know if fans are ready for how good this is.""
Heated Rivalry is a Crave Original hockey-centered LGBTQ+ romance that foregrounds a compelling on-screen relationship between Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. The series adapts a Canadian romance novel and has reportedly exceeded fan expectations with a faithful, high-quality translation to screen. The leads deliver strong chemistry that transcends the sports setting and captures viewers who are not sports fans. The cast includes a Kamloops-born Korean-Canadian actor whose heritage resonated personally, and a lead with prior small roles who now has additional starring projects forthcoming. The adaptation and performances have generated substantial online buzz and positive reception.
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