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When Rachel Reid's steamy queer hockey romance novel got adapted into a TV series, nobody expected what happened next. "Heated Rivalry" premiered on Crave and HBO Max in late 2025 and immediately shattered records—becoming Crave's most-watched original series ever, earning a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, and sparking watch parties at gay bars across North America.
In this video, we break down exactly what made this adaptation so beloved by fans and critics alike. From the moment creator Jacob Tierney slid into Rachel Reid's DMs just four days after her Parkinson's diagnosis, to the casting of Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie whose chemistry became the stuff of legend, to the show's commitment to queer joy over queer trauma—every piece came together perfectly.