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Heated Rivalry’ Hits Midseason Gear Change as Star Reveals Unseen Sex Scenes Were Filmed

With renewal unannounced, a midseason pivot to new leads is reigniting buzz.

Overview

  • Episode three spotlights Scott Hunter and Kip Grady from Rachel Reid’s first Game Changers novel, marking a temporary shift from the central rivals-to-lovers storyline.
  • François Arnaud told Entertainment Weekly the production shot “a lot more” intimacy for his episode—about two days’ worth—than made the final cut.
  • Critics praise Jacob Tierney’s adaptation for demanding active viewing and preserving the books’ emotional tone, with explicit queer intimacy treated as core storytelling rather than spectacle.
  • Fan response surged after the new installment, with social posts lauding the episode even as some viewers debated pacing and the condensed focus on the new couple.
  • The series streams on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the U.S., with three episodes out and new installments releasing weekly, as creators express hope for more seasons without an official renewal.