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‘Heated Rivalry’ Renewed for Season 2 as HBO Max Breakout Continues Weekly Run

Episode 5 arrives December 19 on HBO Max, with Season 2 timing still unannounced.

Overview

  • A video featuring leads Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams confirmed a second season, though no release date has been set.
  • Season 1 streams weekly on HBO Max and Crave, with Episode 5 dropping at 9 pm PT on December 18/12 am ET on December 19 and the finale slated for December 26.
  • The series has surged on HBO Max charts and is tracking closely with IT: Welcome to Derry, according to FlixPatrol.
  • Critics have responded strongly, with Collider citing a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score for the sex-forward sports romance created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid’s novels.
  • International rollout continues across multiple Max regions, but a U.K. broadcaster has not been announced, with reporting indicating buyer interest.