Overview
- The Canadian hockey romance won a Peabody Award in the entertainment category, with jurors praising its balance of sexuality and emotional connection and its outsized cultural reach.
- Created by Montreal filmmaker Jacob Tierney and adapted from Halifax author Rachel Reid’s novels, the show centers a secret relationship between two pro players.
- The Crave and Bell Media series became a surprise hit after its November 2025 debut and reached U.S. audiences through HBO Max.
- Jurors highlighted how the story promotes non-toxic masculinity, a theme that helped the series connect with viewers beyond typical sports drama fans.
- Canadian industry peers, including the Directors Guild of Canada in Ontario, publicly celebrated the win, underscoring pride in the show’s homegrown success.