Will ‘Heated Rivalry’ Get a Season 2?

After just 6 episodes, fierce rivalry The internet is buzzing. The series leans into queer romance, with tense glances, locker room fights, and stolen hotel room moments.

The Crave show aired on November 28th on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the US and Australia to great excitement. The online presence is huge, with fans completely taking over the series on social media.

A story that captivated people

The series follows rival hockey stars Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Story), whose tense on-ice rivalry hides a long-running secret romance.

Creator Jacob Tierney – Anyone who likes it knows better letterkenny and shore sea — Originally, I didn’t intend to make a gay hockey romance. However, after encountering something, washington post Article about hockey romance novels tracked by Tierney fierce rivalry Author Rachel Reid posted this on Instagram. And the rest is history.

So…season 2? A real possibility.

Clave hasn’t confirmed anything. Technically, this series was sold as a limited edition. But Tierney’s words suggest it may not be the limit after all.

talk to evan ross katzTierney admitted the reaction caught everyone off guard:

“We didn’t expect such a response to the show…I can tell you there’s a lot of enthusiasm for doing another season, and I think it looks good, but I can’t announce anything.”

I accept!

The best part: more stories await

The story of Shane and Elijah did not end in the original story. Reed continued their relationship after that. long gameher sixth interconnected entry game changer Space — So Season 2 doesn’t have to invent any new material.

in blog post Reflecting on the television adaptation, Reed writes:

“Of course I hope there are more seasons, but even if it only lasts one season, I will be forever grateful…”

So the author is also very motivated. The fans are enthusiastic. And Tierney admitted the enthusiasm from behind the curtain is real.

Tierney acknowledged the industry’s attention. fierce rivalrysays this.

“It’s definitely noticed that the show is doing well.”

This is not surprising given the frenzy going on online.

final call

There is no renewal announcement yet. But fan passion, a possible sequel, and Tierney’s very astute hints make one thing clear. Season 2 isn’t far away. It’s a real contender.