Release Schedule for Season 1 of 'Heated Rivalry': Premiere Dates for Episodes on HBO Max

The romantic drama Heated Rivalry is making waves this winter on HBO Max. Adapted from Rachel Reids Game Changers book series, the show was originally developed for Canadas Crave streaming platform by writer, director, and producer Jacob Tierney.

HBO Max acquired the U.S. and Australian rights, and the series debuted on November 28. The six-episode drama follows a weekly release schedule, keeping fans eagerly awaiting the next installment.

Storyline

Heated Rivalry chronicles the lives of hockey stars Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie). Two of Major League Hockey's brightest talents, their connection is fueled by ambition, rivalry, and an undeniable attraction. What starts as a secret romance between rookie players develops into an eight-year journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. As they chase professional glory on the ice, Shane and Ilya struggle to reconcile their emotions off the rink, ultimately confronting the question of whether love can survive in their fiercely competitive world.

Episode Schedule

• November 28: Episode 1 (Rookies) and Episode 2 (Olympians)
• December 19: Episode 5 (Ill Believe in Anything)
• December 26: Episode 6 (The Cottage) Season Finale

Main Cast

The ensemble includes Hudson Williams (Shane Hollander), Connor Storrie (Ilya Rozanov), Franois Arnaud (Scott Hunter), Christina Chang (Yuna Hollander), Dylan Walsh (David Hollander), Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova (Svetlana Vetrova), Sophie Nlisse (Rose Landry), and Callan Potter (Hayden Pike).

Production Details

Produced by Accent Aigu Entertainment in collaboration with Bell Medias Crave, Heated Rivalry is distributed globally by Sphere Abacus.

Author: Sophia Brooks