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🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

"Heated Rivalry" fans must wait until 2027

Fans of the Canadian series "Heated Rivalry" will have to wait until 2027 for the second season to premiere.

Feb 27 • 09:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

If you love 'Heated Rivalry', I know what else you should see

The article discusses the rising popularity of the Canadian TV series 'Heated Rivalry', highlighting its appeal among homosexual men and its cultural significance.

Feb 13 • 20:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Jacket from the series has become a viral hit ahead of the Olympics

A fleece jacket from the series 'Heated Rivalry' has achieved viral status and is in high demand ahead of the Winter Olympics, prompting a Canadian clothing manufacturer to launch an official replica.

Feb 7 • 16:55 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Sports

A curling star started ‘Heated Rivalry,’ but then the Olympics arrived

Canadian curling star Bruce Mouat, a prominent gay athlete, is making waves at the Milan-Cortina Olympics while also engaging with the curling series 'Heated Rivalry.'

Feb 7 • 14:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Controversial series "Heated Rivalry" to conquer Poland too? Many signs point to yes

The series "Heated Rivalry," which depicts a romantic relationship between a Canadian and a Russian hockey player, is gaining popularity in Poland after its release on HBO Max.

Feb 7 • 13:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

More than Rivals: A Story of Love, Sex, and Clandestinity that Aims to Break Taboos but Does Not Evade Commonplaces

The successful Canadian series about two competitive hockey players who seduce and fall in love with each other is now available on HBO Max.

Feb 6 • 19:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Therapists on the hit series: 'It teaches us what true intimacy looks like'

Therapists are analyzing the cultural impact of the Canadian drama Heated Rivalry, which explores themes of intimacy, relationships, and sexuality through the love story of two fictional hockey players.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Why is everyone talking about this series? Therapists: It changes the view on love and masculinity

Therapists are discussing the cultural impact of the Canadian drama 'Heated Rivalry', which challenges stereotypes and portrays genuine intimacy through the love story of two fictional hockey players.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Russians risk up to 12 years in prison to watch hit hockey gay series

Russian viewers face severe penalties for watching the gay hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry', which portrays a decade-long secret romance between a Canadian hockey player and his Russian rival.

Feb 6 • 14:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Coming out in the NHL is a pivotal moment, but I don't blame any player for not wanting to risk it, says the expert

An expert discusses the challenges NHL players face regarding coming out as LGBTQ+ in light of a popular Canadian romantic series depicting hockey champions.

Feb 6 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

‘Heated Rivalry’, the gay romance with erotic touches that was a bestseller before the trending series

‘Heated Rivalry’ is a bestselling gay romance novel featuring two young men, Shane Hollander, a Canadian hockey star, and Ilya Rozanov, his Russian rival, whose story intertwines romance and rivalry.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

VIDEO: A series about gay ice hockey players is causing waves, facing opposition in Russia

The series 'Heated Rivalry,' featuring Canadian actor Hudson Williams and American actor Connor Storrie as leads, is gaining worldwide popularity while drawing criticism in Russia.

Feb 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Croats are obsessed with the new season of 'Bridgerton', but a Canadian drama featuring Luke from 'Gilmore Girls' is also high on the ratings list

The weekly Netflix ratings show that Croatian audiences are captivated by the new season of 'Bridgerton' while also appreciating lesser-known titles and classic series.

Feb 5 • 08:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

A new series has arrived on Netflix and immediately captivated viewers. It is similar to Virgin River

The Canadian drama 'Sullivan’s Crossing' has quickly gained popularity on Netflix ahead of its fourth season, set to premiere on The CW in 2026, and is based on novels by Robyn Carr, known for 'Virgin River.'

Feb 4 • 21:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

More than Rivals: A Lot of Gay Sex, Little Combustion

The Canadian series 'More than Rivals,' about the clandestine love between two hockey players, presents unusual carnality but lacks genuine dramatic ambition, resulting in a heated yet uninspiring experience.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Where to watch Heated Rivalry in the UK as steamy series becomes surprise hit

The Canadian series 'Heated Rivalry' has gained unexpected popularity and is now available for UK viewers.

Jan 16 • 12:49 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

‘Heated Rivalry’ Catches Fire in Russia Despite Kremlin’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Repressions

A Canadian television series about a romance between rival hockey players has gained immense popularity in Russia despite the country's strict anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

Jan 15 • 16:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

How a Series About Gay Hockey Players Angered a Russian Orthodox Organization

A Russian Orthodox organization has demanded the removal of the Canadian series "Heated Rivalry" from streaming services in Russia due to its depiction of a same-sex relationship.

Jan 15 • 10:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

The Hit Series Heated Rivalry Shows How Long-Term Compromise Can Destroy You

Heated Rivalry, a six-part Canadian series, has unexpectedly become a cultural phenomenon, addressing themes of forbidden love and long-term compromise within the queer romantic genre.

Jan 11 • 14:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The Phenomenon 'Heated Rivalry': How the World Went Crazy for the Sexy Series about Gay Hockey Players

The Canadian series 'Heated Rivalry' achieved unexpected international success on HBO Max, gaining high ratings and popularity without prior marketing or well-known actors.

Jan 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Online Culture: Oh, Sweet Internet

The article discusses the drawbacks of multitasking on the human brain, particularly in the context of fans obsessing over characters from a Canadian series.

Jan 9 • 12:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Bizarre world, overseas marvels at the series of Czechs. Canadian provocateur ended in tears

Canada struggles to cope with another elimination by the Czech team in the junior ice hockey world championship, acknowledging their strength and rightful victory in the wild semifinals.

Jan 5 • 12:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

Heated Rivalry: What Lies Behind the Phenomenon Series of 2025

A Canadian series centered on the secret romance between two professional hockey players has become one of the biggest streaming phenomena of the year, breaking records in Canada and the U.S.

Dec 30 • 16:02 UTC

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