Heated Rivalry Is Changing Sports Culture on and Off the Ice

Breakout hit ‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes the internet’s hottest obsession

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Heated Rivalry is changing sports culture on and off the ice

Since its debut in late November, “Heated Rivalry” has become a pop culture sensation. Between endless TikTok edits and raunchy Instagram photoshoots, it’s almost impossible not to stumble upon the discourse surrounding this show. What began as an adaptation of Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers” novels has grown into a phenomenon that speaks not only to hockey fans, but to broader conversations about identity, masculinity, and inclusion, challenging …

The misguided backlash behind "Heated Rivalry" and its representational politics

The debate surrounding who is allowed to tell and enjoy queer stories continues to accompany conversations about queer male media. Because I don’t live under a rock, I’ve heard about HBO’s “Heated Rivalry,” which was released last November. The viral show starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams has had everyone and their mother hooked since its release, reaching 10.6 million viewers in the U.S., according to Warner Bros. While the show adapt…