Romantic drama series 'Heated Rivalry' to premiere in February on HBO Max in Latin America

Posted on 2026-01-08

Starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, the Crave Original series HEATED RIVALRY has become a television phenomenon in recent weeks.

HBO Max announces the upcoming February launch in Latin America of the Crave Original series HEATED RIVALRY, the romantic drama based on the critically acclaimed Game Changers book series by author Rachel Reid.

Created by award-winning Canadian writer, director, and producer Jacob Tierney (Letterkenny, Shoresy), HEATED RIVALRY follows the story of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two professional hockey stars whose fierce rivalry on the ice stands in sharp contrast to a secret and deeply emotional relationship off it.

Portrayed by Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, Shane and Ilya are two of the biggest names in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, competition, and a magnetic attraction neither fully understands. What begins as a casual encounter between two fresh faced rookies evolves over the course of eight years into a journey marked by love, denial, and self-discovery. As they chase success on the ice, both must confront a crucial decision: whether there is room for real love in a world as demanding and competitive as theirs.

The series also stars François Arnaud, Robbie G.K., Christina Chang, Dylan Walsh, Sophie Nélisse, and Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova.

HEATED RIVALRY is produced by Accent Aigu Entertainment in association with Crave (Bell Media) and is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus. The first season consists of six episodes.

In February, this intense story of love, rivalry, and self-discovery will arrive on HBO Max in Latin America.