As a little New Years treat we are doing a double release this week and going through episodes 1-3 of Heated Rivalry.

We are diving deep into the world of professional hockey and the beautiful, complex relationship between rivals Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov.

Looking at how showrunner Jacob Tierney took a popular MLM romance novel and turned it into a global phenomenon that’s being covered by the New York Times.

We talk through casting, production and season two before deep diving into the first three episodes.

Heated Rivalry In the high-stakes world of professional hockey, superstars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rosanov are bitter rivals on the ice and secret lovers off of it. Spanning nine years, the series follows their complex evolution from rookie competitors to seasoned captains as they navigate the pressures of fame, family expectations, and the risks of being closeted in a professional sports environment.

Director: Jacob Tierney Starring: Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, Scott Hunter, Kit Williams

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