Coming in hot with everything we know about Heated Rivalry Season 2 so far (Crave/HBO). I dive into Rachel Reid's The Long Game adaptation, Jacob Tierney's plan for a sophomore season (and spinoffs?), production windows, and when we might see the beloved gay hockey romance on our screens again. Plus, a quick chat about Heated Rivalry Emmys eligibility, and Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams on Quinn's new audio series, Ember and Ice: https://www.tryquinn.com/series/ember-and-ice‬

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Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rosanov delivered standout performances in HEATED RIVALRY SEASON 1. Huge thank you to Jacob Tierney, ‪CraveCanada‬, and ‪HBO‬for bringing this story to life on our screens and to Rachel Reid for writing the books.

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Watch my reaction and review of Heated Rivalry Episode 6, "The Cottage" on HBO as I dive into the Season 1 finale and what it means for Hollanov moving into Season 2 of Rachel Reid's Game Changers book adaptation by Jacob Tierney. I get into the humor, tender moments, and Yuna's reaction to her and David learning that Shane has been involved with Ilya Rosanov since the summer before their rookie season. What an incredible season of television!

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Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rosanov delivered standout performances in HEATED RIVALRY SEASON 1. Huge thank you to Jacob Tierney, ‪CraveCanada‬, and ‪HBO‬for bringing this story to life on our screens and to Rachel Reid for writing the books. What did YOU think of "The Cottage" Season 1 finale episode?

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Watch my reaction and review of Heated Rivalry Episode 5, "I'll Believe in Anything" on HBO as I dive into this being the most yearning-filled show of the year, the journey from the sunny 2017 Tampa Bay All-Star game to the somber streets of Russia, and how I am a total wreck. We need to talk about that phone call, the "Best Friend" pact, and THAT ending with Scott Hunter! Crave Canada and Jacob Tierney - thank you for this show and thanks to HBO for streaming it in the states.

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Tell Me Lies Season 3 is almost here! I'm here to preview Season 3 and break down the trailer, get into an essential Season 2 recap to get you ready, and share everything we know about the new season on Hulu.

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Watch my review the of IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 episode 8 finale "Winter Storm" as I dive into Pennywise and the time element, the surprise Beverly Marsh tie-in with Mrs. Kersh at Juniper Hill, the return of *that* character who helped save the day, and what could come next in the 1935 timeline in Season 2. Plus, will Lilly Bainbridge or her family ever come into play again? What a great job tying together the IT movies and TV series! What did you think of this season? Let me know in the comments!

SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more TV Talk!Correction: 6:29 - shop the link here in the description instead🛍️ Official Merch: https://media-melanie-talks-tv.myspreadshop.com/ 🛒 Shop My Faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mediamelanie (affiliate)Check out my #TheInstitute Season 1 (MGM+reviews); I'll be back for Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOUOHxBENeW6eiNqQA8R2RVWzebTteY42&si=opz8MmWRLH2yGm1rFrom HBO: Developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti (“IT,” “IT Chapter Two,” “The Flash”) and Jason Fuchs (“IT Chapter Two,” “Wonder Woman,” “Argylle”). Logline: Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.” It's set to explore the mysterious origins of the town Derry, Maine. Following the events in 1962 , the time leading up to the events of the first film based in 1989 of the Stephen King " It " series.

Watch my reaction and review of Heated Rivalry Episode 4, "Rose" on HBO as I dive into the Rose Landry (Sophie Nélisse) and Shane of it all, and where that will leave Shane & Ilya longterm. Plus, HEATED RIVALRY IS RENEWED FOR SEASON 2! LET'S GOOOOO! Don't miss the YELLOWJACKETS connection in this show (yes, I will cover Season 4 here when it drops in 2026).

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Join me as I break down my Top 10 TV Shows of 2025! I’m covering the ten series that completely owned my watchlist this year—binge-worthy dramas, buzzy premieres, breakout performances, and TV that I still can’t stop thinking about. From character-driven storytelling to must-see pop-culture moments, here are the shows that defined 2025 for me.

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I also share some honorable mentions, favorite single episodes, standout performances, and favorite scenes of television, plus shows on my 2026 TV radar. I also talk about the Golden Globes noms! Truly appreciate everyone who watches, likes, comments...you guys are THE BEST! 

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Watch my #SchoolSpirits Season 3 teaser breakdown plus a deep dive into everything we know about the new season so far, premiering January 28 on Paramount+. We'll get into the first-look photos, casting updates, early theories, and examine the teaser to see what we can uncover. Are they planning to demolish Split River and rebuild somewhere else? Has Simon been dead the entire time? LET'S GET INTO IT...Subscribe on YouTube for everything SCHOOL SPIRITS! I'll be back with 3 videos a week during Season 3, plus any news/teasers/trailer updates before then.

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Watch my review of #ITWelcometoDerry Season 1 episode 7 "The Black Spot" as I dive into the tragic fire at The Black Spot Nightclub, the lives lost, and Leroy doing his best to do the right thing with The Artifact. And did I mention poor Halloran? What an action-packed penultimate episode. Let's unpack it, together. Finale episode 8 streams next week.

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Watch my reaction and review of #HeatedRivalry Episode 3 on #HBOMax as I dive into the banana of it all, Scott Hunter and Kip Grady's romantic journey, and could Hunter and Hollander end up together? Be sure to drop ALL of your thoughts down in the comments, and subscribe for more TV talk. Plus, don't miss the #YELLOWJACKETS connection in this show (yes, I will cover Season 4 here when it drops in 2026).

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From HBO/Max: Originally created for Canadian streaming service #Crave by award-winning Canadian writer-director-producer Jacob Tierney (Letterkenny, Shoresy), HEATED RIVALRY chronicles the story of rival hockey players Shane and Ilya. Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) are two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey, bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two fresh-faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, the pair chase glory on the ice while struggling to navigate their feelings off it. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, Shane and Ilya must decide if there is room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile and as powerful as real love.