US Edition'Heated Rivalry' to Get Season 2 on Crave
The Canadian LGBTQ+ hockey drama grew viewership nearly 400% in its first week and secured international deals, becoming Crave's most successful original series.
- Crave renewed Heated Rivalry for a second season, announced the same day Episode 4, titled "Rose," was released, with creators expressing gratitude for the show's success.
- The series' breakout streaming numbers and social buzz drove nearly 400% growth in initial seven-day streams after the November 28 debut, with strong commercial interest from MIPCOM Cannes and Sphere Abacus.
- Created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers, the six-episode, one-hour drama follows rivals Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov whose secret fling evolves over eight years.
- Sphere Abacus will handle international distribution after Bell Media acquired a majority stake earlier this year, while HBO Max licensed U.S. and Australian rights and Neon/Sky New Zealand returns for Season 2.
- More international deals are expected soon as the show's cultural status as a significant LGBTQ+ series boosts Crave's profile with Sphere Abacus and UK buyers.
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