'I’m Coming to the Cottage': How 'Heated Rivalry' Depicts Coming Out

'I’m Coming to the Cottage': How 'Heated Rivalry' Depicts Coming Out

Hockey romance but make it queer: How "Heated Rivalry" can teach us about supporting the queer people in our lives as they come out with dignity and pride.

‘Heated Rivalry’ showcases an erotic LGBTQ+ romance

Jacob Tierney’s six-episode sports romance series “Heated Rivalry,” based on the novel of the same name by Rachel Reid, has amassed a large following with over 600 million minutes viewed worldwide. Distributed by HBO Max, the Crave original series has become a cultural phenomenon due to its LGBTQ+ representation and erotic nature. The series follows the relationship between two professional hockey players over the course of 10 years. Shane Holla…