Channel Nine Dropped A Thirsty Heated Rivalry-Inspired Olympics Montage & It's Genius

Channel Nine Dropped A Thirsty Heated Rivalry-Inspired Olympics Montage & It's Genius

Channel Daddy Nine has officially entered its Heated Rivalry era and I, for one, feel personally seen.   During its Winter Olympics ice hockey coverage, Nine, which owns this masthead, cut together a thirsty little highlights package set to the “All the Things She Said” remix that’s become synonymous with Heated Rivalry edits, then literally ended it with a giant “HEATED RIVALRY” banner on screen. Subtlety? Never heard of her.​ …

The World Needed Heated Rivalry

Is it a show about hockey? Is it a show about two gay men? Is it a show that only focuses on sexual intimacy between these two gay men?  The answer to all of these questions is yes–this is a show about hockey, two gay men, and sexual intimacy. It is also a show that […] The post The World Needed Heated Rivalry appeared first on NYCTastemakers.

Where rivalry meets representation

There aren’t many shows that take over campus conversations the way Heated Rivalry has.   Since premiering on Crave on Nov. 28 and later reaching a wider audience on HBO Max, the adaption of Rachel Reid’s novel has been everywhere on campus — in classroom discussions, dorm lounges, group chats and across social media feeds.  What [...] The post Where rivalry meets representation appeared first on The Brown and White.

Breakout hit ‘Heated Rivalry’ becomes the internet’s hottest obsession

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Heated Rivalry is changing sports culture on and off the ice

Since its debut in late November, “Heated Rivalry” has become a pop culture sensation. Between endless TikTok edits and raunchy Instagram photoshoots, it’s almost impossible not to stumble upon the discourse surrounding this show. What began as an adaptation of Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers” novels has grown into a phenomenon that speaks not only to hockey fans, but to broader conversations about identity, masculinity, and inclusion, challenging …

The misguided backlash behind "Heated Rivalry" and its representational politics

The debate surrounding who is allowed to tell and enjoy queer stories continues to accompany conversations about queer male media. Because I don’t live under a rock, I’ve heard about HBO’s “Heated Rivalry,” which was released last November. The viral show starring Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams has had everyone and their mother hooked since its release, reaching 10.6 million viewers in the U.S., according to Warner Bros. While the show adapt…