Why ‘Heated Rivalry’ Can’t Compete at the Emmys — and Likely Won’t Be Able to for Season 2, Either

Excuse Me, Why Isn’t ‘Heated Rivalry’ Eligible to Compete at the Emmys?

HBO Max’s steamy hit series, ‘Heated Rivalry’ isn’t eligible for the Emmys despite its massive success. Here’s why.

Why Heated Rivalry will not be eligible for the Emmy Awards

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Why ‘Heated Rivalry’ Can’t Compete at the Emmys — and Likely Won’t Be Able to for Season 2, Either

As “Heated Rivalry” continues to… heat up and become a massive hit for HBO Max, conversations have begun regarding the upcoming Emmy season. While romance series have broken through at the award show recently — see “Nobody Wants This,” which broke through with three nods for its first season — this adaptation will not get the same treatement. “Heated Rivalry” is fully funded by Canadian company Bell Media, Crave’s parent company. The 2024-25 E…

‘Heated Rivalry’ is reigniting dangerous debates about queer storytelling

The surprise hit for HBO Max has just been renewed for a second season – but its success highlights the age-old question of who gets to tell queer stories.