Heated Rivalry, which has been adapted from a book series by Rachel Reid, has been praised by viewers for its portrayal of gay romance. The HBO series follows rival hockey players Shane Hollander, played by Hudson Williams, and Ilya Rozanov, played by Connor Storrie, as they begin a secret romance. Heated Rivalry follows two sports stars – Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander(Sabrina Lantos/PA)What book was the series based on? The show is based on Game Changers, a series of books about hockey and queer romance, written by Reid. Heated Rivalry will arrive on Sky and streaming service Now on January 10 in the UK and Ireland.

Source: The Herald January 05, 2026 14:36 UTC