The degree to which audiences, critics and Hollywood insiders alike can't get enough of Heated Rivalry is "beyond the scope of anything" anyone working on it could have imagined, Ontario-born G.K. told CBC News. And that was not the case with Heated Rivalry, which HBO Max acquired in November; production of the series happened in the spring. Heated Rivalry has broken down barriers not just for 2SLGBTQ+ stories in mainstream television and streaming, but also for distinctly Canadian stories, industry experts say. Heated Rivalry can, however, be considered for the International Emmys, which are entirely separate and not televised. (The Canadian Press)But even without the official accolades, Heated Rivalry is winning something many Canadian productions haven't: a huge international audience.

Source: CBC News January 10, 2026 21:06 UTC