"Heated Rivalry" is one of a new breed of LGBTQ+ love stories with self-discovery at its heart but this is given an even more dramatic edge as the background is the high profile world of professional sport and the main characters are Major League Hockey players...
Here's how you can watch "Heated Rivalry" online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.
"Heated Rivalry" premiered with a double-episode drop on Crave in Canada on Friday, November 28. One episode a week will follow until the finale on December 26.
• CAN — Crave
• U.S. — HBO Max
• AUS — HBO Max
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie play Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov respectively, the two young men who must navigate their love for each other but also a secret life within a hyper-competitive and testosterone-soaked world not widely regarded as a natural home for LGBTQ+ relationships.
Hollander is the Asian-Canadian captain of Montreal Metros while Romanov is the uncompromising (or is he?) Russian captain of the Boston Raiders. Of course, the fixture list brings both men into contact on the ice and the need to win is as strong as many other urge they may be experiencing. But is it an either/or?
Discover how you can watch "Heated Rivalry" online with all the streaming details you need below.
How to watch 'Heated Rivalry' online in Canada
"Heated Rivalry" premiered in Canada on Crave with a double-episode drop on Friday, November 28 before reverting to an episode per week format until the finale on December 26.
Crave subscriptions start at $11.99/month.
Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home to use Crave as it will be geo-blocked. We recommend NordVPN.
Watch 'Heated Rivalry' from anywhere in the world
If you're traveling overseas and "Heated Rivalry" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so Max, for example — and watch "Heated Rivalry" online from wherever you are in the world.
How to watch 'Heated Rivalry' online in the U.S.
"Heated Rivalry" premiered in the U.S. on HBOMax on Friday, November 28.
Max prices at $10.99/month if you don't mind ads, going to $18.49/month for ad-free and $22.99/month if you want the option to watch content on up to four devices and in 4K. For even better value, you can pay for a whole year upfront and effectively get 12 months for the price of 10 on any of its tiers.
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Abroad right now? Don't panic. Use a VPN to watch "Heated Rivalry" from your usual domestic streaming platform. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Heated Rivalry' in the U.K.?
Unfortunately, "Heated Rivalry" has no broadcast date in the U.K. at the time of writing. Check back here for details.
From North America or Australia and want to catch the show? Don't panic. You will need a good streaming VPN to log in back home to use they preferred domestic streaming platform. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'Heated Rivalry' online in Australia
As elsewhere, "Heated Rivalry" premiered in Australia on HBOMax on Friday, November 28.
HBOMax plans start at AU$10.99/month
Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Official 'Heated Rivalry' Trailer
'Heated Rivalry' - Episode guide
Season 01 Episode 01: "Rookies" - Major League Hockey superstars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov tied the thin ice between rivalry and something far more personal. (Fri., Nov. 28)
S01 E02: "Olympians" - Shane and Ilya keep their secret fling alive while their growing connection is tested by personal and professional pressures. (Fri., Nov. 28)
S01 E03: "TBA" - (Fri., Dec. 5)
S01 E04: "Rose" - (Fri., Dec. 12)
S01 E05: "I'll Believe in Anything" - (Fri., Dec. 19)
S01 E06: "The Cottage" - (Fri., Dec. 26)
'Heated Rivalry' - Cast
- Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander
- Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov
- François Arnaud as Scott Hunter
- Sophie Nélisse as Rose Landry
- Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova as Svetlana Vetrova
- Christina Chang as Yuna Hollander
- Dylan Walsh as David Hollander
- Callan Potter as Hayden Pike
- Slavic Rogozine as Alexei Rozanov
- Robbie G.K. as Kip Grady
- Yaroslav Poverlo as Grigori Rozanov
- Kaden Connors as Sasha
- Harrison Browne as Connors
- Aidan Shaw as Kolya
'Heated Rivalry' - FAQ
Is "Heated Rivalry" based on a book?
It is. The limited series show is based on the "Game Changers" novels by Rachel Reid
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