Image Credit: SABRINA LANTOS/HBO Considered one of the hottest TV shows of 2025 and the internet's latest obsession, Heated Rivalry finally broke the ice with viewers after premiering on November 28, 2025. Based on author Rachel Reid's Game Changers books, the steamy sports series follows two rival hockey players who engage in a years-long sexual relationship that turns into something deeper. With fans clamoring for more episodes, many are already wondering if they can look forward to a season 2.