Heated Rivalry (series) (2025)
Release Year: 2025
Nation: Canada
Alternative Title: Rivalidade Ardente, 巅峰对决, Heated Rivalry - Forró viszály, Más que rivales, Gorąca rywalizacja
Director: Jacob Tierney
Writer: Jacob Tierney, Rachel Reid
Production & Genre
Producer: Executive_Producer: Jacob Tierney
Companies: Accent Aigu Entertainment
Genre: Drama, Erotica, Lgbtq+, Romance, Romantic Drama, Sport, Tv Mini-Series
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: athlete, based on novel or book, boys' love (bl), closeted homosexual, gay, gay liberation, gay theme, homosexual, ice hockey, joyful, lgbt, mischievous, professional athlete, rival, rivalry, rivals to lovers, romance, secret relationship, sport, sports romance
Story
In 'Heated Rivalry,' two promising hockey players, bound by ambition and rivalry, find themselves drawn to each other from their rookie days. What starts as a secret fling evolves into a complex journey of love, denial, and self-discovery over eight years. As they climb the ranks in Major League Hockey, they struggle to reconcile their feelings for each other with the demands of their sport and its expectations. Torn between glory on the ice and the power of real love, they must decide whether there's room in their fiercely competitive world for both.
Summary
'Heated Rivalry,' a Canadian romantic drama series directed by Jacob Tierney, explores the complex relationship between two rival hockey stars navigating their feelings for each other amidst the high-pressure world of professional sports. Based on true events or a novel (not specified), this LGBTQ+ romance challenges societal expectations and the norms within the sport. The series delves into themes of love, denial, self-discovery, and the struggle between personal desires and career ambitions.