Slice of Life on Instagram: "Perhaps one of THE hottest scenes in television history; but then again, it’s […] @hbomax ! Heated Rivalry (HBO Series) Season 1, Episode 2: “Olympians” Episode 2 of Heated Rivalry dropped alongside the premiere on November 28, 2025, and as of today (November 30), it’s been out for two days—plenty of time for fans to dissect it on social media and review sites. Titled “Olympians,” this ~50-minute installment ramps up the tension from Episode 1’s rookie-year setup, di

Slice of Life on Instagram: "Heated Rivalry is a Canadian sports romance TV series created, written, and directed by Jacob Tierney for Crave. It’s an adaptation of Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novel series, focusing on the intense, secret romance between two elite NHL players: straight-laced Canadian forward Shane Hollander and flashy Russian center Ilya Rozanov. Their on-ice rivalry evolves into a passionate off-ice relationship spanning years, exploring themes of ambition, identity, denial, and