Heated Rivalry, a new Canadian romance series, has exploded in popularity since it premiered on HBO Max last week. Here is everything you need to know about the show.
Q: What is the plot?
A: Two men have a steamy sexual affair despite not being vampires or elf nobility or anything.
Q: Where does it take place?
A: An alternate universe where hockey players meticulously wax their body hair.
Q: Are the actors actually playing hockey?
A: Yes. It’s illegal in Canada to impersonate a hockey player.
Q: Who is the target audience?
A: The horniest woman in Saskatchewan.
Q: Is there a lot of sex?
A: All of the sex is implied off-screen through shots of popping Champagne bottles and trains entering tunnels.
Q: Is the show better than the book?
A: Yes, it has far fewer words to read.
