After just six episodes, Heated Rivalry has the internet buzzing. The series leans into queer romance with tension-packed stares, locker-room rivalries, and stolen hotel-room moments.The Crave show dropped November 28 on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the U.S. and Australia to much excitement. Its presence online has been massive, with fans turning the series into a full social-media takeover.The Story That Hooked PeopleThe series follows rival hockey stars Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), whose tense competition on the ice masks a long-running, secret romance.Creator Jacob Tierney familiar to anyone who loves Letterkenny and Shoresy didnt initially set out to make a gay hockey romance. But after stumbling across a Washington Post article about hockey romance novels, Tierney tracked down Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid on Instagram. And the rest is history. So Season 2? A Real Possibility.Crave hasnt confirmed anything. Technically, the series was marketed as limited. But the language coming from Tierney suggests it might not be limited after all.Talking with Evan Ross Katz, Tierney admitted the response caught everyone off guard:Well take it! The Best Part: Theres More Story WaitingShane and Ilyas story didnt end with the original book. Reid continued their relationship in The Long Game, the sixth entry in her interconnected Game Changers universe meaning Season 2 wouldnt need to invent new material at all.In a blog post reflecting on the TV adaptation, Reid wrote:So the author is enthusiastic. Fans are enthusiastic. And Tierney confirmed that the enthusiasm from behind the curtain is real.Tierney acknowledged that industry eyes are on Heated Rivalry, saying:Which makes sense, considering the frenzy happening online.Final CallTheres no renewal announcement yet. But the passion from fans, the availability of a sequel, and Tierneys very pointed hints make one thing clear: Season 2 isnt a long shot its a real contender.Source