HBO Max ended 2025 on a high note, with the surprise success of Heated Rivalry. Now, they’re wasting no time starting the new year on an equally high note! The lineup on HBO Max in January 2026 is anchored by…
Heated Rivalry Episode 6 Review: A Soft Place to Land
Heated Rivalry Episode 6 ‘The Cottage’ is the end of this part of the story, and proof that queer stories—even ones that aren’t fully about coming out, can be about joy. About tenderness. About belonging. The episode, a more subdued…
Heated Rivalry Showcases the Power of Representation—Can It Help Change the Game?
In entertainment, we talk a lot about the importance of representation. There’s a lot of power in seeing yourself on screen, and especially in seeing yourself do things that you never really envisioned someone who looks like you doing. A…
Heated Rivalry Episode 4 Review: They Both Fell Hard
Heated Rivalry Episode 4 returns to Shane and Ilya and proves they both have, at this point, fallen hard. And that’s dangerous.
Heated Rivalry Episode 3 Review: It All Connects
Heated Rivalry Episode 3 moves its focus from Shane and Ilya to Scott Hunter and gives us a meet-cute, fluff, and a good serving of angst.
Heated Rivalry Episode 2 Review: Softness Creeps In
Heated Rivalry Episode 2 “Olympians” clearly establishes the relationship between Shane and Ilya is more than sex. But how do they react?
Heated Rivalry Episode 1 Review: Is It Love or Lust?
Heated Rivalry Episode 1 “Rookies” is a solid beginning to the story of Shane and Ilya, one that allows Williams and Storrie to shine.
Heated Rivalry Proves Queer Stories Sell—& More Are Coming
Heated Rivalry landing HBO distribution in the US signals the perfect rising momentum for the future of LGBTQ+ storytelling. What’s next?
Heated Rivalry Review: A Perfect Adaptation, A Great Show
Heated Rivalry is not just a great adaptation of a queer love story; it’s also a pretty good show, too. And it’s not easy to do both.
What’s New on HBO Max in December 2025
It’s a season for documentaries on HBO Max in December 2025! The streamer is closing the year with nonfiction content from music documentaries to true crime, sports and more. We’ll also see the arrival of new movies ahead of awards…
