The Crave original series Heated Rivalry reimagines the fierce hockey tension between Montreal and Boston through a modern, queer lens. This contemporary drama injects fresh energy and sensual dynamics into one of sports' most iconic rivalries.
Director Jacob Tierney explains the storytelling approach with candid clarity:
"This is how these two guys know each other, they know each other by having sex," says director Jacob Tierney.
His statement highlights the show’s focus on intimacy and emotional connection as central forces driving the characters’ relationship and conflict.
Heated Rivalry combines the excitement of hockey competition with the intensity of personal relationships. The series explores masculinity, passion, and the boundaries between love and rivalry within the high-pressure world of professional sports.
A bold and provocative reimagining of the Montreal–Boston hockey feud, Heated Rivalry intertwines athletic competition with raw emotional and sexual tension to challenge conventions of sports storytelling.