When does the ‘Heated Rivalry’ season finale drop on HBO Max?
Passionate rivalry, The HBO Max gay hockey series that has everyone I know losing their minds is finally – and sadly – coming to an end. But don’t worry: It’s only the Season 1 finale. We still have at least two more seasons of hockey smut to look forward to.
Streamer Canadian import Crave, based on Rachel Reid’s queer romance novels, burst onto screens in late November and wasted no time gaining its status as a cult obsession. The series delivers on all fronts: sizzling chemistry between rising stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie; refreshing and honest portrayals of LGBTQ athletes; polished production and solid performances; and, of course, an abundance of decidedly exciting encounters that have launched thousands of group chats.
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The obsession is not just anecdotal. From the second week of December, Passionate rivalry had become the third most-watched series on HBO Max, Mashable reported earlier this month — a testament to how difficult it was for viewers to fall for this rinkside romance.
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So if you, like everyone else clogging up your social media feed, are counting down the minutes until the finale of the Jacob Tierney-led show, you’re in luck.
The last episode of Passionate rivalry falls at midnight tonight – Friday, December 26, 2025 (i.e. 12:00 a.m. EST or 9:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, December 25). Consider it a holiday miracle. Honestly, it’s the Christmas present we all deserve.
