Heated Rivalry

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO Max
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 28, 2025
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7

Critic Reviews

  1. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Dec 1, 2025
    30
    While the subject matter of Heated Rivalry is somewhat daring, the first episode plays out like something that used to be shown late nights on Cinemax instead of story with well-drawn characters and romantic chemistry between its leads.