In a year when “diversity” was under assault, the Canadian romance series about gay hockey players proved how wrong-headed the attacks were even when it comes to dollars and sense.
It cracks me up in a way. Forever, straight men have thrilled to the idea of women with women. As though somehow, it’s for them, that they are the intended audience. Move over guys, guess what, we aren’t just objects, we have inner lives too, and imaginations.
Yup, this show was just what we (I) needed. It hadn't been on my radar either, though I started seeing posts about it on social media, and then there was a clear, strong response to "Episode 5," so I figured something noteworthy happened in that episode.
I have a weekend ritual of watching movies in the morning. I find myself reluctant to watch TV series since they require a longer time commitment, so I hadn't been rushing to watch HEATED RIVALRY, but I'm off from work this week, so Monday morning I started the series and watched all six episodes, bawling through much of them, but that was a good thing. Sure, the guys were sexy and the sex was hot, but, damn, if it wasn't the relationships that got me, and the representation. It meant a lot to me to see that. Maybe my age is showing, but this sort of TV show wasn't possible (or available) when I was young. The TALES OF THE CITY mini-series aired when I was in my early 30s, so we got things here and there, but now, in my 60s, I was cheering for the guys in this show, and when Shane came out to his parents, and they responded as they did, I was a blubbering mess.
My social media feeds were suddenly filled with clips and videos and stories about the series, and I watched key scenes over again, getting emotional all over again. This morning I thought about rewatching ALL OF US STRANGERS for the 21st time, but, yeah, I rewatched all six episodes of HEATED RIVALRY. I probably cried harder this time through. I'm just a big softie.
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It’s both sexy and heartwarming. Great show. And I’m glad that this will finally make Francois Arnaud the star he always deserved to be. 💙💙💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
The NHL podcast is Empty Netters, not nesters.
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It cracks me up in a way. Forever, straight men have thrilled to the idea of women with women. As though somehow, it’s for them, that they are the intended audience. Move over guys, guess what, we aren’t just objects, we have inner lives too, and imaginations.
I'm so in my feelings with this show, like the Tik Toker you included in the story, LOL. As you say, a gift in a year when it was sorely needed.
My wife and I are obsessed with it and have been listening to the official soundtrack on Spotify. How will we make it to 2027 for season 2?!
And we need more queer shows!!
Yup, this show was just what we (I) needed. It hadn't been on my radar either, though I started seeing posts about it on social media, and then there was a clear, strong response to "Episode 5," so I figured something noteworthy happened in that episode.
I have a weekend ritual of watching movies in the morning. I find myself reluctant to watch TV series since they require a longer time commitment, so I hadn't been rushing to watch HEATED RIVALRY, but I'm off from work this week, so Monday morning I started the series and watched all six episodes, bawling through much of them, but that was a good thing. Sure, the guys were sexy and the sex was hot, but, damn, if it wasn't the relationships that got me, and the representation. It meant a lot to me to see that. Maybe my age is showing, but this sort of TV show wasn't possible (or available) when I was young. The TALES OF THE CITY mini-series aired when I was in my early 30s, so we got things here and there, but now, in my 60s, I was cheering for the guys in this show, and when Shane came out to his parents, and they responded as they did, I was a blubbering mess.
My social media feeds were suddenly filled with clips and videos and stories about the series, and I watched key scenes over again, getting emotional all over again. This morning I thought about rewatching ALL OF US STRANGERS for the 21st time, but, yeah, I rewatched all six episodes of HEATED RIVALRY. I probably cried harder this time through. I'm just a big softie.
NYTimes listed EMPTY NETTERS as one of the best new series of 2025
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(both on and off the ACA marketplace) are expected to increase significantly on January 1, 2026 due to rising healthcare system costs, potential effects from new tariffs, and the anticipated expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies, leading to higher out-of-pocket costs for many, even without using the ACA exchange.
Please reply with YOUR rate increase and if you are on or off ACA market. Thanks
Great show! Very sexy.