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The best TV of 2026 so far

From ludicrously fun 80s love affairs to outrageously scandalous drama, this has already been a year of great television. Here are our favourite shows of the year

The Guardian - UK

In an age of ‘heteropessimism’, straight romcoms can make us cringe – but the story’s different when it comes to queer love

Cringe-inducing moments feature heavily in much millennial romantic comedy. These stories tend to centre women diminishing themselves in relationships with men and, rather than trying to make audiences swoon, they often include scenes that inspire repulsion, disapproval or distaste.

The Conversation

I read every document in the Musk vs Altman case and my takeaway is—'Heartbreaking: The Worst Person You Know Just Made a Great Point'

Musk lost his case against Sam Altman on a technicality.

PC Gamer

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10 Sports Romances that Rival Shane and Ilya

I'm suddenly interested in sports now.

The Mary Sue

Why Are Shows Like Heated Rivalry 'So In'? The Cast Of A New Hockey Romance Got Real About It

Keep it icy and spicy.

Cinemablend

My Fave Adults Actor Frequently Gets Fancast For Heated Rivalry (But No One Can Agree Who He Should Play)

This debate is...heated.

Cinemablend

Heated Rivalry's Creator Said Season 2 Will Address Challenges In Shane And Ilya's Relationship. There's One Book Storyline I Hope He's Referring To

Let's talk about The Long Game.

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‘New Levels of Explicitness’ Intimacy Coordinator On Heated Rivalry’s Steamy Scenes

An intimacy coordinator shares her thoughts on shows like Heated Rivalry and Bridgerton.

Cinemablend

Will Heated Rivalry Season 2 Stay Faithful To The Books? The Show's Creator Weighed In

In Jacob Tierney we trust.

Cinemablend

Of Course Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams Had Something Cheeky To Say About Connor Storrie's Latest Fashion Moment

Yeah, this tracks.

Cinemablend

We Now Can All Go to the Cottage. Maybe Just Not With Shane and Ilya

To the cottage!

The Mary Sue

Is Hudson Williams Single? Heated Rivalry Star Reveals The 'IRL Teammate' Who Was There Before Fame

Hudson Williams has confirmed he's not single, quietly revealing the longtime partner who supported him long before Heated Rivalry turned him into a breakout star. As fame mounts and speculation swirls, the actor is drawing firmer lines around the private life he refuses to perform.

International Business Times UK

How One Heated Rivalry Character Easter Egg Could Actually Turn Into A Huge Storyline

Everyone, pay attention.

Cinemablend

Is Hudson Williams Gay In Real Life? Heated Rivalry Star Reveals The Truth About His Private Life

Is Hudson Williams gay? The Heated Rivalry star breaks his silence on his private life, addressing 'fame' and the pressure of queer representation in Hollywood.

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Cinemablend

Heated Rivalry Took A Risk In Season 1 That I Might've Hated, But I'm Really Glad They Did It

What a way to breakaway from the traditional format!

Cinemablend

I Watched Heated Rivalry And Stranger Things' Coming Out Scenes In The Same Week, And I Can't Stop Thinking About What It Means For Young Queer Folks

Representation does, in fact, matter.

Cinemablend

6 Spicy Scenes From The Game Changers Books That Absolutely Need To Be In Heated Rivalry Season 2

It's about to get hot in here.

Cinemablend

I Needed A New Hockey Romance After Finishing Heated Rivalry (And I Already Found The Perfect One)

Let's keep skating!

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Cinemablend

Hudson Williams Wore His Glasses On Jimmy Fallon And Heated Rivalry Fans Are Freaking Out Over A Connection To The Show

Shane and Ilya forever.

Cinemablend

Heated Rivalry's Steamy Scenes Made It A Quick Hit, And Hudson Williams Points Out How It's Already Become 'A Little Overwhelming' With Fans

Everyone wants to go to the cottage.

Cinemablend

Heated Rivalry's Cast, Author And Creator Had A+ Reactions To Andy Cohen And Anderson Cooper Calling It Out Multiple Times

It might have been cold on New Year's Eve, but the conversation was heated.

Cinemablend

I Have A Big Question About Heated Rivalry Season 2 After Reading The Books, And The Author Adressed It

I've been reading and wondering...

The Mary Sue

‘Heated Rivalry’ Left Us With a Perfect Season 1 Finale

Where to next?

Cinemablend

The Surprising Milestone HBO’s Steamy Hockey Series Heated Rivalry Has Just Tied Breaking Bad For

They turned up the heat, and people are loving it.

Evening Standard

Heated Rivalry: why the Internet is going mad for a steamy gay hockey drama

Good news, puck fans: it’s also finally coming to the UK

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