This week on The Overshare Pamphlet, I finally give in to my latest obsession: Heated Rivalry.

With the season finale approaching, this episode is a mix of review, love letter, and pitch for anyone who hasn’t started the show yet. Five episodes in, Heated Rivalry has proven itself to be a modern TV standout — a rare series that’s completely captured the cultural conversation.

I break down why the show works so well, from its underdog rise as a low-budget Canadian exclusive to its global success, and dive into the decade-spanning, slow-burn romance between rival hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rosenov. We talk queerness, secrecy, ambition, emotional repression, and why the show’s portrayal of intimacy and vulnerability feels so powerful and addictive.

I also explore why Heat ...