In this clip from The Independent’s Good Vibrations podcast, the director of Heated Rivalry reveals the deeper meaning behind the TV show’s infamous sex scenes.
The Canadian show about the romantic relationship between rival ice hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov has become a bonafide TV phenomenon. Its formerly unknown lead actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie have been skyrocketed to stardom, and the show has sparked conversations on many nuanced topics - from how sex is depicted onscreen to the issue of homophobia in sport.
Listen to the full episode of Good Vibrations with Jacob Tierney, hosted by Roisin O’Connor, on Spotify or Apple podcasts.
