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Hunter (Heated Rivalry)
3rd episode of the 1st season of Heated Rivalry
Hunter (Heated Rivalry)
"Hunter" is the third episode of the first season of the Canadian sports romance television series Heated Rivalry, created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers novel series. Directed and written by Tierney, the episode was released on Crave on December 5, 2025. The first season primarily adapts Heated Rivalry (2019), the second novel in the Game Changers series, which tells the story of two rival professional hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, whose on-ice animosity conceals a passionate, secret romance. However, the episode shifts focus to fellow player Scott Hunter (François Arnaud) and his developing romance with Kip Grady (Robbie G.K.). Drawing primarily from Reid's first novel Game Changer (2018), the episode expands Scott and Kip's storyline within the broader timeline of the series, while positioning Shane and Ilya in supporting roles. "Hunter" received largely positive reviews from critics, who praised Arnaud and G.K.'s performances and the episode...
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