Heated Rivalry

What’s it about?

Two rival hockey stars at the peak of their careers suddenly catch feelings for each other, throwing a massive curveball into their professional lives and the expectations of the sport.

The facts 

• Created, written and directed by Jacob Tierney 
• Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams 
• English language 
• Based on the erotic novel Game Changers, by author Rachel Reid
• Runtime: 6 episodes, ~40-50 minutes.

Why did it get this rating? 

This series was self-rated by Neon. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Sex scenes

This series contains frequent and lengthy sex scenes, including oral and anal sex and masturbation. Characters are shown mostly nude except for their genitals, and you see thrusting and hear moaning as characters perform sexual acts on each other. Some acts happen just off screen while others may be shown on screen or from a distance. 

Male genitals are shown briefly when a character sends a “d*ck pic.”

Sexual references

There are some sexual references including when characters talk about using condoms during anal sex, and mention of a dildo.

Offensive language

There is frequent offensive language including “f**k,” “sh*t,” “a**hole,” “c**k,” and “d*ck.”

Drug use

A character smokes marijuana often. 

People are shown using cocaine in several scenes. 

When content stays with you: 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?