In just a few short episodes Heated Rivalry has become another HBO show that got the world talking. The steamy book to screen adaptation went viral for its many sex scenes, as well as the story about queer Hockey players having a secret, years-long affair. The first openly gay hockey player Brock McGillis shared his hot takes about the series, including why he doesn't think it'll encourage more athletes in the sport to come out of the closet.
I'm glad Heated Rivalry gave LGBTQ+ folks their own smutty TV show, and the show regularly makes headlines thanks to all those love scenes. While former hockey pro Sean Avery hoped the show would help closeted hockey players, McGillis doesn't agree. In an interview with Pink News, he shared his honest thoughts, saying:
