Directed by directed by Elliot Tuttle, Blue Film centers on camboy and sex worker Aaron Eagle (Kieron Moore from Boots), and the relationship he develops with a former teacher named Hank Grant (Mass star Reed Birney).
Robbie G.K. attends Elton John AIDS Foundation's 34th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party.
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Even on Oscars Sunday, everyone is talking about Heated Rivalry.
The sexy gay hockey series was a main talking about throughout award show season this year as fans eagerly await the second season to drop in spring 2027.
"I mean obviously the end of episode 5, but the Russian monologue," Bhabha says.
"I would say that! I honestly just love the scenes when they're at the cottage just living their lives. It's so sweet and Muskoka is so charming. Very Canadian," Graham-Kuntz adds.
Although creator Jacob Tierney and author Rachel Reid have already teased what's to come in season 2, Bhabha and G.K. would love to see their characters let loose in future episodes.
"One episode, we're all drunk in an elevator? A little dinner? Let's go! It's year of the fireworks, baby," Bhabha says.
"Have a little scene with Scott, my dad, and you? Yeah! Keep going," Graham-Kuntz adds.
The second season of Heated Rivalry is slated to drop in April 2027. To see the full interview with Robbie G.K. and Nadine Bhabha, check out the video at the top of the page.
When Heated Rivalry premiered, it became an instant hit and a cultural phenomenon, gaining a rabid fanbase that craves more time with the beloved characters.
The smutty gay hockey romance — based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changer series — will get a second season in April 2027 and while creator Jacob Tierney has confirmed that it will be based on main character’s Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov’s (Connor Storrie) follow up novel The Long Game, fans are wondering what’s next for the show’s other couple.
Episode three of Heated Rivalry focused on the love story between hockey captain Scott Hunter (François Arnaud) and smoothie barista Kip Grady (Robbie G.K.), but in the book series, the couple’s story continues to unfold and overlap with Ilya and Shane’s long after the events of the show.
Rumors have been swirling that a Scott and Kip — affectionately called “Skip” by fans — spin-off show is in the works, though it has yet to be confirmed by an official source.
"Scott and Kip are rumored to receive their own four episode limited spinoff series centered on their relationship, expanding on the storyline introduced in the original show," a now-viral post on X claims.
Are we actually going to get more of Scott and Kip’s romance? Let’s break down the rumor and what a spin-off show could look like.
Spoilers for the Game Changer series to follow.
Will there be a Scott and Kip spin-off?
Robbie G.K. as Kip Grady; Francois Arnaud Arnaud as Scott Hunter on Heated Rivalry season 1 episode 3.
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So far, there hasn’t been an official confirmation that we’ll be getting a Scott and Kip spin-off show, but that hasn’t stopped people connected to Heated Rivalry from speculating.
During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live in January, host Andy Cohen asked Arnaud if he thought his character’s love story would continue in the show's second season, and his answer left the door open for the possibility of a spin-off.
“Oh, I’m hearing all sorts of things,” Arnaud replied. “I’m sure that you will see more of them,” he continued before admitting that he was “anxious” to find out if fans will get more of Scott and Kip “in the main show or in a spin-off.”
When talking to Variety, Arnaud also said, “I’ve heard talks about that,” when asked about a potential spin-off.
At the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards, Kip actor Robbie G.K. told Extra that he hopes that his character eventually gets to marry Scott on screen.
G.K. said he envisioned his character wearing "a loose-fitting white linen shirt with a deep V” to his wedding: “I think it would be a fun scene to film.”
Tierney has refused to go into specifics about season two or whether there will be any spin-off shows following the other characters in the Game Changer universe, but he did hint to the hosts of the What Chaos! podcast that he’s not done with Scott and Kip yet.
“What I will say is the same thing I’ve been saying is that we are definitely looking to explore a lot of options for this universe and obviously, we love Scott and Kip, we love Francois, we love Robbie, we love Nadine [Bhabha], we love the Kingfisher, we love that whole world. So there’s certainly, you know, potential to do something with that.”
What happens to Scott and Kip at the end of ‘Heated Rivalry’ season one?
Francois Arnaud Arnaud as Scott Hunter, Robbie G.K.\u00a0as Kip Grady on Heated Rivalry.
HBO Max/Crave Canada
Scott's and Kip’s love story unfolds during the third episode of Heated Rivalry, which ends with a breakup after Kip admits that he can’t live in the closet with Scott, who is terrified that coming out will end his NHL career.
The show then skips past the two men getting back together after Scott bravely comes out to his agent, coach, and a few of his teammates — events that take place in the Game Changer novel the show is adapted from — before their story picks up again at the end of episode five.
The climax of that episode happens when Shane and Ilya finally decide to take a chance on their relationship after watching Scott pull Kip onto the ice to kiss him in front of the whole world after winning the Stanley Cup — effectively coming out to everyone.
What happens to Scott and Kip in the ‘Game Changer’ book after the events of ‘Heated Rivalry’?
Game Changer cover art.
Harlequin
After kissing his boyfriend in the most public way possible, Scott held a press conference where he came out officially and talked about the homophobia he’s experienced in the league.
Episode three of Heated Rivalry ends with Scott looking longingly through the window of the gay bar The Kingfisher as Kip celebrates his birthday inside with their friends. In the book, Scott gets a do-over of sorts after he wins the Stanley Cup when he finally gets to dance with Kip at the Kingfisher during a Scott Hunter Night celebration that even Ilya attends (and tells Scott that coming out “will be good…for others”).
“Out at a gay club with his best friends — his teammates — and his boyfriend and, uh, Ilya Rozanov. Dancing. Laughing. Celebrating his sexuality instead of hiding it. It was surreal and wonderful,” Scott thinks in the novel.
What plot lines could end up in a spinoff show?
Francois Arnaud Arnaud as Scott Hunter and Robbie G.K.\u00a0as Kip Grady on Heated Rivalry.
HBO Max/Crave Canada
The Game Changer series has six books already — Tierney has optioned the upcoming seventh book that is a continuation of Shane and Ilya’s love story — and since they are all interconnected, Scott and Kip continue to show up in all of the books, giving Tierney plenty of content for a spin-off show.
Scott and Kip make cameos in Common Goal, Role Model, and the Shane and Ilya sequel novel The Long Game. The two men feature heavily in Common Goal, which is focused on hockey star Eric and Kingfisher bartender Kyle, because Kyle has had a years-long crush on Kip, and Scott helps support Eric as he comes out as bisexual.
A spin-off could also give fans a romantic proposal and wedding as Scott and Kip get fall in love and eventually get married during the events of Common Goal. Scott also ends up buying the Kingfisher, which becomes a frequent meeting spot for the queer characters in the book series.
Later, Scott becomes an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusivity within the hockey world, and in The Long Game, Shane and Ilya offer to get involved after Scott lends them support when they are outed.
Whether or not we’ll ever get a Scott and Kip spin-off show is still up in the air, but if Tierney decides to go in that direction, there is plenty left to explore with these characters.
Jacob Tierney attends the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards at CBC Broadcast Centre on May 31, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.
Jeremy Chan/Getty Images
Heated Rivalryfans might not be heading back to the cottage until next year, but they now have a new forbidden romance to look forward to.
Jacob Tierney, creator of the wildly popular hockey show, will now write, direct, and executive-produce Alexander, a new period drama about Alexander the Great and his tutor Aristotle for Netflix.
The upcoming show is based on the novel The Golden Mean by Annabel Lyon and will begin as the "Athenian empire is crumbling and the world’s greatest mind, Aristotle, arrives in Macedonia to tutor a volatile young prince, Alexander. Amid palace intrigue, forbidden love, brutal war and ruthless ambitions, their unlikely friendship shapes an empire and alters the course of history," the official description reads.
Fans of The Golden Mean will be in good hands as Heated Rivalry is largely considered to be a faithful adaptation of Rachel Reid’s Game Changer series. As a reminder, Tierney wrote and directed all six episodes in the first season.
Fellow Heated Rivalry executive producer Brendan Brady is also on board alongside Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan of Aggregate Films.
"I fell in love with Annabel Lyon’s book The Golden Mean years ago and have been dreaming of telling this story ever since,” Tierney said. "Brendan and I couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with Aggregate and Netflix to bring this insanely compelling world to life."
The release date for Alexander has yet to be announced.
From left: 'Forbidden Fruits,' 'The Comeback,' and 'Heartbreak High.'
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We all may still be hunkered down for the end of winter, but luckily there are a bunch of LGBTQ+ shows and movies to keep us busy throughout March.
There are new seasons of must-see queer TV shows likeTop Chef and Heartbreak High, but there are also a bunch of new movies and documentaries coming to theaters and streaming services to keep you entertained all month long.
Keep scrolling to see what awaits you this month — and where you can watch them too!
All film and series descriptions are courtesy of their respective studios and networks.
'Single, Out' — Season 4 Premieres March 6 on Here TV
Season four of Single, Out follows Adam as he struggles after the closure of Single, Out Magazine. Facing a turning point, he must assemble a team of familiar faces to pursue an exciting new opportunity and get his life back on track.
Single, Out premieres Friday, March 6, on Here TV.
'Top Chef' — Season 23 Premieres March 9 on Bravo
Host Kristen Kish, head judge Tom Colicchio and perennial judge Gail Simmons venture south to the Carolinas! Season 23 is centered in the emerging and eclectic culinary hub of Charlotte, N.C., with several episodes in Greenville, S.C.
'Deadloch' — Season 2 Premieres March 10 on Prime Video
Detectives Dulcie Collins and Eddie Redcliffe are in Darwin to investigate the death of Eddie's former policing partner Bushy. However, their plans change when a body part is discovered in a remote town called Barra Creek.
With the Northern Territory police focused on a large-scale search for two missing backpackers, Dulcie and a very reluctant Eddie are tasked with identifying the John Doe.
Deadloch premieres Tuesday, March 10, on Prime Video.
'One Piece' — Season 2 Premieres March 10 on Netflix
Netflix’s epic high-seas pirate adventure, One Piece, returns for season 2—unleashing fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet. Luffy and the Straw Hats set sail for the extraordinary Grand Line—a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn.
As they journey through this unpredictable realm in search of the world’s greatest treasure, they’ll encounter bizarre islands and a host of formidable new enemies.
One Piece premieres Tuesday, March 10, on Netflix.
'That Night' — Premieres March 13 on Netflix
After accidentally hitting a man in the Dominican Republic, Elena is plunged into a spiral of fear and guilt that threatens to destroy her life. Terrified of going to prison and losing her son, she turns to her sisters, Paula and Cris, who rush to support her in her darkest hour.
What begins as a desperate attempt to protect Elena quickly escalates into a chain of extreme choices, dangerous silences, and increasingly heavy secrets. Bound by blood but confronted with an unavoidable truth, the three sisters must decide how far they are willing to go to stay safe.
That Night premieres Friday, March 13, on Netflix.
'It's Dorothy!' — Premieres March 13 on Peacock
It's Dorothy
Tribeca Film Festival
Since Dorothy Gale started her epic journey down the Yellow Brick Road over a century ago in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, she’s become a celebrity, a brand, and a beacon for marginalized voices across our culture. It's Dorothy! brings to life her timeless adventures in Oz through those who’ve played her, from Judy Garland to Nichelle Lewis (The Wiz), and the cultural icons (John Waters, Lena Waithe, Rufus Wainwright) who she’s inspired to hope and to dream.
With a magical remix of archival and cinematic art, director Jeffrey McHale follows up his Showgirls documentary with another insightful look at a queer cultural touchstone.
It's Dorothy premieres Friday, March 13, on Peacock.
'Invincible' — Season 4 Premieres March 18 on Prime Video
Invincible is an adult animated superhero series that revolves around 17-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age — except his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni-Man. But as Mark develops powers of his own, he discovers his father’s legacy may not be as heroic as it seems.
Season four follows a guilt-ridden Mark Grayson navigating the aftermath of a global catastrophe while facing a massive, looming Viltrumite invasion.
Invincible premieres Wednesday, March 18, on Prime Video.
'The Comeback' — Season 3 Premieres March 22 on HBO Max
The third and final season of the HBO Original comedy series The Comeback, from Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow, is a continuation of the mockumentary-style series, which follows Kudrow as a faded-out former sitcom star desperately trying to mount a career revival.
The Comeback premieres Sunday, March 22, on HBO Max.
'Heartbreak High' — Season 3 Premieres March 25 on Netflix
In season three, it’s time for Hartley High’s graduating class to say ‘goodbye’ to school, and ‘hello’ to adulthood! Yet when a revenge prank goes horribly wrong, Amerie and her friends must cover up their secret or risk losing everything.
At a mall store, Apple leads a secret witch cult with coworkers Cherry and Fig. New hire Pumpkin questions their sisterhood, forcing them to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends.
'For All Mankind' — Season 5 Premieres March 27 on Apple TV
Happy Valley has grown into a thriving colony with thousands of residents and a base for new missions that will take us even further into the solar system. But with the nations of Earth now demanding law and order on the Red Planet, friction continues to build between the people who live on Mars and their former home.
'Club Cumming' — Premieres March 30 on WOW Presents Plus
Club Cumming
Wow Presents Plus
Club Cumming is a six-part documentary series from World of Wonder, premiering on WOW Presents Plus, which takes viewers inside the iconic NYC East Village gay bar and nightclub founded by Alan Cumming.
Club Cumming premieres Monday, March 30 on WOW Presents Plus.
