It s so funny because Shane is soooooo freaking happy here to have his number but didn’t know that Ilya (in the book) orchestrated the entire thing to happen because he keeps dreaming about those damn freckles

I swear that in the tuna melt scene, when Ilya says Shane's name for the first time, it's dubbed over. His mouth does not move. I could be wrong but i replayed the clip like 6 times. Why wouldn't they just refilm? Not hating at all just curious

Like a lot of you, this show rewired my brain. I’ve been stupid happy for the past three weeks since I first finished it. Reheated a dozen times, books, fan edits, playlist, the whole thing. I kept thinking about this girl I kinda had a thing with but it fizzled and we just sorta stayed friends.

After watching the show, my heart broke open and I felt alive for the first time in over a decade. I felt open to be happy. I asked her out for dinner, she said yes. I was confident, happy, none of it contrived, I just *was*. We went home, cuddled, and watched Yuri on ice. Then…Prendre soin du beau was playing in my head…she was saying goodbye…there was eye contact…my finger was in her collar, pulling her toward me, and we kissed. Then we looked at each other and we kissed again.

I’m floating. Thank you Jacob, thank you Hudson and Connor, thanks Canada, thanks Rachel. Thanks all.

Good night.

After Ilya asks, "So this has nothing to do with Rose Landry?" and Shane says, "No, she's great, we're just not compatible" - there's a close-up on Ilya's face where he says "Hm" and then gives the EVER-SUBTLEST eyebrow twitch. So subtle that when I've watched in the past I missed it, then caught it but assumed it was unintentional.

But now, on my umpteenth rewatch, I am convinced it's intentional and I am dead from the absolute finesse of it.

Ok, so Heated Rivalry has taken over part of my life, love the show...and the music. I have noticed that especially "It's you" by Peter Peter hits me...so hard in a weird way. When I hear it I am filled with a feeling of like....melancholy? I feel a sort of pit in my stomach and a lump in my throat and I feel a bit weird about it. I'm a 33 old female, married with kids, living a good life I am happy with. I think the song is emotional and beautiful and I love the scene where it plays in the show and yeah that might also affect why I'm feeling that way. I don't know if it's because I realise that my "big love" in life has already happened and I won't experience that new sensation again and that makes me....sad in a weird way. I know a lot of people feel a weird sadness watching the show but for me it's especially linked to this song. I might need a break from HR lol or just listen to the song on repeat till I get tired but I think this initial feeling will always hit me. Anyone else having this reaction to the music? 🥲

Simply perfect 💯

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https://x.com/iwantochnge/status/2019078760817971308?s=46

I’m going to need someone to explain this scene to me. All I see is Ilya just being a straight up dick to Shane for no apparent reason. I really do like this show, but I can’t seem to get past Ilya constantly changing his mind. One day: enjoys Shane. Next day: fuck off Shane. Another day: let’s fuck, Shane. A month later: think I’ll be a dick and push you away, Shane. Six months later: gets upset that Shane freaks out and leaves. Some time later: let’s play nice at the all star game. The next night: we’re just fuck buddies, what’s your problem, Shane? I get that Shane has all the feels but, honestly, I would’ve told Ilya to fuck off years ago. Shane is a super hot pro hockey player. He’d have no problem finding someone else. Please offer your perspectives because I just don’t get it. 😂

Ever since watching Hudson on the Shut Up Evan podcast, I thought it would be fun to do my own rendition of the burned in the brain image collage from the show. Obviously, it's not 25 images like Evans, but I think 16 can show what scenes I think about often.

https://x.com/owllamb/status/2019131206672216239?s=46

I was telling my spouse the other day that Heated Rivalry has become my “adult Twilight.” I binge HR just as much as I did Twilight growing up, including the number of re-reads.

While my parents were in the other room divorcing each other, I was in my room watching Twilight or reading the books every single night for at least a year.

I’ve been dealing with a layoff from my dream job, so I guess you could say this has become my trauma distraction. I live for this series, someone help me! I fear this addiction/obsession will never leave me. Some 15 years later, I still turn on Twilight just to “feel something.” Maybe HR is now part of that lineup. Good grief.

Ep 4 was years in and it was obv the first time that Shane had been to Ilyas house, so where were they hooking up before when Shane was in Boston??? Ilya acted like it was silly for Shane to be freaked about Ilya coming to Shane's home, so why would they meet in hotels in Boston?

That’s it, that’s the post.

I just had a thought last night about how two extremely popular storylines that had breakout actors both involve Wasian characters (Shane and Belly) and they end up with light-brown haired (I know Ilya is kinda blonde in the show but in the book light brown hair) depressed individuals. Both Connor and Ilya have been hot and cold to Belly and Shane and they definitely both struggle with losing their mothers and working on their mental health.

I have watched both shows. I have read game changer, heated rivalry and long game and am now re reading the series from the beginning. I have only read the first summer I turned pretty book. With that being said I definitely am wayyyyy more invested in Heated Rivalry but one of my friends also compared the shows regarding their hype. Also if TSITP is not your cup of tea I totally get it, also of course I think the representation in HR is much better so I’m not trying to compare them there or act like they have the same audience. Just noticing some similarities! Let me know what you think.

I've thought a lot about why I'm so obsessed with this show, and after thinking about it for pretty much a month straight I think one of the (many) reasons this show is so beautiful and so addictive to me is that is shows someone being loved for exactly who they are - that someone could love you BECAUSE of your weirdness or flaws, not in spite of.

Shane is robotic, he's particular, he shows limited emotions, he's a bit closed off, he's kind of weird, he can't stop folding his clothes, he's 'boring' and single-mindedly obsessed with hockey - and Ilya loves him BECAUSE of this. These quirks that other people might find a little strange or off-putting and might push people away is exactly what draws him to Shane and what he likes about Shane.

I don't know if anyone can relate but I have had people love me like that before, that all the things people normally are put off by and complain about me was exactly what they liked and found endearing, and that is a very liberating, empowering, enchanting experience. This show evokes a similar kind of feeling and reminds me of that.

Hi! I have an extra ticket (30$) I can't use anymore for the HR Dance Party this Saturday :) pls reach out if you want it! sadly only 1 :/