Exa
@exawx.bsky.social
Early Millenial, she/her, 🏳️🌈
Reader, watcher, animal lover.
Reader, watcher, animal lover.
Started watching other shows again to get over Heated Rivalry but nothing can fill the void. The bar is too high.
All other shows are just minor detours now, not a new destination. 😔
All other shows are just minor detours now, not a new destination. 😔
February 6, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Started watching other shows again to get over Heated Rivalry but nothing can fill the void. The bar is too high.
All other shows are just minor detours now, not a new destination. 😔
All other shows are just minor detours now, not a new destination. 😔
Shane Hollander you will always be special to me. Thank you, Hudson. 👏❤️ #HeatedRivalry
February 5, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Shane Hollander you will always be special to me. Thank you, Hudson. 👏❤️ #HeatedRivalry
February 4, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Gay hockey TV show on a well-respected Chinese magazine read by executives, producers, distributors, and other business professionals is so insane, man. World domination is no joke. 🥹 #HeatedRivalry
February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Gay hockey TV show on a well-respected Chinese magazine read by executives, producers, distributors, and other business professionals is so insane, man. World domination is no joke. 🥹 #HeatedRivalry
#HeatedRivalry as the cover of World Screen Magazine (环球银幕) in China this month!
This mag is very well-known and highly-respected within the global TV and media biz. Its readership include network decision-makers, OTT platforms, programming departments, & content distributors across many countries.
This mag is very well-known and highly-respected within the global TV and media biz. Its readership include network decision-makers, OTT platforms, programming departments, & content distributors across many countries.
February 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
#HeatedRivalry as the cover of World Screen Magazine (环球银幕) in China this month!
This mag is very well-known and highly-respected within the global TV and media biz. Its readership include network decision-makers, OTT platforms, programming departments, & content distributors across many countries.
This mag is very well-known and highly-respected within the global TV and media biz. Its readership include network decision-makers, OTT platforms, programming departments, & content distributors across many countries.
The official Olympics account calling them "our pookies" like that's oomf, yo. Hudson and Connor really are the world's darlings rn I'm so proud. 😭 #HeatedRivalry #hollanov #hudcon
January 25, 2026 at 8:56 PM
The official Olympics account calling them "our pookies" like that's oomf, yo. Hudson and Connor really are the world's darlings rn I'm so proud. 😭 #HeatedRivalry #hollanov #hudcon
To those who haven't watched #HeatedRivalry yet, this is one of the best Hollanov fan edits I've ever seen. My heart is bawling omg 😭♥️
January 24, 2026 at 2:15 AM
To those who haven't watched #HeatedRivalry yet, this is one of the best Hollanov fan edits I've ever seen. My heart is bawling omg 😭♥️
#HeatedRivalry fans in China are having a rave event there too omgwtf
January 23, 2026 at 8:25 AM
#HeatedRivalry fans in China are having a rave event there too omgwtf
Bro this is so insane??? THEIR IMPACT 😭😭😭 #HeatedRivalry #hudsonwilliams #connorstorrie #hudcon #hollanov
January 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Bro this is so insane??? THEIR IMPACT 😭😭😭 #HeatedRivalry #hudsonwilliams #connorstorrie #hudcon #hollanov
Omg #HeatedRivalry you're so powerful 😭
January 21, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Omg #HeatedRivalry you're so powerful 😭
Hudson's portrayal of Shane's autism can be something so personal. I love this man and his intelligence and empathy. Hudson Williams you will always be famous. #HeatedRivalry #hudsonwilliams #shanehollander
January 20, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Hudson's portrayal of Shane's autism can be something so personal. I love this man and his intelligence and empathy. Hudson Williams you will always be famous. #HeatedRivalry #hudsonwilliams #shanehollander
It’s rare for any one piece of culture to inspire as many reaction videos as ‘Heated Rivalry’ has, yet so much of this genre is about watching straight men become captivated with the story of two professional hockey players falling in love. #HeatedRivalry
Watching Straight Men Watch Heated Rivalry
The romance phenomenon has captivated the dudes and bros.
www.vulture.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:26 AM
It’s rare for any one piece of culture to inspire as many reaction videos as ‘Heated Rivalry’ has, yet so much of this genre is about watching straight men become captivated with the story of two professional hockey players falling in love. #HeatedRivalry
Oh #HeatedRivalry you will always be famous 😌
January 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Oh #HeatedRivalry you will always be famous 😌
It went up to 99% haha holy shit #HeatedRivalry
January 16, 2026 at 5:56 AM
It went up to 99% haha holy shit #HeatedRivalry
Rachel confirming Hollanov is THEE ultimate couple and basically NEVER APART now in the upcoming book. OOOHHH INJECT IT INTO MY VEINS 😭😍#HeatedRivalry #Unrivaled
January 14, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Rachel confirming Hollanov is THEE ultimate couple and basically NEVER APART now in the upcoming book. OOOHHH INJECT IT INTO MY VEINS 😭😍#HeatedRivalry #Unrivaled
Excuse me while I bawl my eyes out. I love my parents 😭 #hollanov #HeatedRivalry
January 12, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Excuse me while I bawl my eyes out. I love my parents 😭 #hollanov #HeatedRivalry
Reposted by Exa
In Putin’s Homophobic Russia, Watching Heated Rivalry Is an Act of Rebellion and Hope
The explicit hockey romance is an enormous hit there—perhaps because its closeted Russian hero feels surprisingly true to life.
By Mikhail Zygar
www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...
The explicit hockey romance is an enormous hit there—perhaps because its closeted Russian hero feels surprisingly true to life.
By Mikhail Zygar
www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...
In Putin’s Homophobic Russia, Watching ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is an Act of Rebellion and Hope
The explicit hockey romance is an enormous hit there—perhaps because its closeted Russian hero feels surprisingly true to life.
www.vanityfair.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:41 AM
In Putin’s Homophobic Russia, Watching Heated Rivalry Is an Act of Rebellion and Hope
The explicit hockey romance is an enormous hit there—perhaps because its closeted Russian hero feels surprisingly true to life.
By Mikhail Zygar
www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...
The explicit hockey romance is an enormous hit there—perhaps because its closeted Russian hero feels surprisingly true to life.
By Mikhail Zygar
www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/st...
Successfully converted a sixth friend into the cult and she's now worshipping in the Church of Hollanov and Hudcon 😭 #HeatedRivalry
January 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Successfully converted a sixth friend into the cult and she's now worshipping in the Church of Hollanov and Hudcon 😭 #HeatedRivalry
Shane Hollander from 'Heated Rivalry' diverges from a stereotypical portrayal of autism in a number of meaningful and refreshing ways #HeatedRivalry #shanehollander #hudsonwilliams
'Heated Rivalry' Handles Autism With Love, Care, And A Touch Of Awkwardness
The runaway hit hockey romance gives us a different kind of autistic character, one created by an author and an actor with their own personal investment.
time.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Shane Hollander from 'Heated Rivalry' diverges from a stereotypical portrayal of autism in a number of meaningful and refreshing ways #HeatedRivalry #shanehollander #hudsonwilliams
HUDCON REUNITED AND 3RD HOLLANOV BOOK (MEANING 3RD SEASON ALSO) CONFIRMED. NEVER KILL YOURSELF Y'ALL 😭👏 #HEATEDRIVALRY
January 10, 2026 at 1:22 PM
HUDCON REUNITED AND 3RD HOLLANOV BOOK (MEANING 3RD SEASON ALSO) CONFIRMED. NEVER KILL YOURSELF Y'ALL 😭👏 #HEATEDRIVALRY
OMFG A NEW RACHEL REID BOOK CENTERING ON SHANE AND ILYA IS COMING!!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!! 😭😭😭 #HeatedRivalry #Unrivaled #hollanov #GameChangers
January 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
OMFG A NEW RACHEL REID BOOK CENTERING ON SHANE AND ILYA IS COMING!!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!! 😭😭😭 #HeatedRivalry #Unrivaled #hollanov #GameChangers
"We talked about queer Asian kids" and how "LGBTQ+ people in Russia are watching the show"
Tears in my eyes once again. Representation matters. 😭😍 #HeatedRivalry #hudsonwilliams
Tears in my eyes once again. Representation matters. 😭😍 #HeatedRivalry #hudsonwilliams
January 10, 2026 at 7:39 AM
"We talked about queer Asian kids" and how "LGBTQ+ people in Russia are watching the show"
Tears in my eyes once again. Representation matters. 😭😍 #HeatedRivalry #hudsonwilliams
Tears in my eyes once again. Representation matters. 😭😍 #HeatedRivalry #hudsonwilliams
January 10, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Every half decade I get adopted by new parents. In 2015 it was Kyouhaba, in 2020 was Wangxian and in 2025 it's Hollanov. And all three ships are their authors' faves with HEA ending (albeit Kyhb is lowkey it's still implied endgame) so I'm always well-fed and never lose. 😌🫶
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Every half decade I get adopted by new parents. In 2015 it was Kyouhaba, in 2020 was Wangxian and in 2025 it's Hollanov. And all three ships are their authors' faves with HEA ending (albeit Kyhb is lowkey it's still implied endgame) so I'm always well-fed and never lose. 😌🫶
The Heated Rivalry craze is insane bc I'm getting Ao3 notifications from authors that I've been following for YEARS bc of their Wangxian/Kyouhaba/etc fics but are now uploading Hollanov fics 😌🚬
January 9, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The Heated Rivalry craze is insane bc I'm getting Ao3 notifications from authors that I've been following for YEARS bc of their Wangxian/Kyouhaba/etc fics but are now uploading Hollanov fics 😌🚬