Heated Rivalry viewers are hoping a ‘bonus’ episode is set to hit screens ahead of the second series – after spotting what they claim is a teaser for a ‘missing’ instalment.

The Canadian sports romance series debuted in November 2025 and has already built up a devoted following, quickly rising to the top of the most-watch charts.

Based upon Rachel Reid’s Game Changer novels, the premise follows Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie).

The pair are rival professional hockey players who embark on a passionate, hidden romance – while having to keep up animosity on the ice.

Six episodes have aired for Heated Rivalry’s first outing – but fans think another could be on the way after spotting a series of online clues.

This belief stems from a reference made in an interview with The Toronto Star, featuring cast members and executive producer Justin Stockman.

Heated Rivalry debuted in November 2025 and has already built up a devoted following among its viewers

The article notes: ‘Stockman says discussion about a stand-alone episode between seasons to tide fans over has “come up”, but no decisions have been made.’

Fans went on to note that when searching for the series on TV database IMDb, they noted that the series was listed ‘seven episodes’, not six.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, viewers soon shared their reactions to this with speculation running wild in the process.

One person penned: ‘WE ARE GETTING AN BONUS EPISODE????? CAN SOMEONE CONFIRM??’ Another said: ‘It’s a possibility, I need it.’

A third added: ‘I swear if this happens, i’ll never ask for anything again.’

While a fourth informed: ‘It’s being discussed!’

The show unravels the budding romance of the two closeted gay athletes as they compete against each other in a the hyper-masculine world of an ice hockey league

Fans took to X to discuss the possible seventh episode of the show

Heated Rivalry unravels the budding romance of the two closeted gay athletes as they compete against each other in a the hyper-masculine world of an ice hockey league.

It comes as Netflix viewers were left raving over a new ‘binge-worthy’ drama series that follows the life of a professional ice skater – that follows on from the success of Heated Rivalry.

Finding Her Edge, which made its debut on the streaming service last week, has already shot up the most-watched charts in the UK and beyond.

The teen drama, which was adapted from the Jennifer Iacopelli novel of the same name, is loosely based on the Jane Austen novel Persuasion – which sees a young woman break off her engagement only to meet again for a second chance at love.

The Canadian series features eight episodes which follow main character Adriana Russo, played by Madelyn Keys, as a figure skating star who returns to the sport years after the death of her gold-medallist mother.

Given the chance to carry on her family’s legacy at the Olympics, and save her family ice rink from financial struggles, she takes up the opportunity despite her grief.

Elsewhere, Netflix viewers habe been devouring Finding Her Edge – another Canadian drama based around skating

Searching for a partner to compete on the ice alongside, she’s forced to turn to the last person she’d want to team up with, cocky bad boy Brayden, played by Cale Ambrozic.

Fans have been left gushing over the series in the days since it’s release, which has an impressive 100% score on reviews site Rotten Tomatoes and has shot to the number five spot on Netflix’s most-watched chart.

Taking to Rotten Tomatoes, one reviewer praised: ‘There are surprising stand out performances…that have me eager to see what they tackle next.’

Another said: ‘It’s easy to watch but also really meaningful, and the characters feel genuine rather than overdone. The story pulls you in quickly, and by the end you actually want more.’

While a third penned: ‘This show is a perfect way to open up 2026 with a dramatic bang! The plot is genuinely entertaining.’

Heated Rivalry is available to stream now on Sky and NOW