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⚠️ WARNING: Extremely unprecedented levels of gay horniness, yearning, pining, moaning and cheering beyond thumbnail. Be prepared for hooting and hollering. Please be advised. ⚠️

Steamy? ✅ Nudity? ✅ Sexy? ✅ Romance? Maybe. Two gay rival hockey players hiding their love/hate sexual affairs from the world to maintain their image, but as their feelings deepen it puts their relationship and their careers in harms way? Definitely.

Come join Bradley and Adam of Bradam Reacts for the ride of a lifetime as we watch hockey rivals Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Illya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) move their hot competition from the ice rink to the bed sheets. Two star hockey players at the prime of their careers... are they willing to risk it all for each other?

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Peaches

Ahhhhhhhhh

izzy

AHHHH

izzy

RAN HERE

Peaches

I'm so excited but also so sad for this reaction series to be ending 😩😩😩😩

IAmom

Whaaaaaaa

Andre Sutrisno

It’s here everyone!!!!! I am SEATED!

kayla gene

I’m at work and can’t watch till later but I’m so excited

parp

OMGGGG YASSSS

Melissa

YAYYYY LETS GO TO THE COTTAGE

Soobji

Yayyyyy

Tyah Reacts

Frothing at the mouth 👄

Tessa

YESSSS

gabi felix

Can we talk about how handsome you are, Bradley? Like, so crazyyy.

Adavan

NO!!! I'm at work for another 4.5 hours! 😭😭 I wanna watch this NOW!

E

Feed us kings!!!!

aniyah

Im sat, so excited, just got off of work and now I can watch it

Kovi

Nice

Bugaboo98

YESSS LETS GOOOOO

Tabitha

I can’t wait to get home and watch!!

AK

OMG you are moving to NYC - Bradam Reacts meetup when? Please reach out if you need any help or recommendations!!

Ferni

YESSS i needed motivation to get through the last bit of my day and this definitely will help me push through :') <3

sarah

AHHHHHHH ITS FINALLY HERE IM SCREAMING

Delilah 💙

I LEFT MY FAMILY GATHERING FOR THIS HELL YES

j-l

I CANT WATCH THIS RN FUCK BUT IM SI RXCITED

j-l

the jersey is so cute bradley

AK

Also check out Brittany Diamond (aka Gaywatch) on Patreon - really insightful reactions!

Obligated

Bradley is giving jewelry king!! Love the ears, rings, bracelet and necklace! Looking snazzy ✨✨

Tara Cutress

Omg welcome to the cottage, it was the BEST and I need to be emotionally ready for this which I am not right now so going to rematch your episode 4 and 5 first. Right now because its nighttime and I have the time.

sirius

Empty Netters mentioned! 🫶🏼😍

Rebecca Pantene

I have been SO excited to watch you watch this episode!, I literally kept checking and checking and now it’s here! Thank you! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

Frenchie R

Hi, babes! Happy to have you in our city with our shiny new mayor. 🥹 But, also, it's cottage time, fam! 🎉🎉

Eleonora

I literally binged Empty Netters’ HR reviews while waiting for you guys’ reaction, so to see that Adam kinda did the same thing is funny

Natasha

At long last. I’m so ready for you both.

Paloverde

EEEEEEKKK! I have been waiting YEARS for you to react to the final episode. The intense pain of not having your reaction meant I had to self-medicate by rewatching it by myself. 10 times so far. Thank you, thank you for finally giving me my reaction fix.

MaryBeth Gay

Another good hockey podcast is What Chaos! They've had Jacob Tiereny on twice now and both conversations are amazing.

tecuani

IJBOL “did rolex say you can be gay?”

Kimberley

I loved your HR reactions it introduced me to your channel So even after HR I will stick around. Empty netters is amazing they are going to drop interviews with the boys soon.

Minnie

the clip of adam at the end LOL

Ali Cruz

Yall I’m at work but I fear I have to watch rn

sirius

The reason Shane made the burgers exactly like in the recipe is because he is autistic and not because he can't do math😂 The recipe says 8 burgers so Shane will do 8😂🫶🏼 You just gotta love him❤️

JL

They can't announce it because if Ilya gets shunned out of hockey, he gets deported back to Russia as an out queer man if he doesn't fix his passport situation first. And they would be regarded as betraying their teams, and possibly suspected of fixing games, etc., etc. etc. It's a really different situation from Scott Hunter dating someone outside the sport.

sirius

Ilya's smiles in this episode break me, they are so unguarded, something we really haven't seen from him before! 😭❤️ Also I love his side-eye while Shane is texting Rose😭😂👌 Connor Storrie, the actor you are! 🙏😍

sean carter

this was such a beautiful end to a fantastic series... no bad episodes.. not notes needed !! everything was so well done.

Sarah

So glad to see your reaction but I’m so sad it’s the last episode and we have to wait for season 2. Please read the books they are amazing x

CC

Super super excited for this but just wanted to quickly say I would love an arcane reaction! I don’t know anything about league of legends either but didn’t need to to enjoy the show. You can go in blind no problem!

David C

Thank you for another wonderful reaction to this wonderful show, boys. I have so appreciated following along with your journey here! You SHOULD read the books! They're a lot of fun! And they made me cry at least but I'm kind of a sap.

sirius

Fun fact; I don't think it has been mentioned in the show but the gold crucifix Ilya is wearing all the time is his mother's. It's the only thing he has left of her :') 💔

Maria

Oh god I've been WAITING for this upload

Melissa

YOUR REACTION TO DAVID IN THE HOUSE IM CRYING 😭😭😭😭

nix

IM SATTTTTTTTT

sirius

Bradley, you are such a menace and frankly I love it😂 You guys always have the best reactions and takes, thank you! <33 Love how your faces dropped when Ilya says he could marry Svetlana, 'cause same💀💀

K

This episode is heart wrenching in all the best ways possible. Ilya whispering "I love you" over and over before he has the courage to say it English is just.....then Ilya's mother. O e detail thwy left out is the crucifix necklace that Ilya wears belonged to his mother.

K

Also Shane's dad dis leave in shock. And notice he didn't tell Yuna. She was surprised to see Ilya and when she said "find out what" she had no clue what was about to fo down.

Mathew Aquino

Guys you have made my week. I’ve been telling everybody about your reactions. You are simultaneously heartfelt insightful and feral, and that is exactly the combination this show needs!

Destynee Floyd

yessss I have been waiting for this!!!! 😍😍

Arte

Please react to some interviews of heated rivalry cast next 🥹 . I suggest the Teen top one or the buzzfeed one ☝️. You will love connor and hudson even more !!

Dave K.

It is wonderful to have you both in the city. My Bradley and I live on the Upper East Side and have been here for a long time. Always happy to recommend places and things we enjoy! Here's to your new adventures here in NYC, baby!

K

He has such a beautiful face and can look so different depending on what angle he's being shot from. It's really amazing.

K

Love those guys

Ren Summers

I was patiently waiting for this reaction!! You guys never disappoint. I hope you read The Long Game, there's so much to be excited about for next season.

K

Shout out for Bradley being the instigator of ☎️ 🧠 🤣🤣🤣

Mockingjay

Hudson and Connor have said at the end of the episode, Jacob had played that song in the studio while they were in the car and they were just saying to each other they can’t believe they have done this show and how they have done something this big. ❤️

K

The timeline at the cottage is about 3 days before they got caught. Ilya was originally going to stay 2 weeks but in the book he ends up staying longer once they finally committed to each other.

KL M

I saw yesterday that Season 2 will be longer than 6 eps!!!

Ellie Barnes

The first homecooked meal Ilya's had since his mom died was at the cottage... The first family dinner with Shane's family... He has a family now. I'm in tears

Henry Riley

Guys!! How are we all gonna survive waiting till 2027 for season 2! 😩🏳️‍🌈😂

Karoliina

Babes! It's been such a pleasure to watch this again with you. Thank you so much for everything that you give us. As you mentioned, media is ABSOLUTELY packed with daily interviews, photoshoots and other promo by Connor and Hudson. Today after the Quinn audio erotica dropped (it's by the way crazy, so so good and so so steamy) the app was crashing for two hours before and after 8 hours their episodes had had over 100 000 plays. I love them so much and this whole thing is such a cultural reset that I haven't experienced before in my lifetime. This is uniting people in an unseen way and it's such a slap on every MAGA face. I love you B and A, I love all my fellows here and I love the whole world much more today than I did 6 weeks ago. 💔❤️‍🩹

Christy

The timing in this was everything. It felt like we were in the cottage with them. We got to relax and slow down with Shane and Ilya. Loved it and loved your reaction.

VV

Welcome to NYC. HBO promised to do a NY premiere for s2 so we can all go together!!!

JessieC

Connor and Hudson irl just drive home how good their acting is because they are NOTHING like their characters. Connor's this silly, smiley, sweet goofball. Hudson's a horny, chaotic little troll. In a lot of ways they are the opposite of their characters and also like neither of them. Often not a serious bone in their body, absolute besties who bounce around the interview sets like puppies smacking each other's asses and calling each other baby.

hyuuuk

gooood im so exciteeed for yalls reaction to their interviews!!! thirst tweets and compliment battle is a must <3 but their every interview is genuenly so interesting and fun to see. and i have nothing to say about this show anymore. with connor and hudson, the actors they are and the chemistry they have, i guess everything is possible with tight budget. everything is so well done...and i'm just so happy, that queer show has became this mainstream, because it's THAT good and not because they were promoted as hell and they had a big budget. i haven't see a queer show being this mainstream in my life and i'm so thankful for them, making this happen. and MIND YOU, both connor and hudson were working as servers before heated rivalry, i can only imagine how much their life has changed lol

Sam_wayfmg

I loved this reaction as much as I thought I would (lowkey need yall to react to their Quinn episodes so I can know if I can handle listening to that) love you both 💛 Also I desperately need book reviews if you read them 💛

K

When y'all talk about how this show has blow up...WOW! They shot all 6 episodes in just 37 days and now they have Madonna liking a video of Connor Storrie lip syncing Like A Prayer at a photoshoot. That's a wild wild way to wnd the year considering they were wating tables when they got cast in thw show.

Jeanine

I know you probably will watch the episode again so highly recommend watching Ilya closely at Shane’s parents. He is so calm and peaceful. He feels at home in a loving house. Something he never had.

David Faux

“Maybe he didn’t even notice”, sir I was just playing tonsil hockey with you, what are you talking about? 😂🤣

Syd Reacts 247

LMAO THE SCREAM AT 50:31, I AM CLIPPING

katyggls

I love this episode so much. What a finale. There's so many parallels to their whole relationship. It's beautiful. Ok my favorite part is when Ilya kisses Shane in front of his parents and talks him down from that panic attack. I feel like not a lot of people are picking up on this, but earlier, Shane's mom asked, "So you've been in love since your rookie season?" and they're both like, "No no no". But she's been married a long time, and so has her husband. That's why after Ilya kissed Shane, she says, "Since their rookie season", and Shane's Dad says, "The summer before". They KNOW a long time love when they see it. 😭😭😭

Lauren

NO SPOILERS- but the 2nd season will be SO good as Shane and IIya navigate being in a real relationship now (and still obsessed w/ each other, obvs 😆) with balancing their careers. And hopefully we meet more book characters. 😊❤️

Mel Baker

The last episode was wholesome. They deserved it! <3

antonio

Wearing a Fedorov signed jersey is such a flex lmao

IAmom

I loved this reaction - you guys are so invested and it’s amazing to watch 🥰 Shout out to Reel Time and Empty Netters ❤️ Loved that too. Thanks, guys - it’s late here so this was a nice bedtime watch for me - goodnight everyone 😴 I am sleeping on the couch at the cottage 🛖

G S

Thank you both so much for sharing your experience -- of the whole series, but especially this episode. Your reactions are sweet and fun, but also very thoughtful. This all got me thinking about my own experiences: coming out to parents, first time saying "I love you" to a guy, and so on. The episode itself is very powerful, of course, but my experience has really been enhanced by watching it "with" the two of you. Thank you.

hyuuuk

And i have to say about you guys too also, i loveee love your open minded personalities so much and so your reactions! I watch a lot of reaction videos in general and of course to heated rivarly too, and even some gay people were being judgmental about this show being too explicit, maybe they were just uncomfortable but that’s kinda your problem and it’s understandable, but why would you JUDGE the show 😭 the physical intimacy was the main thread of how their love grew and changed literally…sex is important and sex is part of our lives. i don’t like anyone tabooing this topic. And even more when the gay person is doing it when you should be normalising instead, because straight sex is in every goddamn show. So, yes, this is why i love your reactions and how fresh and open you guys are. you make a safe space for everyone around here, i’m sure ❤️🩷

Mel Baker

Im excited for your reactions to the interviews. you'll fall in love, be shocked, delighted and scandalized all at the same time lol

Mitch Nawojczyk

So much to say about this, so many fears we have or have had about ourselves, knocking the walls down. My father was the first I came out to. We were alone in the house in Houston right after a hurricane with no electricity. He asked me why I chose to be gay, I responded it's not a choice... then I asked him to look back in his life and to tell me when he had to make that decision to be straight or gay. He said, he didn't have to do that, he just knew. I simply said BINGO. He got it and was so supportive of me and loved my friends and partner at the time. Another thing I want to say about the scene when Ilya talked about his mother and that she would have loved Shane, like I love you. That exact scene is said between the 2 main characters in the 3rd movie of The Falls trilogy. Consider that trilogy. I loved your reaction. I also want to say, my eyes did a lot of sweating during this episode. I'm also glad you two are getting to be with each other in NYC. Peace.

G S

Oh! I forgot to mention a shoutout: "What Chaos" is the name of the straight boy reaction channel that I've adopted as my "token straight boys" (LOL). They're very much straight "sports bros" but are beautifully open-minded, playful, and thoughtful in how they appreciate and discuss Heated Rivalry. For anyone who plans to go in a binge of "Heated Rivalry reactions" now, I recommend checking them out on Youtube.

Kai

Thank you for this. Please consider to react to Invisible Boys next, only 10 episodes.

Mae

Omg Reel-Time mention! I have actually been watching them for years now. They are great, just like you two, whom I more recently discovered. :)

Arranit Malushaj

Jacob Tierney and Rachel Reid make me proud as fuck to be a Canadian. I love that my tax dollars directly funded a portion of this cinematic masterpiece of a show, and that my country supports such art. I'll never take it for granted again, but I WILL bask in this beautiful moment in queer media.

Claire Punke

Yes those guys just seem so nice. And the interviews were full of so many goodies

Mae

I would recommend ppl from both communities to watch the other if they haven't already.

gabi felix

Yes! I totally agree. I was just shocked because Bradley is definitely one of the most beautiful men I’ve ever seen 😭

CorreiaFoxx

Jacob Tierney 👑said today on the what chaos! Podcast he will not have a bigger budget for season2 and 3( yes he said 3😍) his words ‘once you make it for this budget and it turned out this well. They assume you can make it for that budget all the time.’ but whatever it works and I think he’s a genius and he’ll make it work again and I hope he sticks to almost unknown people for the rest of the cast for season two and three.

Amber Walker

Lmao the hunger games but better reference

K

I'd say they only need to increase the budget to pay the boys more. What they accomplished budget they had is nothing short of amazing. Every episode felt like a mini movie.

sirius

I was bawling my eyes out this whole episode and now I cried again so thanks😭😂❤️ I love this show so much, Hudson, Connor and all the other actors are so amazing, Rachel Reid is amazing, Jacob Tierney is amazing! Everyone who worked with this show is just amazing😭❤️

Claire Punke

Yes watching these two together is addicting both on and off screen

K

I only subscribe to Bradam, Reel Time, Petty Pumpkins, Niall No Chill and A Story Worth Telling. Reel Time are the only straight guys I pay for.

Yara Heuvelman

My absolute favorite thing about this episode is how quiet it was. Like there’s barely sounds, let alone music. It’s not until they say ‘i love you’ to each other that the music starts up again. Jacob tierney your mind…

K

I hope their new agents never make them change themselves to be more Hollywood.

Claire Punke

Yes there's the Teen Vogue Compliment Battle, Buzzfeed Thirst Tweets, and then I also like the one where they reply to texts from fans. They're all so good

Arte

You did a better list than mine 🤣😂 . I was so excited before watching the reaction i listed only the two most recents but yes i love the others that you’ve listed too

ReignSage

omg I cant wait for the reaction to the interviews

Claire Punke

Yes he's such a chameleon! I can't wait to see what he can do in other roles (and in s2 obvs). I wanna see him play some crazy characters haha

K

It will be very interesting to see the comparison between and Heated Rivalry and that first season of Queer As Folk. We have come so far in 25 in how our lives are depicted.

K

Bradley: Name another blockbuster starring a gay man.......that's not such an impossible mission 🤣🤣🤣

asaintpi

Beautiful ending. Sadly, none of the cast will qualify for Emmy Awards since it is a Canadian show that was bought after production by HBO, rather than an American series. And worse, starting this year due to Trump's tariff threats, only Canadians can win our "Emmys", which will deny Connor Storrie the award he totally deserves. But Hudson and Francois will win Actor and Supporting Actor for sure up here.

Claire Punke

I cannot wait to see you guys react to interviews! They've been helping me through the withdrawal lol. And also it seems like a new photoshoot drops like every day... they are keeping us fed!

Steven Jump

I've been watching Reel Time off and on for a long time and really like their reactions. I love the Loon scene. It's so funny then tender. The actor who plays Scott Hunter is openly Bi. He came out a few years ago. He's the only out actor that I know of in the cast.

K

Hudson and Connor had zero careers before Heated Rivalry. Three weeks before leaving dor Canada Connor Storrie was still waiting tables at a restaurant across the street from Amazon MGM and Hudson was a server at a spaghetti restaurant. They literally got plucked from nowhere.

Megan

Yes!! Seconding Invisible Boys!

Vegard Løknes

This show was a little too much for me starting it, but it showed some heart and acting skills beyond just the sex scenes, and I love how it ended. I guess I'm a fan. Andor didn't do to well in the poll, so if y'all have time, I recommend watching it on your own, it's too good to pass up, even if you don't do reactions.

Millie Henderson

loved this so much !! thank you for your lovely reactions !! hope you both have the best new year! xx🎊🎊

t

Now I need to know if you saw them voicing acting on the Quinn app!

Megan

The little dance Ilya does when he’s eating, right after Shane pushes his arm down in an attempt to get him to stop eating 😆 I didn’t notice it until my second watch, but it’s the cutest.

sirius

Legittt I was flabbergasted

Rachel

And yes you HAVE to read the books (which btw have twice as many sex scenes just to warn you) but the show I love so much how it adapts from the book but just adds to it doesn’t take anything away - they both compliment each other so do so so so well. Yes definitely read you will love.

Lea

Great reaction ! I loved this show so much. I can't wait for you guys to react to some interviews and behind the scenes. They are really funny and interesting, especially the teen vogue and buzzfeed interviews !

sirius

Don't get me wrong, I love What Chaos! I even followed them way before Heated Rivarly, they are a great hockey podcast but I personally loved Empty Netters WAY more as a reaction/review channel to Heated Rivarly. They too are a hockey podcast that I didn't even know about before this show but now I've watched all of their HR videos and some of their other ones too and they are awesome👌❤️

Ludy

THANK YOU. ❤️

Rikke Hestvik

Love your reactions ❤️this has been the best journey ever!!

Ludy

Connor Storrie and Ilya Rozanov don't even LOOK like the same person and I can't explain it.

sirius

It's not quite 12 years guys! By now it's been like 8 years 😂🫶🏼

Ludy

I feel like he didn't leave BECAUSE he was in shock though. It feels very "oh shit I crossed a boundary and am not supposed to be seeing this" so he left. The fact that he didn't tell Yuna solidified that for me. He was just content to pretend he didn't see it at all for Shane's sake.

Rachel

Btw speaking of empty netters now that u have watched episode 6 you gotta watch their reaction and review omg

Hugh C

Hmm. That glimpse of baby Adam reminded me of the clips on YT of Connor as a bubbly baby chatterbox. What a journey that dear boy has had.

Emar

Thank you so much for another great reaction guys! This one really made me feel like I was watching for the first time again.

sirius

Omg that is adorable😭😂❤️

sirius

There is also a side character who is a trans hockey player in the cast!! 😍🫶🏼

sirius

Yes, thank you Canada and your tax dollars for this beautiful show🥹🫶🏼

Ren Summers

What I most love about this episode is the fact that Ilya felt so safe with Shane's family. He was at home, eating a home cooked meal! He says to Shane WE ARE SAFE HERE! That made me cry cuz for the first time Ilya has a family. No one is shouting, no one is calling him lazy or wanting money from him. I love Ilya. I can't wait for you guys to read the books so you will be able to understand more about his life and also Shane's. Love you both.

Ludy

I love love. I love seeing you two together. I ove these characters getting to be together. I LOVE LOVE. I watch A LOT ot TV, y'all... And this show was phenomenally done. I just cannot wrap my head around it. Jacob Tierney's brain is magical and I will follow him to the ends of the earth.

Sara

I need to know why you have a Detroit Fedorov jersey when his number retirement ceremony is in 2 weeks...AHHHHH!!!

Rachel

You guys should drop a post to have people drop in links to interviews and stuff for you to watch (I know I have a list! :)

Ivalani

Great reaction guys! I love this episode, it's so true to the book, and after all the drama, angst and sneaking around from previous episodes, it feels like a warm hug. I love Ilya so much, as soon as he was sure Shane loved him back he obliterated all his protective walls and turned into the softest sweetest loverboy, called himself Shane's bf in front of Shane's parents who he met 15 minutes ago, he was all in. It was so good to see them relaxed and happy after they kept each other at a distance for so long. Oh and did you catch, during the ILY scene, that Ilya says ILY in Russian twice and then switches to English? Swoon.

tokkipcy

Omg I hope you guys react to connor and hudson interviews like the thirst tweet one, compliment battle and rapid-fire question one 😩

Tyah Reacts

Can’t believe you guys moved to NY! I live in Brooklyn🫶🏽🗽

Dionne Lakey

Definitely watch their interview on Them YT channel

Steens

I'm only part through but "did Rolex say you can be gay?" made me laugh out loud :D

Ivalani

No spoilers here either - I just read a new interview with Rachel Reid and she mentioned that season 2 (and I'm hoping 3) could combine The Long Game and Role Model, since their timelines overlap. I'm so excited, I love Troy and Harris so much and from what I've seen, they are the second most popular couple in the series after Shane and Ilya, I can't wait to see who they cast. I hope we get fresh faces with talent to spare and amazing chemistry, like we got with Hudson and Connor.

Colleen

I really enjoyed watching all of your reactions to these. And welcome to New York!

Nicole

this is so not even the point but I didn’t know you guys were from(?) michigan!!! go wings!!! and sorry, but go green!

Ivalani

Yes, Shane is spiralling and Ilya is completely calm, in the book he even calls that day one of the best days of his life. 😭

Jeanine

Yes I’ve read the books and I was curious through the whole show how they would portray all this inner monologues we got in the books on screen. Connor absolutely pulled it off because I felt that through his acting.

DW

highly encourage you to read the books. I'd suggest this reading order: Heated Rivalry, The Long Game, Role Model and then Game Changer. Common Goal is more of an off shoot of Game Changer and Tough Guy can be last, it feels a little disconnected compared to the others but it is a sweet story. I think season two will be set up like season 1 where it focuses on The Long Game and has bits and pieces of Role Model and maybe the other two when they have overlapping moments with Shane and Ilya. Ilya makes amazing appearances in every single book. I wouldn't be surprised if they split The Long Game into season 2 and 3. You have been amazing and watching you both react to this show has been such a joy. Thank you!

JessieC

the comment section of every interview is like "has Hudson had ANY media training?" And Connor at least once in every interview being like "yikes, babe"

JessieC

yeah I don;t think a lot was lost not having the budget for sports cars and indoor private hockey rinks etc. I almost don't WANT a bigger budget except to pay the employees more.

Eva

Loved your reaction, but I think it’s important not to downplay the fact that Ilya is Russian. He simply cannot come out the way Scott Hunter or Shane can. Even if this is fiction, it still matters to acknowledge the reality faced by LGBTQ+ people in Russia and many other countries. They are not given the same freedom of choice as people in the West. This isn’t about personal fear or hesitation; it’s about systemic repression, violence, and the very real possibility of exile just to survive. For Ilya, this means the risk of public backlash, losing sponsors, but also being forced to renounce his homeland and losing the ability to visit his mother’s grave. Sadly, the courage to come out is a luxury that some people in repressive countries can’t afford. On a related note, I highly recommend another reaction channel on Patreon and YouTube, A Story Worth Telling. It’s run by two Brits who react to queer media and representation in Pop culture through a political lens, and they’re genuinely great. They also reacted to Heated Rivalry—still waiting for episode 6, though. Thanks again. Love you guys!

Chris K.

"My mother didn't suck" ---- "She would have loved you" 💔💔 let me just die real quick.. 10000/10 all the awards

Chris K.

I'd say EMMYS for allll but they just explained that they are not eligible for them since its a foreign production 🤦Miss Canada, you better come thru with your own awards!!!

André P

I can guarantee that one of next season’s episodes will be titled Galina, another The Plane and another Candlelight. They’re defining, salient moments of Rachel Reid’s The Long Game. And then there should be episodes with the MC from the other books in Rachel’s series. Some have been mentioned or appeared in season 1: Kyle (the Kingfisher’s barman), Ryan Price (the goon from episode 4). Also Troy Barrett, who will be Ilya’s teammate in Ottawa.

icyguess

Guys. I want to thank you for pointing out how courageous Connor and Hudson are. I had just said something very similar in the chat a few hours before your reaction dropped. They are not backing down from anyone or anything and I love them for it. Their confidence in themselves and each other is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in a long time. Let’s start a revolution keeps playing in my head.

Sara

cannot wait for you to react to the interviews, y'all are the best!

Steens

Great idea!

André P

A Story Worth Telling is a good team of reactors but they might not be everyone’s favorites. They interrupt every 10 seconds (I swear) to comment and philosophize. Interesting but sometimes infuriating.

Katrina Cook

My mom was shocked about the missionary position also. I had to explain (in detail) how they could be in that position. 🤣 I also explained some other things to her. It was a good conversation!

André P

What Chaos is a channel where the reactors had 2 lengthy interviews with Jacob Tierney. Excellent material. Jacob is often hilarious, always thoughtful and very articulate. Plus, you’ll learn a lot about the show itself. Jacob has mentioned 3 seasons, so there should be a lot of material to develop.

André P

2 great interviews with Jacob on What Chaos channel. Lots of meat for HR lovers.

alee

oooooh yay i'm so excited for you guys to watch interviews/other content!

Milana Smile

thank you for letting us be part of your journey with this beautiful beautiful series! can‘t wait for 2027 and i will be right here with you :)

Lindsay

Shane: I have an idea *immediately* Adam: once in every room 💀💀💀 I’m ctfuuuuu 😭

Steens

So sad this is done with you guys but what a fun reaction!! Love seeing everyone get all swoony at the boyfriend/husband behaviour and the shock at dad. Loved your discussion after. Their chemistry in interviews is all there like crazy too. They are just each other’s people!! You’re one of the only react channels I’m keeping that I subscribed to on Patreon. Looking forward to watching more shows with you!

flor

Such a beautiful and perfect ending!! Everyone involved did an amazing job and I couldn't be any more grateful for it. I feel like we were so lucky to have Connor and Hudson as Ilya and Shane, both of them are incredible actors and have such a bright future ahead of them. You're gonna love them even more when you watch more of their interviews and see not only their dynamic but also how insightful and articulate they both are when it comes to talking about the show. Thank you Jacob, thank you Rachel and thank you Canada you've made this holiday season the best one everrr 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Laura

I have been WAITING for your reaction video!!! I am sat for the evening to watch! 👏🏻

Sigrid

It's been a wild ride, and it has been such a fun time watching with you guys <3 I'm gonna miss Shane and Ilya so much, I honestly think I could have watched 2 weeks real time of them at the cottage and not gotten bored.

Rose

Every time Adam tucks invisible hair behind his ears a butterfly gets its wings

Danny

Your reactions are the best! They are so honest, empathetic, funny and insightful. What you understood and what other critics understood is that the show used sex as a language, both as cinematic language and a language used between Shane and Ilya to express themselves. The sex scenes each showed how their dynamic changed as their relationship changed. And they didn't cut away unlike other shows that tend to avoid showing gay sex in detail. You might get a shot of butts and then it cuts to black or fades away, and that's it. And it's not showing sex just to be smutty, even though it's hot and sexy and realistic. It turns the trope of the slow burn on its head, where the physical attraction and sex happen first, and the feelings happen later. Anyways, I love your reactions and I can't wait for season 2!

Sarah

It’s insane how they didn’t even have any kind of audiences for the Scott scene at the start, or like in the ice rink or no paparazzi in the first episode etc. it’s amazing how they added it all in after

Joy2464

Hahahaha!! YESSSS!! Atta boy Clarence.

Jazz

Could you guys please react to the actors’ videos? Two I recommend would be their Compliment Battle on TeenVogue, and reading thirst tweets on BuzzFeed!!!! Thank youuu❤️

Joy2464

Bradley forgetting what he was going to say....twice! I laughed so hard. That's my life.

Danny

I have to add that both Connor and Hudson were working as waiters about a week or two before they signed their contracts for HR! This is a sign that we need more shows and movies to cast unknown talent and that sometimes a massive budget and Hollywood isn't needed to be successful!

Rebecca Renshaw

Is that a Sergei Federov signed jersey?? Didn't know Bradley knew puck like that... Loved all of the Heated Rivalry reactions and I can't wait to see what you guys react to next ❤️❤️❤️

Annika Gestrin Lindelöf

Probably because the the long game is much longer than HR and they will probably get in some from book 5 about Ottawas team.. 🤞😁

Annika Gestrin Lindelöf

Year 2026 will be known in history to be only a countdown for 2027 premier of S2 of Heated rivalry. 😁🥳

Mel Baker

Not only was that the most heartfelt, desperately said ‘ I love yous ‘ from both of them. But to wake up to an ‘ Good Morning, I like you’… that’s was just the sweetest think ever. To be thinking, that Shane asked for honesty and that was , what he wanted to say , barely awake ❤️🥹. I don’t know anymore , if that was in the books.

DP

I’m dying of all the gays now showing up in hockey sweaters or trying to find something sports related for reactions or in general.

MavenCree

Guys, you gotta remember it's not the same situation as with Scott. Ilya has neither American nor Canadian citizenship. Any hint of him being gay and Russia would yank his passport and pull him back to their country. He needs to have residency or citizenship elsewhere before they can go public. That's why he was considering marrying Svetlana. And yes, same sex marriage was legal in Canada at the time, but he needs residency first to protect himself.

DP

It makes the viewing experience so much better when u don’t cast known actors

MavenCree

1:01:20 - MOMAGER MODE ACTIVATED! LOL!

DP

I have never understood why my gays do this. I know bald gays that’s do it. What are you tucking?

DP

U want bonus Patreon content ? React to the empty netters recaps and livestream of this show. They need all their flowers

Tara Cutress

Ok I've watched it all with you now. I LOVED seeing your reactions 😄😃 I've been watching all these alone because noone in my real life knows about it, so it was great to have the company. My favourite part was seeing your faces during the sex scenes because SAME!! 😅🤣😳😲😲😲😃😃😃 I also got the same hazy gawd dannnng face during those bits 🤣🤣 hilerious. And right there with you guys during the biggest awe moments 🥹🥹 I've not felt this affected sinse Skam, this was the notebook movie for boy love and I'll not get over it for a long time.

taylinn 🪩

FELLOW NEW YORKER HERE!! so happy you're moving to the city!

Maxime Rivest

Is this the 7th reaction of this episode of Heated Rivalry I watch? Yes. Am I going to watch this one as well? Hell yeah.

K

That's how most parent's act when they are faced with a gay kid and I think that borders on negligence and abuse. Just like when they told Shane that they had a feeling that he was gay. Look at how his whole demeanor change when Rose confronted Shane. That should have been his parents years ago. They would have saved the agony of confusion and fear that he might lose their love.

Grace

Dear god, thank you for finally posting this! I've been dying to see your reaction. Starting now!!!!

Megan

Another content creator whose reaction videos to HR I enjoy is Tyler Conroy (@tyvid5 on IG). He only posts clips (not the entire show), but his reactions are amazing.

Mark Edwards

Probably not going to be well received but I found this episode kind of anti-climatic after E5, which was the series high point for me. Liked it, didn’t love it. I’d rank my favorites as 5, 3, then 6. I think the end scene in the car with no dialogue was the letdown. Just sort of petered out for me. Still looking forward to S2.

Celila

there are also two interviews with Jacob (writer/director etc.) on the What Chaos! podcast on youtube - one after 3 episodes and one after 6 episodes. edit: in today's he even said that they probably won't get more budget for season 2 ... since they've already shown what they can do with so little budget, he doubts he'll get more :/ which is rough! they should crowdfund season 2 !! lol

Celila

for those wondering what was said in the end credits scene in the car, i highly recommend reading the Harper's BAZAAR interview with hudson williams. there are two questions about this: What were you and Connor saying to each other in the credits scene? The music kicks up, but you're talking to each other the whole time. Was that scripted or improv? Hudson: That was all improv. Jacob said, “This is what ends our show. So just be Shane and Ilya after this drive.” And it felt like there was an element of both Connor and Hudson mixed into Shane and Ilya, just, “Wow, we did it. We're going to have done something.” I think that was the closest our lines blurred between who we were in that moment and where they are in that moment. It was really beautiful, actually. Do you remember what you actually said? Because I am sure there will be internet lip readers trying to sleuth it out... Hudson: I think we said a lot of things like, “I can't believe we've done this.” I remember a lot of “I love you”s and “Wow—I can't believe we've done it. I can't believe this happened.”

Abi

the reaction to shane's dad at the cabin was so real 😭

Kara

And it looks signed 👀

bondbond53

I just can not put my finger on how much chemistry these 2 leads have. It is actually insane. There's been plenty of queer stories with amazing acting and chemistry but idk what it is about Connor and Hudson that has completely bewitched me body and soul. Maybe it's HOW comfortable these 2 guys are at portraying all that these characters feel and do, no matter their sexuality. Watching their interviews you can see how open they've been with each other, how much they are on the same wavelength. These are 2 actors that love their craft and have taken it very seriously and I am so so so happy that they were given the chance to showcase that. People sometimes talk about unknown actors shooting up to stardom, you know the ones that have had minor roles or have gone mostly under the radar, but in Connor and Hudson's case they were genuinely unheard of. It is actually so inspiring that in Connor's case specifically he could've had his breakout role in his Joker 2 appearance considering it's a major plot point but despite everything it is with this show that he has been afforded the attention he deserves. I think it also has to do with how much the guys have fully embraced the source material and the fans. You can see the care and understanding. So many actors turn away from it, obviously for various reasons, but it's refreshing to see two men not shame the women that have championed these stories to a large degree. Instead of talking in black and white terms they've been open to discuss the good, the bad and they ugly in regards to fandom culture and depictions of queer stories and where straight women fit in this equation. Overall, being someone 2-3 years older than the two actors has actually inspired me so much. I tear up thinking about how much they deserve this. I think it all finally hit when seeing Connor lip syncing to Madonna in that one video. The freedom, the authenticity, the joy <3

CG

Love you shouting out Empty Netters and Reel Time. Also loved What Chaos (interviewed Jacob Tierney twice) and Reel Rejects. The str8 boys being so into this show gets me. Some were in tears several times and one channel actually shared how this Heated Rivalry community is helping them heal. One of the crazy things that this show did that is so needed right now, and I mean so need it right now, is that it has built a community. It has built an inclusive, loving, curious and open community of people from all walks of life, from different racial and cultural backgrounds, of all genders and orientations. I think about how many very conservative people recently, especially men, have gone online and on socials to complain about how every show seems to need to have a queer character. This show has given the antithesis of that. It has had straight guys yearning for more of this gay love story and actually seeing themselves in the experience. Again, we f****** need that.

CG

Add Yuna to the great women on this show.

Sarah

I’m a bi female and the fact there are people out there who don’t know missionary isn’t just for the straights is wild 🫢😄 like, theres still a hole there ffs it’s just further down 🤣🤣

badr

you guys saying you're curious how season 2 is gonna look like...oh honeyy

TheWhiteQuill

Been a blast watching this with you both! One thing I want to mention and for going forward with the series... is that ilya and Shane are in a very different position to Scott. Scott is at the end of his career and his partner is not involved in hockey at all. Shane and Ilya have had their whole careers pitted as rivals... the fallout from them coming out would be different. People would feel they had been lied to about the rivalry and also may think they had thrown games etc (Even Shane's mom asked if he had let Ilya win) ... so that's a whole other level of pressure for these two.

bondbond53

On a separate note, I want to speak from my experience and showcase the less talked about representation side of this show. There's lots of discussion about the queer representation and to a lesser degree the Asian representation with Shane. I am here to add to that and praise the show for portraying such a complex, understanding and genuine depiction of a Eastern European. It is so rare that we are portrayed with so much complexity and not reduced just to an accent and cold demeanour in mainstream Western media. Ilya is genuine such a special character because he shows how warm we actually are as people. We don't smile to strangers, we are a bit more guarded, we dislike small talk but when you become our friend, someone we love, we open up so much and you are in our life forever and invited into our heart. That's why as soon as Ilya allows himself to imagine something more with Shane he immediately becomes soft and open to him. Connor did an absolute phenomenal job with Ilya

Emma Langston

empty netters going from "wait gay guys can do missionary?" in ep 1, to talking about bottom prep and how shane sometimes has top energy and talking about how they would be verse because you could decide who bottoms with a coin toss like in a game???? straight men can be dope, occasionally.

CG

I know everyone says that the dad should have stayed, but should he have? What was he going to do? If you accidentally walked in on someone you know kissing, would you stick around to talk about it? Especially if you weren't really supposed to be there? I think any of us would have left. Maybe he should have said hey let's talk later and gotten the hell out of there, but getting the hell out of there was the right thing to do.

Natasha

So glad to have watched this. 😘

Scott aka Blue62

Wonderful reaction (as always) and wonderful wrap up. This show feels like a watershed. It feels like it will be referenced whenever new queer media is made. Happy New Year to you both!

sobelou

Again, no words for how much I enjoyed your reaction to #6. I've found HR to be probably the most fascinating queer show in recent times. It's definitely adult, when compared with jewels like Young Royals and my favorite, Heartstopper. Heated Rivalry is definitely a milestone, as you rightly pointed out. And definitely I'll be waiting for your reaction to interviews, etc. The chemistry between Hudson and Connor is absolutely captivating. Thanks guys!

Oneiropolis

Ah, lads. Thank y'all for your incredible reactions. I so enjoyed watching this series with y'all.

Michael

Welcome to New York City.

CG

You got it just right. This episode was intended to be anticlimactic. It was meant to just be two guys in love, who needed some time just to be two guys in love. Jacob Tierney has said that he knew this might be controversial, but felt it was what the story needed. We had the big climactic rom-com scene in episode 5, and this was just the opportunity to get to know each other for the first time in the story and to ease into what a relationship might be. I get why people don't like the last scene, but I think the heading off into the sunset thing is kind of fun, but I also love that you see them driving but don't know what they say. To me, that does what a good book does: it gets my own creativity going and I can imagine where the drive goes from here. Their story is kind of an open road from here, so I think it is completely fitting that the end of the story is the open road.

CG

There are actually a lot of other really good ones who have responded to this show. Believe me, I have gone down the rabbit hole on this one. Another one I really love is reel queer. Heybrianasimone gets WAY into it. Lots of fun ones.

Ava

Y’all should react to interviews with Hudson and Connor if you get the chance, the compliment battle and thirst tweets are so funny

Andrew S

Thank GOD this is out...I've been watching the show through your reactions so the wait has been brutallll

Izzy

Oh my god reel time mention this is crazy for me

Irene

LMAO shout out to all the reaction channels! you mayyy have been a recommendation I gave on discord for a different queer reaction channel called A Story Worth Telling

Stephanie Bornstein

Loved getting to watch this when I got home from work today💞

makensie

as someone who grew up going to a "cottage" (any sized house by the lake) in the muskokas this episode was absolute perfection - hearing a loon for the first time in the dark is definitely an experience lol. also... i somehow got through the whole season before learning that not only did they film a lot in my uni town, but that the first scene was filmed on campus. next time I'm there I shall pay my respects to the sacred grounds in which our close personal friends first met🫡

Megan

Yes, sooo many great ones! I have also spiraled and watched waaay too many 😆 I figure it lowers my rewatch count if I’m watching reaction videos instead of straight up rewatches (Reheated Rivalry, lol)!

Chelsea

This was so fun to watch with you guys as always! It was such a great adaptation and I love everything about it! One of the really interesting things I think was how much of an audience and following this already had from the books. And the fact that mostly that was made up of women is so fascinating. The m/m romance genre has always been so popular with women, it’s just that most people didn’t really pay attention to it. I think a really similar thing happened with 50 shades of grey and bridgerton. The books already were very popular, but again mostly with women. Jacob tierney (and Conner and Hudson) talk a bit about this in some interviews.

Michael

You guys need to listen to Ember & Ice on Quinn. It’s wonderful. The first installment already has over 202,000 plays. It will help with the withdrawal from Heated Rivalry. There are only two episodes released so far. Hudson and Connor are amazing in it.

Di

The continuous shot from them arriving at the cottage to them lying on the couch is amazing!

PyQio

Yeah, the "fixing games" part could easily be a whole season's turning point. I know it's different, but look at the Shane Pinto situation in the NHL. They had to prove he never gambled on hockey, and people still made jokes about it for months and years. I don't even know how the league would react if they found out that two of their best players had been in a relationship for over a decade while playing against each other.

Ivalani

Yeah exactly, not the same situation as Scott and Kip's at all and a very real possibility of someone accusing them of conflict of interest. Even Shane's mom who knows and loves Shane more than anyone asked if he ever let Ilya win. Now imagine the reaction of your average homophobic hockey bros, endless reddit threads, conspiracy theories, maybe even actual threats because some fans can be crazy. Also, NHL is really homophobic, both the real one and the fictional one in the books.

Maria Stoycheva

"enjoying things as thoroughly as we do" is a crazy way to put it but yes, we certainly are those kind of people :D maybe a little too thoroughly, in my case, but we do what we can, right? :D

sirius

I respectfully disagree, I think they are best enjoyed in the order they were published. Many moments don't make sense if you read it like that. I didn't read them completely in order, bc I read heated rivarly first and then rest in order but I WISH I had read them in order

Annika Gestrin Lindelöf

Second this. If you're reading read the all. Ilya is in all and the universe is fantastic! 💯❤

Annika Gestrin Lindelöf

Love the interview and when he talked about Ilya eating pasta. Connor ate so much because he wanted to eat on TV. Brilliant! 😂😂😂

kelly earnest

Also if illya came out now he's on visa here he would be sent back to Russia and prob killed or something for being a pit gay celebrity so there that also

Annika Gestrin Lindelöf

Second Rmpty netters. I love Sean, that makes a very good job balancing the other two. 😅 😂 But yes amazing to see these hockey bros loving and crying över a queer love story.❤

Marry

thank you guys, i loved watching this show again with you! have a great new year!!! i can’t wait for the reactions of the hudcon interviews

Maria Stoycheva

on the topic of 'leaving the show more open-minded', here's some oversharing from me because why not :D I'm a bi woman, who, due to the fact that I live in Eastern Europe, mostly hooks up with men. I showed my current FWB (straight man) ep.1 of HR. told him he'll appreciate it, if nothing else because I will be on top of him by minute 15 :D lo and behold, he ends up sharing with me that he enjoys prostate massages. I've never done that before but I am generally not opposed to it. he sends me some educational materials and we end up doing it. and I absolutely love it and cannot wait to do it again! I am not saying that it wouldn't have happened without HR but HR was a great conversation starter and gave me the kick I needed to do some research on my own and focus on the positives instead of on my fear of not being good at it, or not feeling comfortable, or hygiene worries (which I have about my own bits too, of course!). not to mention that I am more ready than ever to try to date more women and nb people. I really need this kind of energy in my life and I am done pretending to be something I am not (apart from with family, but that's a whole other trauma :/)!

Satu

I think I read somewhere that Jacob was also told to not end it with a scene that would try set up a season 2. Probably because that's not a satisfying ending if this ended up just being a one season show. Riding off to the sunset is a good way to end a show, if this was to be the final ending of this story. It's also such a classic way to end a story.

Satu

The show also takes place during a time when LGBT rights got actively worse in Russia. In 2014 (the year of the Olympics in the show and in real life) Russia introduced a new law that refuses to regognize that trans people exist and that declated LGBT movements as extremist organisations. And just being openly queer can be seen as being part of LGBT movement/organisation. Essentially it means you can be treated like a terrorist for being queer. I know the show doesn't really go into depth about Russian politics (although Ilya's fear when saying he doesn't want to find out what would happen to him is so palpable that it's really all we need) but it really is about life and death for LGBT people in Russia. And it's been getting worse since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Satu

Hollywood is boring 😅. We need to direct our focus on stuff made elsewhere. Even the shows mentioned here, Heartstopper and Young Royals, are smaller non-hollywood productions, even if they have that Netflix money. One was made in Britain and the other in Sweden. I bet their budgets are way smaller than other Netflix shows.

Hugh C

Indeed. I think a world-renowned Russian ballet dancer fell out of a window there a few years ago.

Hugh C

Didn't the final episode of Queer As Folk S2 UK (OG) ca. 2000 end with "driving off into the sunset"?

eSsiE

Having read The Long Game (and all the other books in the series) before watching episode six, the scenes where they talk about Ilya’s mother hit so much harder. I love the queer and Asian representation in this season and they way consent is portrayed as a very sexy part of their relationship from the beginning. And I cannot wait to have other serious topics touched with as much care and vulnerability as Jacob has done with everything in this first season. I am also a little scared. Looking forward to watching this unfold with you. Why is 2027 so far away?

Cassy G

The visa is issued by the country you're in, not where you're from.

Cassy G

Question. Feel free not to answer. I've seen how much love gay men have for EP 3. Is there an element of it being easier to identify with Kip and fantasise about having this beautiful romance with a hot athlete or are they just such a wholesome, sweet couple that they melt your heart? That EP was sweet for me but it's the one I don't rewatch because it doesn't have the same appeal to me, but I love seeing it gets love.

Charley Rekcur

Omg yes and react to it for us. But make it loud enough that we can here the audio.

Andreina Colina

I don’t know who’s cuter, Ilya and Shane or you two guys. Kisses from Argentina 💕

Matt Allen

Hi! do you know what content creator Adam talked about in the intro? something about "...two straight guys reacting and a very good reaction video.." .? I'd like to watch that...

Sussu

Thank you for the great reactions and equally so for the amazing space you provided us HR stans to freak out about the show together! this december has brought me back to my teenage fandom years in a way i honestly did not expect to ever get to experience again :D looking forward to following along with whatever reactions you end up doing next year :)

Jenny_M

I'm so glad I'm a part of this community thanks to this show! Thanks to you both for such thoughtful, passionate reactions - can't wait to watch more with you in 2026!

JMas

Unfortunately, in an interview with the What Chaos! podcast yesterday, Jacob Tierney said the budget will almost certainly not increase by much for next season. Interview is a great listen for discussions on getting rights for songs, background information on production and fun facts about episode 6 (like Connor Storrie really ate a lot of pasta in that last scene with Shane's parents lol).

Cheryl Wosley

Love, Love, Love, Empty Netters! Also... check out What Chaos! They had 2 interviews with the show creator Jacob Teirney. Episode 6 and yesterday after episode 6 dropped. Funny and sooooo informative.

ondraya

Don't have much to say except I loved this show and I loved your reactions! Can't wait for y'all to check out some interviews because Connor and Hudson have my whole heart.

Kiki Varas

I loved your reactions. Also can’t wait for you to react to their interviews and behind the scene videos! 💕

Imani

Their reaction to seeing the dad in the house is so freakin hilarious . 😭😭

Lee

I get this reaction from a typical pacing perspective, but I think it hits differently for a lot of queer people in a way that’s needed (maybe especially those of us with traumatic coming out experiences, can only speak for myself). I think the conflict filled itself in for me in all the ways I anticipated this going wrong…and then it all going so nicely. I haven’t seen that a lot, queer stories are often either too sad or too sanitized, and it was kinda a surprisingly healing thing I didn’t know would affect me so much. It’s less a “perfect show” kind of choice than it is like, a therapeutic move for some of the audience, and I think that has some value too. Like, this episode and show overall kinda breaks the rule of Chekov’s gun all the time. We’re shown a lot of risky behavior that feels like setting up another shoe to drop and end in disaster, and we get enough to have some conflict, but then the other shoe doesn’t always drop, or drops only gently. It’s “bad” storytelling maybe technically, but it’s a balm for an overly anxious and traumatized queer nervous system, and I think a lot of us needed it. So it’s a bold choice imo. If it’s mostly slow for you congratulations, you are probably more healthy and less damaged than me.

Lauren

True- although Connor killed Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker sequel, which is crazy.

QuickDraw JP

I love you guys beyond measure. Thanks so much for making the HR experience even better! I've made some art that celebrates all the sweet and sexy HR moments -- would love to gift you anything if you're keen :) https://shorturl.at/gQ8ew

Jago BC

Another fun hockey podcast is WhatChaos! They've had Jacob Tierney on twice now.

alexa

Omg yes react to their interviews!!

Snora

Literally how do you not cry through this whole ep??

Snora

I have so many favorites in this episode but Ilya being such a rock while Shane deals with his fear around his family is so critical. All of Ilya’s worst fears are gone once he disconnected from Russia. Ilya’s family is now Shane, and with sitting down with his parents he’s expanding that family to people who support him in ways he never could imagine. Empty netters said it best with “this is the best day of both of their lives”

Jessica s

awww thanks for shouting out Reel Time. I love those guys! So glad I joined your patreon. Watching beautiful men react to beautiful men has been so fun!

Jessica s

Also, full disclosure, I've watched every episode at least 4x. It's the only way I'm coherent enough to watch it with you guys and enjoy your reactions. So I'm not gasping and yelling and crying, hugging my own pillows, and wanting to run around the room screaming and can watch you do it instead lol

Anniina

I love love LOVED your reactions to this series😭🩷 I am beyond happy that we're getting a second season, and I'll be waiting for your reactions then too!🥹

joon paw

Arcane please!

Isitfridayyet88

Being Canadian I am so very proud of this show. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this with you both. You give those of us who maybe dont have a person to watch this with someone to experience it with. It was mind-blowing. Connor is from Texas of all God forsaken places. Hudson is Canadian which is so exciting! So thrilled for the love that has been sent their way. Im new to your patreon so I am going to head over to your reactions to my my favourite queer show Young Royals!

soph

not me sobbing at the sunrise scene and then fucking bursting into laughter at ‘come with me to quit my mlh hockey deals’. i love yall

Mahaleigh

yess please react to their interviews!! The Compliment battle one and thirst tweets one are good!

Zoie

Jacob Tierney has said the budget isnt that much larger for the second season (they had a hit show with a small budget so the higher ups are like why spend more?). He did say he may be able to get more things like access to building or songs or whatever because of the clout the show has now and the exposure people/brands would get by being on the show

booluther

Great reaction. You guys reactions to this show have been my fave of all the reactors! Looking forward to seeing your reactions to the interviews.

Bradam Reacts

I have to pretend like tomorrow we're getting another one

Bradam Reacts

OOOHHH maybe a Bradam wrapped DOES need to happen 😏 let us think 😭

Bradam Reacts

yes he is!! he took a little break but this last year recorded some VERY good VERY different music than he's used to putting out 👀 I think a single from a new album should be around the corner somewhere :)))

Jack

This Michigan boy is enjoying your looks!

Bradam Reacts

LMAOOO I was like ?? I recognize this little white boy 🤨

Bradam Reacts

literally not a bad episode. a clean sweep of beautiful TV

Bradam Reacts

☹️ a piece of his strong mother around his neck <#

Bradam Reacts

Shane got so mad 😭 he couldn't even find the joke Ilya was making afterward HAHA

Bradam Reacts

YEESSS we owe this show our authenticity and our insight on all levels

Bradam Reacts

Two Bradleys, one NYC! We can't wait 🥰 We'll come to you for some of your best tips and ideas ;)

sirius

Rightt😭😂

sirius

Yes😭💔

Bradam Reacts

okay this is kind of how it read, this makes sense

Bradam Reacts

I hate to say it but lots of times our parents know us better than we'd like them too 😭

Bradam Reacts

I actually don't know. What's our new year hyperfixation people???!!!

sirius

I mean how can you not? 🥹🫶🏼

Bradam Reacts

And we love you!!! Thanks for being one of our biggest supporters and being so active with us. We love all of your commentary <3

Bradam Reacts

the slow pacing = no hockey game. it just felt right. it wasn't an intense back and forth, just them and their chemistry

Bradam Reacts

SEE YOU THERE!! Can we gat a headcount on who's attending? 😏

Bradam Reacts

I'm convinced they are different people it's crazy

Bradam Reacts

it was such a refreshing watch. almost like a year-end palette cleanse. thank you so much for your kind words 💞 we couldn't agree more

sirius

Totally! Right now he's in the middle of filming a project he wrote, directed and filmed himself😌 He doesn't act in it (or only has a minor part) but he literally did everything else by himself! That's so impressive👏💗 I'm so exited to see that film once it drops! I'd love to see more indie stuff from Connor and Hudson even now that they are famous. I've watched their older projects and their indie stuff and it's so amazing, I can see why they got picked to play these characters! 👌😍

Bradam Reacts

well in all honesty it's adams' dad's 😭 we don't know who that is! 😭LMAO

Bradam Reacts

What a beautiful story! It's so simple, it just needs reframed to those who just can't understand in that moment :))) We're so excited for the adventures in the city 🫶🏼

Bradam Reacts

the quality of the show can stay right where it is and we would be the happiest of campers. everyone on set should be paid more and idek what they're being paid!!

Bradam Reacts

MOM MOM MOM MOM MOM. REAPING. GOING. NOW. ‼️

Bradam Reacts

honestly, besides the fact that I like to pick and choose when I like award shows, of course i'd love if they won or could be nominated but honestly, they don't need the validation from the academy!! I think the reception and love should be validation enough for this show. I cannot wait to see where it goes 💞

Bradam Reacts

oh Andor will be staying on our list for sure!!! I can't wait to watch one day

Bradam Reacts

of course!! that's our hope :)) like watching with friends for the very first time 💞

Bradam Reacts

Adam grew up in Michigan and Bradley from Texas 🥰

Bradam Reacts

Us too!! What a fun year we had and what and AMAZING year to come!

Bradam Reacts

agreed!! it can take you out of it when you recognize people. CAST UNKOWN ACTORS AGAIN

Bradam Reacts

2026 will be a nothing burger between to heated rivalry buns

Ludy

Your crazy Aunt Ludes loves you both right back.

Bradam Reacts

trying to spread out the heated rivalry as long as we can 😭

Bradam Reacts

that DAMN loon!! you've GOT to get over there again

Bradam Reacts

It's like ilya's whole disposition changed. A big weight off his shoulders, like he can be a little freer.

Bradam Reacts

Bradley and Connor were basically neighbors growing up 😭 except you would've never caught me out in Odessa LMAO central tx supremacy ‼️

Cathrin Johansson

I feel so empty now. I cant believe that the season is over. No words 😢 Love you guys, im happy you reacted to it, since it doesnt show in Sweden. Or I would have missed out. ❤️❤️❤️

K

🤴🏼

K

I thought about what he actually does become the new Joker in the DC movies but I kind of don't want that because those movie really suck now unless it's for Matt Reeves. I thought he'd be a great Blofeld to the new James Bond. I just don't want him being typecast as the gay actor in only gay roles. I want him to build on what Jonathan Bailey has been able to do.

K

That 15% momager cut

Adam Michaels

Great job both of you. I do have one question. What is the genesis for the Federov jersey? Is it a Rose call out cause she’s from Michigan? Are either of you Wings fans? It intrigued me so much seeing one for the finale. I am a New York Islanders fan but was a big of Federov when he was playing.

Satu

Yes! With a text that said something like "There were many rumors about Stuart and Vince... all of them true!" 😄

JustinThyme

Amazing video! I know you worked really hard and changed your schedule while moving to react to it! Thank you. Always insightful, honest, and thoughtful comments while being open candidly and horny at the same time (Looking at you Bradley while Adam gets a phone call😏.) Happy New Year and good luck with your move!

sirius

Oh I would hate for him or Hudson to be typecast, they are both so talented actors! But they are also wild and willing to throw themselves to almost any project so I would think that they'll get a variety of roles!❤️

nora

50:23 lmaooo love u guys sm 😭😭😭

Kiki Varas

Please do reactions to the heated rivalry cast interviews. 💕

Carla

I have seen this three times already 🤣

Francis C

50:32 is giving Goofy

Nicole Sheldon

I love your reaction videos!! You two are just such amazing, beautiful humans inside and out! You need to watch and react to Connor Storrie’s movie Riley!! ❤️

card

Love you guys but you gotta balance your audio levels 😭 Having the volume up enough to hear your normal speaking voices makes any vocal volume raises/screams/moans ear shattering to listen to 😭♥️

Meghan

I really do not know how we will survive until 2027… It’s literally torture! This show has me all messed up! 😭😭😭😭❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Mitch Nawojczyk

I re watched The Falls trilogy, then this reaction again and through the struggles in The Falls and hearing that line again (in both) gave me chills for the difference AND similarity.

Mitch Nawojczyk

I put this as a response to our original message, but wasn't sure if you would see it, so I'm putting here as well...... I re-watched The Falls trilogy, then this reaction again and through the struggles in The Falls and hearing that line again (in both) gave me chills for the difference AND similarity.

Vanessa Landry-Claverie

You guys need to read book 1 to have more info and need to read book 2 to understand what's gonna happen in season 2. Even if there are spoilers, Jacob just makes you want to know how he'll do it. Hudson and Connor are just so perfect in the roles.

Crystal K

I couldn’t have found better new friends to watch this with❤️

DommeElla

Omg, an excellent series!! Have you seen the trailer for season 2?

Archie Craven

It’s amazing, really. Ilya arrived at the Hollanders looking like he was bracing for impact, and minutes later he is happily stuffing his face with pasta - likely his first home cooked meal since his mother died - and grounding Shane. He has a new family, and this is further explored in The Long Game.

Kate Vaisberg

Thank you so much for your videos — it was really lovely to watch along with you. Even though this was already my fifth rewatch, it still felt engaging and meaningful. Watching it again made me think how nice it would be to see a rewatch from your perspective one day — especially revisiting the very first episodes and noticing how impressions of the characters can subtly change over time 🤍🙌

GB Slacker (Sara)

FYI - Queer As Folk was the TV show that brought together the straight girls and the gay boys during my college years. Went to weekly watch parties with my GBF.

Archie Craven

The women on this show are amazing. We all need our girl best friends. In my nearly 54 years on this planet, I never thought I would see this. The world needs this now.

joesteezy

Loved watching the series with you two!

Meghan

I think it would be fun if you all read The Long Game and then did a video like this on your thoughts of the book as well. I can’t wait to see what you think of it! It’s SO good. And if you think you cried during this… Holy shit, the long game is so freaking heartbreakingly beautiful! 😭❤️🥹

Heidi Roush

A Story Worth Telling is a great queer focused channel. I highly recommend their channel. They have amazing discussions about what is good and bad in queer media.

Robbie & Liz Gross

I loooooooved your reactions to this series ❤️ I’m late to the party, but sooooo happy I found you guys 🎉

TheWhiteQuill

I came back to spend the day re-watching the whole series with you both today :) Your reaction has been my favourite I've seen... and I've seen a LOT. You are both so adorable. I love your personalities! Maybe one day you can do a video telling us your stories... you spoke a bit about your coming out experiences in this video... I'd love to hear you speak on that and also on how you both got together.. if you ever feel comfortable sharing. I'm so glad I joined your patreon when you released your first reaction to this show, and I've been working through your catalogue. Your commentary is always so fun and thoughtful, and insightful for such young men. Anway, just wanted to leave another comment to show my appreciation :)

laura moerenhout

omg, the cedits. Might even be the best and you ignored. the very last second you see them . go watch the credits until the end

Kiana Banks

New fan here I just want to say I came for HR, but Im looking forward to checking out the other content here! Queer as folk(us) is arguably top 10 favorite show off all time for me.. queer or not the storyline and character development is top tier for me! Lots of drama and representation! Very smutty at times like heated rivalry! I’ve been waiting for reactors to get into it for forever! Can’t wait and heartbreak high is hilarious I’m looking forward to both rewatches with you guys!

McKenna

Instead of Empty Netters, support the podcast What Chaos!

Lanz

You should do a reaction of the audiobook version of the book. A video for each chapter.

Pamela

New Patreon member - I truly enjoyed your entire discussions thruout the series of HR. I did want to make a few comments that at this point in time I can’t imagine are spoilers or in any way problematic (altho if I’m wrong, obviously let me know immediately). First of all, Heated Rivalry would be one of the few times when I’d say that the tv series was better than the book. As an English major major in college (and simply someone who reads numerous novels) I would say that is almost never the case. It is in the minority. But what Jacob accomplished: what the amazing cast managed to do with chemistry that pealed the wallpaper off my walls and broke the windows in some of my rooms was fairly astonishing; and what the rest of the actors managed to do — in order to catapult Ilya and Shane toward their romantic getaway — was gut wrenching all on its own. I don’t believe that Scott and Kip continued their relationship between 2014 and 2017 when the Admirals won the Stanley Cup (altho I could easily be wrong) and so he took a remarkable risk when he pulled Kip down to the ice. Secondly, and I mentioned this in a separate comment, while you guys seemed to believe that most people were sympathetic towards Shane through the first few episodes in the series (and this may be a result of my having already read the book) I empathized with Ilya and thru the forums I was reading, it became clear that many MANY women were doing the same. Thus may have been superficial and just based on his looks (idk) but he was all they talked about during those episodes, except for the very ending of episode 2. The last thing I wanted to mention, and I had no intention of writing a small novella, was that if you decided to do reaction videos to a Queer as Folk, you should spend the money and get the original series with the original music that goes with the scenes. It’s difficult to know what exactly they have cut out if the show, but changing the music actually makes a difference in seriously important scenes that I can’t point out without giving things away. I’m not kidding. It makes a difference and if you ask anybody who has watched the show, they will tell you the same thing (I so I believe). But I would LOVE to hear you do reaction vids to QAF and while some of the material may be dated (as it came out in 2000 on Showtime, it broke the ceiling for series like Heated Rivalry to exist. So, more power to them!! And Brian Kinney is to die for… ❤️❤️❤️

JoTheRiveting

Y’all really got me with “Quit your day job” “✨Come with me to quit my MLH hockey deals✨”

Candace

Lmao 50:35-50:40 was fucking hilarious I almost spit up my water, also the shrieking I had to turn my volume down a few times (which I didn’t mind by the way) I love that yall love this as much as I do 😂. I’m a new Patreon member and after a few YouTube videos I was hooked I needed more of y’all’s chaotic energy 😭

Brandon Jensen

This show in one word you basically never hear or see today! - NATURAL

Jon Michaels

If it is so private, why are they wearing bathing suits in the lake before they walk up to the windows with towels, kissing in front of dad?

Kelly M

Hi, i absolutely loved your reactions to all of the episodes to HR. I have watched many reactions, and yours remain the best. In fact when my friends and i have rewatch parties, we now shout out our favorite Shilya quips and also our favorite "Bradamisms" now, including "i'm unwell" "i'm drooling" "my brain is melting" and "i should not be allowed to watch this" along with many others!😂 On a side note, would you ever consider reacting to early 2000's shows, such as Camp or DEBS as comparisons to newer shows?

SirMatelot

There is at least one house that you can see across the lake. Also, there may be kayakers, boaters, canoeists, etc. Remember, it's midsummer in Canada, July 2017

Jules R

Just subscribed binged this series (even though I already watched your yourtube reactions) and it was so wonderful. You two are such a beautiful couple and I loved watching you enjoy this all. Will be watching more reactions cause I need to keep watching your beautiful selves!

Elizabeth A Cuffe

Man now looking back at that drive to the cottage knowing that I drive that road frequently.

Kristin Crighton

I loved your reaction. I think I've watched the series about 5 times just watching full reaction videos and you see new things every time.. I loved the family dinner, seeing Ilya so relaxed. This was probably the first happy (and home cooked) family dinner (meal) he's had since his mother died. When they go to leave, the dad says check your phones, plural, implying that when they were alone in the house, David got his number. It was also striking that while they were at the cottage, Shane had Hayden, Rose and his parents (inadvertently) check in on him. Ilya had no one call. Shane has such a big support network compared to Ilya. It was so important that Shane and his parents brought him into the conversation at the table when talking about their plans. Now he'll have family in his corner for the first time since he lost his mother.

Kristin Crighton

A couple random things. I love that Ilya says I love you in Russian twice to Shane before saying it in English, like he was building up the courage. That bird call Shane made was actually a legitimate call that Loons use to tell others to stay away, he was basically marking their territory. The fireside scene was extra emotional for the actors because it was the last scene of the series filmed. There are clips of the bts after they wrapped. It was really cute. Also, you can actually stay at that cottage but it's currently booked through 2028. Season 2 comes out April 2027.

Cheryl Wosley

QAF all the way..... originally on HBO at Midnight on Thursdays....... I stayed up and went to work in the morning! That's commitment! They tried to hide it, but we rose to the occasion and committed to it, late night be damned! I hope you do watch it soon as I would love to see how the next generation reacts to it. I am 49!

Kisywisy

The original QAF from uk was amazing. I watched it as it came out (I’m that old)

Bananies

They have become incredibly curated. Just saying.

Michael John Rizzo

You guys are great, but you missed so many great lines because you kept talking, especially during the quieter moments between Shane and Ilya. Honesty, I had to stop your video because the fact that the nuances didn’t seem to matter really bothered me. I truly hope you replay the episode and really listen. It’s beautiful, especially when there’s very little being said because the performances are best when they aren’t saying a lot but expressing emotions with their faces and their bodies.

Nina Musillo

oooh you're in NY now? Welcome to Mamdanistan. Idk if either of you care about basketball, but I hope you got to enjoy some of the Knicks celebrations. What a year to join us. Ty for the fun reaction.

NuttyrockchickART

for anyone watch this june 26 if you read the books as lot of your questions are answered, also the next season is based on the long game (book 6), which is next book fully based on shane and ilya, though they mentioned/appear in the others. i suspect that book maybe 2 seasons, they have mentioned and scott and kip sequal seperatly as one of the books is more connected them. So don't feel down you have to wait because there is lots more to know and love and the 3rd shane book is coming out next year.

Adam

Can’t wait for season 2 thank y’all for thisss

VV

Re-watching your reactions and I have to say, if you guys want to rewatch HR through fresh eyes of another reaction channel... check out The Horror Bandwagon (great channel with Husbands who normally watch horror only and decided to check it out) and Omn1Media (who is a GREAT ally and always has very insightful takes on things).