Rose (Heated Rivalry)
| "Rose" | |
|---|---|
| Heated Rivalry episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Jacob Tierney |
| Written by | Jacob Tierney |
| Featured music | |
| Cinematography by | Jackson Parell |
| Editing by | Arthur Tarnowski |
| Original air date | December 12, 2025 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
"Rose" is the fourth episode of the first season of the Canadian sports romance television series Heated Rivalry, created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers novel series. Directed and written by Tierney, the episode was released on Crave on December 12, 2025.
The first season primarily adapts Heated Rivalry (2019), the second novel in the Game Changers series, which follows rival professional hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), whose on-ice animosity conceals a passionate, secret romantic relationship. The episode's title refers to Rose Landry (Sophie Nélisse) who makes her first appearance in the series and later becomes romantically involved with Shane.
"Rose" received critical acclaim, with praise directed at its direction, writing, structure, music, character development, and performances of Storrie and Williams, while the club scene was frequently highlighted for its emotional impact.