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Nicole Haase

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Michael Hobbes

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This was a worthwhile critique of media that depicted gay men as sexless accessories for the self-actualization of straight characters, but it makes no sense applied to a show exclusively dedicated to the story of two hot dudes who love fucking each other.

We’re only halfway through, but I already get a sinking feeling about Heated Rivalry. It comes out of a wave of gay-themed romcom material – from Heartstopper to Red, White and Royal Blue – that seems content to exploit gay culture without understanding it in a meaningful way. There is a weird kind of fetish in these works that desexes gay men just enough to make them palatable, like pets for young women (and it’s largely young women reading these books and driving sales).

December 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM

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Tony J

@jovenitti.bsky.social

Sounds like this person wasn't actually watching the show. As this article clarifies, the plot and character development all happen with actors facial expressions. Which means if you're scrolling on your phone, you're missing it all.

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