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flag "Heated Rivalry" is ineligible for Emmys due to lack of U.S.-Canada co-production agreement, despite HBO Max's acquisition and strong viewership.

flag The LGBTQ+ romantic drama "Heated Rivalry," produced in Canada and acquired by HBO Max for U.S. distribution, is ineligible for Emmy Awards due to the absence of a U.S.-Canada co-production agreement, a rule unchanged for the 2025-26 season. flag Though HBO Max secured distribution rights after the series' November 2024 premiere, it did not participate in production financing or creative development, limiting its role to distributor. flag HBO content chief Casey Bloys praised the show’s quality and affordability, noting its success as a top-rated non-animated acquisition on HBO Max and Crave’s most-watched original in Canada, despite not being a high-budget production.

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