Heated Rivalry, concluding with a remarkable finale, has made it the talk of the town of late, owing to its wistful depiction of queer romance and explosive chemistry. But most importantly, the show has won over hearts by bringing to light nuances of emotional complexities, frequently overlooked in sports romance stories. 

However, the same electric mixture of passion and emotional tension can be found in these seven movies and shows waiting to be binged right away. 

10Dance (2025) beats to the rhythm of love and rivalry inspired by the manga of the same name. It features two dancers with a background in different styles: Shinya Suzuki, a Latin dance champion, and Shinya Sugiki, a gifted Standard Ballroom dancer who has made a name for himself. 

The duo agrees to share the dance floor and get ready for a contest that features ten styles of dancing, where they would have to showcase their best moves to strengthen their respective skills and egos on and off the floor. The rivalry between them that initially existed slowly transforms into a bond of great attraction and respect. 

Much like Heated Rivalry's intense enemies-to-lovers arc, 10Dance offers a traditional steamy story sizzling with tension. It is available to stream on Netflix.

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A series like Heated Rivalry that ends with tension and heart-pounding drama not only leaves the audience wanting more but also keeps them pondering over relatable feelings of depth and connection. And Netflix's queer drama collection has various shades of such dramas to offer.

Young Royals, a Swedish teen drama romance television series, tells the story of fictional Prince Wilhelm, sent to a strict boarding school, where he falls in love with Simon Eriksson, a fellow student. The series revolves around the concepts of identity, pressure, and forbidden love, akin to Heated Rivalry. 

Comprising three seasons rife with angst, tension, queer crises, broken friendships, and new bonds, the show is streaming on Netflix. Edvin Ryding plays the Crown Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, while Omar Rudberg stars as his love interest, Simon Eriksson, in Young Royals.

Set in the 1990s, this Netflix dramedy follows the true story of a closeted teenager who joins the US Marine Corps for brotherhood and self-discovery. It is based on Greg Cope White's 2016 memoir, The Pink Marine. Boots does a remarkable job of portraying the need to prove one's worth, escapism, and finding unexpected bonds amid adversities. 

More than just love, Boots focuses on the portrayal of human beings in their most vulnerable state and their struggles for their identity. The series explores defenselessness in a hostile environment, reflecting the themes in Heated Rivalry, where love must be fiercely fought for and claimed against societal barriers.

Zen in the Ice Rift comes close to the plot of Heated Rivalry with respect to its stage also being set on high-stakes ice hockey. Essentially, this 2018 movie explores identity, emotional bonds, and love in times of danger and survival. 

Sixteen-year-old Maia, a spirited tomboy, endures bullying as the only girl on her local village’s ice hockey team. Everything changes when runaway Vanessa seeks refuge at Maia’s family lodge. Together, they spark a journey to uncover identity and rewrite small-town expectations.

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Zen in the Ice Rift is only available to watch online in Italy on CG TV STREAMING as of 2025.

Although not entirely rivalry-themed, In From The Side is a British romantic drama situated at a gay rugby club where unanticipated attraction gets in the way of rules and friendships. Offering steamy and intense scenes like Shane and Ilya's story, this 2022 film can be rented on Amazon Video and Apple TV.

In From The Side weaves a complex web of desires, personal choice, secrets, and high-pressure dynamics that make it a compelling watch for those drawn to deep, character-driven connections that go beyond surface level.

There is a moment in Heated Rivalry where Shane and Ilya's respective faux affairs with Rose Landry and Svetlana only amplify the dormant romantic intensity of their slow-burning romance. But what if such fake wooing were to pave the way for true love? This revenge-themed Chinese BL drama available to stream on Rakuten Viki has the answer.

Revenged Love is a 2025 adaptation of Chai Ji Dan's web novel Counter Attack. It follows a heartbroken man who plots revenge on his ex by seducing her new boyfriend and accidentally ends up falling for him instead. This enemies-to-lovers twist brings together jealousy, humor, and heartfelt emotional growth to form a slow-burning romance that keeps viewers clinging to every dynamic turn and betrayal.

Last but not least, Red, White & Royal Blue is an iconic blockbuster in its own right, which has become one of the most popular queer enemies-to-lovers romance movies since 2023. While the Canadian sports romance celebrates the kings of the rinks, this rom-com streaming on Prime Video is set against the backdrop of a romance between the son of a US president and a British prince, which is born out of rivalry.

Meanwhile, each of them is adapted from best-selling queer romance novels written by Rachel Reid and Casey McQuiston, respectively. Besides political tension, secrecy, and emotional vulnerability echoing Shane and Ilya’s dramatic arcs, humor and heartwarming scenes elevate this light-hearted yet emotive comedy's perennial appeal.

For those still reeling from Heated Rivalry's intense ending and cannot wait for its second season, these seven titles provide an equally moving combination of powerful chemistry, love-hate relationships, forbidden romances, and struggle for existence.

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Which of these shows and movies will you pick after watching Heated Rivalry? Let us know in the comments below.