Heated Rivalry got you obsessed? Overcompensating, Young Royals, and more shows to feed your drama cravings!

What started as a low-key adaptation has quickly turned into one of TV's most addictive new obsessions. Heated Rivalry, based on Rachel Reid's popular novels, dives into the secret romance between two elite ice hockey players whose rivalry on the rink hides a far more complicated bond off it.

Set against the high-stakes world of professional sports, the series has sparked buzz not just for its steamy scenes, but for its emotionally grounded portrayal of a queer relationship in a traditionally macho space. Produced by Canada's Crave and later picked up by HBO Max, the show's global release helped propel it from niche favorite to full-blown word-of-mouth hit.





Led by breakout stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, the series blends intensity, vulnerability, and forbidden romance in a way that's kept viewers hooked. As the fandom continues to grow, many fans are already searching for shows that deliver the same mix of passion, tension, and emotional payoff - and there are plenty worth adding to your watchlist.



Where to watch: Netflix



Power, love, and scandal collide when a teenage prince is thrust into a world where every emotion is a liability. Set inside an elite Swedish boarding school, Young Royals follows Prince Wilhelm as a forbidden romance threatens not just his heart, but the future of the monarchy itself. Every glance carries consequences, every secret risks exposure - and love becomes an act of rebellion under royal surveillance.

Where to watch: Prime Video



Hiding in plain sight has never been louder. Overcompensating follows a closeted college freshman who buries his truth beneath gym culture, bravado, and reckless behaviour. As parties blur into panic and masculinity becomes armor, the show captures the chaos of denying who you are - and the emotional fallout when the performance starts to crack.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar



Love becomes dangerous when the world is watching. Spanning four decades, Fellow Travelers traces a secret relationship forged in 1950s Washington during the Lavender Scare, where desire could cost careers - or lives. From political paranoia to the AIDS crisis, this is a sweeping, devastating portrait of love shaped by fear, sacrifice, and survival.

Where to watch: Paramount+, Hulu, fuboTV



Unfiltered, unapologetic, and deeply human, Queer as Folk dives headfirst into queer life - the pleasure, the pain, the politics, and the consequences. Set in Pittsburgh, the series follows a tight-knit group navigating sex, love, ambition, and loss, refusing to sanitize reality while celebrating resilience and community in the face of stigma.

Where to watch: Max, Amazon Prime Video



Piracy has never been this tender. When a clueless aristocrat abandons privilege to chase adventure at sea, he stumbles into an unexpected romance with the world's most feared pirate. Blending absurd comedy with heartfelt queer love, Our Flag Means Death turns toxic masculinity on its head and redefines what freedom - and love - can look like.

Where to watch: Netflix



Soft moments can still change lives. Heartstopper tells a gentle yet powerful story of two boys whose friendship slowly blooms into love. With warmth instead of trauma, the series captures the fear, joy, and bravery of first crushes, offering a rare portrait of queer youth where tenderness is the headline.

Where to watch: Netflix



Love unfolds quietly in this refreshing Japanese reality series, where competition takes a backseat to connection. A group of gay and bisexual men live together, share work, and explore relationships without eliminations or manufactured drama. The Boyfriend thrives on sincerity, proving that romance doesn't need chaos to feel compelling.