Angelina Mazza

Angelina Mazza, a culture writer and romance-genre commentator, dives into the phenomenon of the HBO series, Heated Rivalry. She shares her early fandom experiences, like her themed Halloween costume, and explores the series’ captivating rivals-to-lovers storyline. The discussion highlights how dedicated fans helped secure the show's global distribution and the importance of its faithful adaptation. Angelina also touches on the show's explicit scenes, representation in casting, and the vibrant creativity of its online fandom.

Angelina Mazza, a culture writer and expert on queer romance, joins the discussion about the viral success of HBO's Heated Rivalry. She explores the passionate online fandom that rallied behind the show long before its U.S. premiere, detailing how it originated in Rachel Reid's hockey romance novels. The conversation delves into the series’ compelling enemies-to-lovers arc and the importance of queer representation in hockey culture. Angelina also highlights the fans' creative efforts and the challenges of misinformation that come with rapid virality.