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The recently debuted series Heated Rivalry is already making waves with not only its intriguing story but also the unabashed spice that’s filled with longing, rivalry, and undeniable chemistry. At its center is a story that thrives on tension as two competitive athletes are locked in a push-and-pull dynamic that quickly blurs the thin line between love and hate. With the series being as sensual and as addictive as it is, it's no wonder audiences are searching for something similar to indulge in after completing the series, and thankfully, there exist quite a few gateways for viewers already craving more series that embrace desire.
Romance shows like the steamy period drama Bridgerton, and the thrilling murder mystery teen drama, Elite, are both series that wield the right amount of sensuality and steam that match up to Heated Rivalry nicely. Compiled on this list are eight shows that capture just what fans of Heated Rivalry want to see more of: heightened emotions, intense chemistry, and erotic moments that’ll burn their eyebrows off with the on-screen heat.
8 'True Blood' (2008–2014)
Image via HBOThis beloved HBO supernatural horror hit remains one of the most erotic watches to date. True Blood is set in the swampy heat of Louisiana, and follows a telepathic waitress in the small town of Bon Temps, Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who finds herself falling deeply in love with 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer).
For anyone craving an erotic watch, with a heat that matches Heated Rivalry, True Blood definitely delivers that in spades. The show is quite notorious for its blood-soaked rumps, with nearly every episode featuring at least one lusty entanglement alongside heavy bouts of gore. True Blood may be a captivating supernatural series with an intriguingly thrilling plot, but much like Heated Rivalry, the series is just as unabashed, if not even more so, in its erotic content. From tender, almost ordinary lovemaking, to quite fantastical lewd scenarios that can stun any crowd, True Blood stands as an intoxicating mix of sex and peril that hits just as hard as the newcomer Heated Rivalry.
7 'TharnType' (2019–2020)
Image via iQIYITharnType, a Thai BL drama, may be a bit toxic in its romance, but its steam is just as intoxicating to watch as its heavy drama is. The angsty series centers around the brash freshman Type Thiwat (Kanawut “Gulf” Traipipattanapong), who, due to childhood trauma, enters college hating gay people. In a twist of fate, Type’s roommate turns out to be an openly gay student, Tharn Kirigun (Suppasit “Mew” Jongcheveevat). The two's beginnings are filled with heated anger and tons of dislike, until their growing mutual attraction for each other begins to take hold.
TharnType is quite the passionate affair, and perfect for those who love a good enemies-to-lovers series. The show is quite notable for its chemistry between its leads, as the tension continuously builds, bursting in an anticipated clash of heat. For those obsessed with Heated Rivalry’s steamy enemies-to-lovers dynamic, they're sure to be hooked by the similar, albeit a tad bit more melodramatic-tropes seen within TharnType. With spice and angst galore, ThranType is a perfect erotic and extremely fun follow-up to the new hit series Heated Rivalry.
6 'Elite' (2018–2024)
Image Via NetflixThis Spanish teen drama is rife with thrills, games of power, secrets, obsession, and most erotic of all, desire. Elite is set in the A-list private school Las Encinas, and initially follows three working-class students who, after receiving scholarships to the exclusive school designed for the rich, are forced to navigate constant culture clashes with wealthy and extremely entitled students. Amid the frequent tests of survival in the jungle of teenhood among the wealthy, a shocking and compelling murder mystery looms.
From love triangles to sordid affairs that may give horror flashbacks to some of Game of Thrones themes, Elite brings to the table a pretty aggressive plot. The show is intensely steamy and unflinching as it depicts sweet romances and fluid sexual experimentations. Elite is unashamed in its portrayal of youthful lust, dishing out quite the feast for viewers desiring scandal, drama, and tons of spicy encounters. Elite’s heat is constant, and the consequences are quite brutal, marking it as a steamy watch that matches up nicely to the growing icon that is Heated Rivalry.
5 'Love in the Air' (2022)
Image via iQIYILove in the Air is a favored Thai BL romance that is very much unapologetically sensual. Hosting two romances in one, Love in the Air follows lively college student Rain (Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai), whose unexpected encounter with suave motorcycle mechanic, Phayu (Chaikamon “Boss” Sermsongwittaya), leads to intense sparks flying as proud Rain tries to one-up Phayu. In the second romantic arc, it features Rain’s best friend, whose past trauma holds him back from a growing love that blooms with true authenticity.
Over the years, Boys’ Love romances have only grown more intoxicatingly erotic from their modest beginnings, and Love in the Air is the ideal proof of that. The series is explicit in its emotion and physical chemistry, often setting the screen on fire with angst, tension, and inevitable passionate clashes. Every moment between the leads is one of teasing seduction that leads to several steamy payoffs that’ll leave audiences gasping. For anyone who enjoyed Heated Rivalry’s explicitness and heartfelt emotion, Love in the Air is sure to scratch that same itch with its international flair.
4 'Interview with the Vampire' (2022–present)
Image via AMCInterview with the Vampire is an addictive gothic reimagining that seeps with intimacy, longing, and immortal desire. The series sees vampire, Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), telling his life story to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian), recounting events dating back to the early 1900s in New Orleans. A major feature of his story is his complicated romance with a vampire maker, Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid).
Interview with the Vampire is intoxicatingly sensual. The romance within the series is palpable, toxic, and is just as consuming for viewers as it is for the leading characters themselves. The series is unabashedly queer and quite filled with delicious drama. Delivering tons of explicit scenes, Interview with the Vampire doesn’t just offer feverishly passionate embraces, but also quality dialogue that’s performed with an artistry that‘s capable of leaving any audience slack-jawed. Interview with the Vampire is the perfect follow-up to the incredible series Heated Rivalry, as it features a similar forbidden, high-stakes romance between two men and wields the difference of supernatural angst and tons of sexy macabre scenes.
3 'Bridgerton' (2020–present)
Image via NetflixThis insanely romantic and extremely steamy period drama is one of Netflix’s biggest and brightest highlights. Bridgerton, set in Regency-era London, follows the Bridgerton family as they navigate the social politics of the ton in search of true love.
Bridgerton is a masterful art piece of television that delivers some of the steamiest scenes known to man. Each season is a story that captivates viewers, locking them in for a welcomed roller-coaster ride of emotions. Viewers, so thoroughly invested, are treated to sex scenes that matter and can leave anyone fanning themselves from the intense heat. Much like Heated Rivalry, the show has no problem expressing the insane amounts of physical chemistry between characters as it embraces their rather horny desires and sensual kinks as a natural part of the story. For those who adore Heated Rivalry’s mesh of romance and heated encounters, they are sure to love Bridgerton and all its extremely romantic and incredibly racy, captivating moments.
2 'KinnPorsche' (2022)
Image via iQIYIEveryone who’s a fan of queer romances should definitely experience the 2022 international sensation that is KinnPorsche. The mafia action romance follows the heir of a criminal empire, Kinn Theerapanyakul (Phakphum “Mile” Romsaithong), who finds himself saved by a fierce young bartender/street fighter, Porsche Kittisawasd (Nattawin “Apo” Wattanagitiphat). Explicitly impressed, Kinn hires Porsche as his bodyguard, and tensions begin to rise between the two that lead to a clash of anger and eventually incredible heat.
With a backdrop of gunfights, power struggles within Kinn’s family, and rival mafia revolts, KinnPorsche offers a pretty intense romance that wields a uniquely compelling brutality. The series may be a captivating action watch, but at its core is a romance rife with eroticism that’s capable of heating up any room. Its numerous sex scenes are quite startling, especially for an Asian drama, but are definitely appreciated by many of the viewers who have come across the series. KinnPorsche perfectly aligns with Heated Rivalry, as it wields an authentic romance that’s sensual and overflowing with chemistry, making it the ideal series to binge after completing Heated Rivalry.
1 'Sense8' (2015–2018)
Image Via NetflixSense8 is an underrated sci-fi gem that is definitely not for the faint of heart. The Wachowskis series centers around eight individuals who are perfect strangers but find themselves emotionally and mentally tied to each other. Coming to terms with their new status as “sensates,” the group must become the ideal “cluster,” and stand against foes who wish them intense harm.
Sense8 wields one of the most original plots ever brought to TV, and delivers it masterfully. The series is rife with action, drama, and heartfelt romance, and during extremely erotic bouts, it delivers rather unique love scenes. The series in and of itself is a brilliant celebration of love and sexuality, and its depiction of it is not only sweet but at times intensely spicy. With psychic orgy scenesin which multiple sensates—along with their partners—share an intimate experience, and numerous moments filled with pure passion, Sense8 is the ideal watch for those who enjoy Heated Rivalry’s sensuality while also yearning for brilliant sci-fi storytelling. Sense8 is erotic, beautiful, and captivatingly transcendent in its eroticism, making it feel perfectly intimate and electric.
Sense8
Release Date 2015 - 2018-00-00
English (US) ·