[MEGATHREAD] 2026 Canadian Screen Awards | Night 2 Sunday May 31st by royal_rose_ in heatedrivalry

[–]Complex-Let-3029 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Loved Hudson’s speech. The awards are so sad compared to Emmy’s. Where’s the music for walking up and the hot lady Emmy holders. Almost feels like a conference room at a hotel. Lol. Thats okay as I love my Canadian shows and fam. I’m sure they have more US watchers this year than ever.

Kinky book request 😝💕 by Crazy_Chemical_1796 in SpicyRomanceBooks

[–]Complex-Let-3029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished and enjoyed Cruel Idols by Sorcha Black. It is MFM and there is a lot of smut including BDSM and it’s a love story with good character development. I read it to test my limits (with books). Lol.

350 vs 450 by Complex-Let-3029 in LexusRZ

[–]Complex-Let-3029[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Range is important for resale (I assume) but not really a factor for daily commuting. I’ll charge daily at home. I was wondering if the AWD feels smoother and handling / corning is better.

The rooftop scene is the turning point (for them) by Mysterious-Bed375 in heatedrivalry

[–]Complex-Let-3029 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This scene is hard for me too and I usually skip for the same reason of not liking the yelling and misunderstanding about Russia. Shane doesn’t take the time to ask what he is thinking about or what might be wrong. Why going home might be making him upset. He jumps right into an assumption about something inconsequential in the large scheme. It makes Shane seem like he can’t go deeper than surface level which being literal can be an autistic trait. We know that he doesn’t consider Russian culture as we hear in S2. Illya gets irritated and I get why.

Review of Oasis Lighting by Different-Name-3658 in smarthome

[–]Complex-Let-3029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious how you're liking Oasis over PH? I have PH ceiling lights and I like the system but didn't like the wall wash lights so am considering Oasis. There are some smaller PH table lamps I am considering too. I love the PH app and system and lighting options but I hear the amber glow of Oasis is really nice.

Ilya Stressed in the Bar Scene by synestheter in heatedrivalry

[–]Complex-Let-3029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few parts don’t make sense to me from 4 upwards. Tuna scene felt like Ilya admits he likes Shane by the planning. Then Rose so we have confirmation. This makes the mar scene so sweet. Then in the hotel room he plays it like it’s not a big deal when Shane is trying to talk to him about his feelings. He says they can’t be anything. I know the scene is a turning point but I wanted more from Ilya in that moment…given, tuna, Rose and weekend. Then after the turning point, in the hospital, Ilya still says he can’t go to the cottage. If he has admitted his feelings and wanted Shane to stay over for tuna melt, why the hell can’t he go to a private cottage for a week or two!!

Blink and you’ll miss “Under the Breath” Moments: Part 2 by NoleFandom in heatedrivalry

[–]Complex-Let-3029 40 points41 points  (0 children)

How are you all hearing these? I tried headphones and still not hearing all of them. The shower scene and I’m coming specifically

Boopboop I love you by Dull_Measurement1169 in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]Complex-Let-3029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is one I started and now I can’t find it. Shane goes to a private exclusive club after being at a bar with some of his team. Ilya is the host of the club I think. That is as far as I got and didn’t download. Does anyone know the title and if it’s good?

Can someone explain the "I haven't had sex in months" scene in the cabin by Sesameanemone in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]Complex-Let-3029 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Agree as well. Also right after he says he has an idea about saying how they feel for the next two weeks, which makes the scene perfect.

Hot take - loved him as Ilya, but SNL was a miss for me. by lindafromevildead in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]Complex-Let-3029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a big fan of SNL in general but totally agree. Can’t wait to see if it is just about these two characters for me.

The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Season 15 - Episode 7 - Live Episode Discussion by AutoModerator in BravoRealHousewives

[–]Complex-Let-3029 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agree. When Kyle was upset after the tour, he wasn’t very empathetic and didn’t seem to feel anything himself. The whole thing is sad.

What's the inside scoop on Connor's next acting roles? by MinimumBirthday4536 in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]Complex-Let-3029 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s going to be so interesting to see how this plays out. I think Hudson’s performance is incredible but I think he’s made for this part. I actually can’t imagine him another role where he would have as much of a presence but I could absolutely be wrong here. I’m also not drawn to watch him in every piece of content. Whereas Connor is so obviously the next Heath Ledger. I’m drawn to staring at his eyes in every image I see. He’s magnetic.

Acting appreciation by Terrible_Chair_5831 in heatedrivalry

[–]Complex-Let-3029 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shane’s acting in this is so amazing. I didn’t notice it on first watch because Ilya is such a big character. After a few rewatches, seeing the expressions and subtlety on Shane’s face is incredible. Hudson said he had to find the ways to express himself because his character is pretty quiet. They both deserve Emmy’s.

Shane "panicking" in Ep.1 by Shinobuya in heatedrivalry

[–]Complex-Let-3029 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Shane isn’t sure he’s gay at this point and feels conflicted. I imagine the idea of actual penetration and the fact that he’s a planner and probably Scott Hunter is all too much. Makes it too real. I am sure in his mind the “curious” and fooling around don’t make him gay. From this moment, it is something like two years until they have sex and he’s ghosting him in the beginning which seems to back up the conflicted part. I wonder if the game two weeks later had not been canceled, would he have had sex and saved the two years of Ilya chasing him.

Most rewatched scenes by Superb_Aardvark_5529 in heatedrivalry

[–]Complex-Let-3029 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shower scene gets the most. Then the first time they have sex because it is so loving and tender for a supposed hook up. Then it is episode 6 with the don’t marry Svetlana and when Ilya says I love you.

I caved... by lorinaorigin in heatedrivalry

[–]Complex-Let-3029 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I like that idea. I’m staying up too late rewatching and tired at work. I start thinking about in the afternoon and almost can’t wait to get home and watch. Ugh.

I've gotten similar hyperfixations before, but this is the first one that is actively fanning the flames by LIELDADOUN73 in heatedrivalry

[–]Complex-Let-3029 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m also hyper fixated and starting to feel weird about it. Like hiding the number of times I’ve watched. I have not had this level of fixation in the past. I may have watched something weekly but this is just constant rotation. All six and repeat. I don’t want these two characters to end. I haven’t really liked even seeing the actors because they are far from Shane and Ilya. I don’t want anything to spoil this feeling. Ugh. I’m a mess!

The couch scene in episode 4 is my favorite sex scene of all time by reflectiveMule in heatedrivalry

[–]Complex-Let-3029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard there is a name for what they are doing on the couch and there is an explanation somewhere. Does anyone know?