Spoiler alert: Details from Episode 5 of HBO Max's 'Heated Rivalry' ahead. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie share a genuine off-screen chemistry that fans already sense on screen. Williams even stayed with Storrie in his Los Angeles apartment during a U.S. press tour to promote the series, underscoring how close the two are in real life. In Episode 5, the show reveals a pivotal moment: the character Shane comes out as a bottom, a twist that adds new layers to the season’s dynamics. Williams weighs in on how this moment shapes his approach to Season 2 and his personal goal of gaining muscle for the next chapter, detailing training routines and the commitment required to match the series’ intensified intensity. Heated Rivalry streams now on HBO Max, with Williams promising deeper character arcs, sharper conflicts, and a more muscular, capable performance in Season 2. Don’t miss: limited-time discounts across all categories this week!