Episode 4 of Heated Rivalry, titled Rose, is scheduled to be released on Friday, December 12, 2025. The series premiered on November 28 with its first two episodes dropping together. It set up the characters, the two hockey players from different countries, who are posed against each other. Their journey of rivalry then led to the most heated romance of their lives, eventually.The trailer gives us a glimpse of how Boston and Montreal "play together often," and this eventually spices up their bond. Episode 4 will likely deepen the tension between the main characters, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, and may bring key developments in the rivalry they share, along with their chemistry. The coming episode is meant to raise the emotional stakes to an all-time high. Read on to know more about the Heated Rivalry Episode 4 release date and streaming schedule.Heated Rivalry Episode 4: Release date and streaming schedule exploredHeated Rivalry Episode 4: Release date and streaming schedule (Image Via HBO)Heated Rivalry is about to drop its Episode 4 on December 12, 2025. The viewers in the United States and Australia can stream the show on HBO MAX. The time of release for the US audience is 12:00 a.m. PT (Pacific Time) and 3:00 a.m. ET (Eastern Time), based on the region they live in. The limited series has a total of six episodes, and the finale will drop on December 26, 2025.The series so far has been described as a slow-burning romance layered with intense competition. The first two episodes of Heated Rivalry rightly set up the characters and the chemistry they share. The synopsis of the show on IMDb reads,"Two rival hockey stars at the top of their game face an unexpected challenge when they develop feelings for each other, complicating their careers and the sport's expectations."Here is what we can expect from Episode 4 of Heated RivalryIn Episode 3 of Heated Rivalry, the spotlight shifted from the main hockey star rivals for a bit. It introduces and centers on a character named Scott Hunter. When his performance slips, he meets a smoothie shop worker, Kip Grady. He finds him attractive and begins a relationship with him. The secret romance also embodies the pressure of hiding their sexual orientation and closeted status. Their relationship starts to strain, and their romance ends soon when Kip moves out.Therefore, Episode 3 tells the viewers about the kind of secrecy and pressure many such players live under in society. Though Scott and Kip's story was a side one, it reflected the norm and how even Hollander and Ilya's relationship could go in the same direction.The series is based on a broader book series by Rachel Reid, and Episode 3 did the favor of expanding the world beyond the main characters. This gives the side characters room to breathe and grow. Now, amidst this, Episode 4 might be the turning point.Given the title Rose, the narrative might shift towards the character named Rose Landry, with a focus on any event related to her. The series must lean more into romance and emotional complexity from here on, rather than rivalry and sports drama.Watch the show only on HBO.