Heated Rivalry Episodes 1 and 2 soundtrack: A complete list of the music in the series premiere

Heated Rivalry ( Image via YouTube / Crave )
Heated Rivalry ( Image via YouTube / Crave )

Music is among the main elements that made Heated Rivalry one of the greatest series, and it provides important pieces to the whole process of making viewers feel and think. Songs perfectly fitted in Episodes 1 and 2, plus music from the trailers, set the mood, intensifying and surrounding the audience with the story.

Music is no less than a main character in the whole thing, whether in the locker area, moments of silence between characters, or in the excitement or the promo trailer.

This piece is a list of songs supposedly included in the first two episodes of Heated Rivalry and the music used in trailers. The HBO Max playlist of the official soundtrack also includes songs in addition to those mentioned here.


Reported songs in Episodes 1 and 2 of Heated Rivalry

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According to Seekertune.com, Episode 1 songs are:

  1. Dilly Dally - “I Feel Free”
  2. Feist - “Sealion”
  3. Dumas - “Une journée parfaite”
  4. Dan Kanvis - "No Feedback"

Reported Episode 2 songs

  1. Wet Leg - “Mangetout”
  2. Philippe B - “Chelsea mon amour.”

It makes a quiet, emotional interlude, thus showing the versatility of the soundtrack.


Why the music matters in Heated Rivalry

The music powerfully and greatly affects the atmosphere:

Mood: The tension and excitement are shown by the songs like “I Feel Free” and “Mangetout”.

Character insight: The music adds subtle emotional cues to the characters’ state of mind.

Memorable moments: The series’ tone is established by the promotional tracks such as “Sealion”.

Through layering up indie rock, French pop, and contemporary tunes, Heated Rivalry is showing the music's ingenuity in the midst of storytelling, even when its precise placement is uncertain.


Where to listen

All the songs mentioned above can be purchased from Amazon and are also available for streaming on Apple Music.


This is a compilation that represents the music tracks reported to be in Episodes 1 and 2 and is complemented by the tracks of the trailers and promotional material that were used. Even though timestamps and scene connections remain unconfirmed, this list represents the nature of the series' music and its influence on the viewer's experience.

For the fans, this list shows the way to go back to the unforgettable moments while awaiting an official complete soundtrack release.

Also read: Days ahead of premiere Heated Rivalry has become an Internet sensation - here's how the HBO romance series is turning heads

Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal