Why Heated Rivalry is hopecore coded

Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney tells The National's Ian Hanomansing he wanted the show to be a celebration of queer joy when audiences are more used to seeing punishment in storylines involving queer love and sex. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news