# Bonus Ep: Why 'Heated Rivalry' Is Such a Big Deal (feat. Valentina Vee)

An episode of [Decoding TV](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1163344992), 15 Jan 2026, 52 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/62d997ae8fb68e00135146a4/e/6968005d0c88d43b28c7c13e/media.mp3

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, David is joined by filmmaker and cinematographer Valentina Vee to discuss the first season of Heated Rivalry on HBO Max. Why has this show become a phenomenon? Why are women “feral” for the show? And why is it significant to the LGBTQ+ community in Russia and around the world? Listen to hear us discuss these questions and more. Check out some of Valentina’s videos on Tiktok and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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