François Arnaud spoke out after Jordan Firstman was criticized for the way Heated rivalry It showed intimate moments between the main characters.
First man, known for I love Los Angeles, He said in a recent interview that the series did not portray romantic relationships realistically.
Arnaud, who plays hockey player Scott Hunter, posted on Instagram asking if there was only one way to show real intimacy on TV.
The 40-year-old Canadian actor added that hockey players in lockdown might have different experiences than other characters, responding to Firstman’s comments.
Co-star Hudson Williams, who plays one of the main leads, shared Arnaud’s post on his Instagram Story.
Williams also praised Firstman and his cast, saying, “But really go see I Love LA! Jordan and the cast are great.”
The series, which is based on the Game Changers books, follows the story of two hockey players who have a low-key romance for several years.
Despite all the criticism and controversies, the show became an international hit and was loved for a second season on Crave and HBO Max.
Bell Media’s Justin Stockman said there are strong characters in the show and called the story “exciting.”
He also shared his own opinion and stated that it was impressive that the series was reaching international audiences.
For the unversed, new episodes of Heated rivalry aired Fridays on Crave and HBO Max, while I Love LA aired Sundays on HBO.
