Passionate rivalry was one of the most watched shows in December, and it’s now available in the UK on Sky. But did you know that some viewers can watch Passionate rivalry for free with this streaming hack…
Here is the hack: In the United States, the six episodes of Passionate rivalry are available on HBO Max. And guess what, you can access HBO Max through the YouTube TV free trial (US only).
How to watch Heated Rivalry without paying
Return your VPN to your usual US location and you will find that you can sign up for the YouTube TV free trial (make sure to add HBO Max to the free trial offer).
A word of warning: you will need a strong VPN (not cheap/free). We’ve tested NordVPN (try it risk-free), Surfshark VPN and Express VPN – all do the job.
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Use a VPN to access YouTube TV from abroad
NordVPN is our best VPN (we actually have our own in-house expert, Mike, who tests VPNs 24/7 and he ranks NordVPN among the best in terms of price, features, security, etc.).
We also find that Nord works better for streaming – allowing you to access your domestic streaming services while abroad.
You can sign up in minutes and start watching Passionate rivalry free…
Quickstart: Use a VPN to watch Heated Rivalry for free
Once you are signed up with your VPN:
1. Open the NordVPN app.
2. Connect to a server based in the USA (New York, etc.).
3. Launch YouTube TV. If that doesn’t work, try it in Google Chrome’s Incognito mode and you should be off to the races.
4. Add HBO Max to your YouTube TV free trial. You should be able to search for Heated Rivalry and add the specific show to your trial.
5. frenzy the hit show streaming at no cost.
In conclusion
Passionate rivalryThe popularity of shows no signs of slowing down. The Canadian series ranked among the most-watched new releases in December, with early reports suggesting millions of streams in its first month and particularly strong engagement among viewers aged 18-34.
With all six episodes lasting less than an hour each, it’s an easy weekend binge – and now, with Sky bringing it to the UK, its viewership is only growing. But for fans willing to use a YouTube TV free trial (and a VPN if they’re outside the US), it’s possible to stream the entire first season completely for free.
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to get on the ice and experience the steamy hockey drama everyone’s talking about, this might be the smartest – and cheapest – way to do it.
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