Saturday Night Live finally took its shot at the cultural phenomenon Heated Rivalry. The sketch comedy show delivered a sharp parody this weekend. It cleverly targeted the HBO series that has dominated conversations since its first season ended last month.
From Hockey Rinks to Hogwarts
The parody arrived as a pre-taped sketch. It pretended to be a trailer for a new Harry Potter television series on HBO. This was pointedly not the official adaptation fans have been waiting for. A voiceover announced the show's debut before immediately undercutting the premise.
"With an all new story hastily written after the success of a certain other HBO show..." the narrator said. This line directly referenced the influence of Heated Rivalry's popularity.
A Familiar Dynamic with a Magical Twist
Host Finn Wolfhard starred as Harry Potter. SNL cast member Ben Marshall played Ron Weasley. Their first meeting at Hogwarts quickly turned into a charged exchange. The dialogue was packed with innuendo that mirrored the central dynamic of the HBO hockey romance.
"You dropped your wand. It's lovely, by the way," Ron purred to Harry.
"I'd love to see yours sometime," Harry replied.
"You would," Ron answered knowingly.
The sketch was retitled Heated Wizardry. It swapped hockey for Quidditch but kept the core premise intact. Two fierce rivals found themselves locked in a secret romance. They both insisted their relationship was purely antagonistic.
Double Entendres and Surprise Cameos
The parody leaned hard into visual gags and absurd spellwork. It included mock texting jokes and suggestive lines. One character asked, "what's the spell to make something bigger?"
A fake review from author J.K. Rowling briefly flashed on screen. It read, "I am not a part of this." This served as a pointed aside. It referenced the author's long-running and widely criticized statements on transgender issues.
Jason Momoa's Shocking Entrance
The loudest reaction came with a surprise cameo. Jason Momoa appeared as Rubeus Hagrid. When Harry and Ron approached him to confess their relationship, Momoa's Hagrid cut them off bluntly.
"You're a homo, Harry," Hagrid declared.
This was a deliberately crude twist on the character's famous introduction. The line drew immediate gasps and laughter from the studio audience. It referenced Hagrid's original "You're a wizard, Harry" line from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Heated Rivalry's Cultural Impact
The Heated Wizardry sketch quickly spread online after airing. It became another moment in Heated Rivalry's expanding visibility. The original series continues to make waves.
Heated Rivalry earned a swift second-season renewal from HBO. Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie recently appeared at the Golden Globes. The show has become shorthand for HBO's run of buzzy, sexually charged crowd-pleasers.
The series airs on HBO Max in the United States. Canadian viewers watch it on Crave. It centers on Canadian star Shane Hollander, played by Hudson Williams. His Russian-born rival Ilya Rozanov is portrayed by Connor Storrie.
These two professional hockey players navigate a long-running situationship. Their complex relationship unfolds alongside their fierce on-ice rivalry. The show's blend of sports drama and romance has clearly captured public attention. SNL's parody confirms its place in the current cultural conversation.
