HBO Max’s newest series has viewers buzzing. “Heated Rivalry,” a romantic drama inspired by Rachel Reid’s book series “Game Changers,” dropped its first two episodes on the streaming service on Nov.

The story picks up in fall 1987 with Hawkins scarred by the opened Rifts and placed under military quarantine. Eleven stays in hiding as the government pressure rises. Vecna’s location and intent are ...

The first season kicked off a tradition that would continue through the final season 10 years later, and it was as entertaining as ever. The ninth episode of Season 1, “The One Where Underdog Gets ...