SNL Aces the Heated Rivalry Meme

January 19, 2026

TL;DR

SNL created a sketch called "Heated Wizardry," blending the worlds of Harry Potter and Rachel Reid's "Heated Rivalry."
The sketch satirized the fan culture and industry trend of creating endless sequels and spin-offs for popular franchises.
Examples of franchises being extended were drawn from "Harry Potter," "Stranger Things," and "Sex and the City."
"Heated Rivalry" is set to have a second season, and its source material has six novels with more planned.
The sketch also featured Jason Momoa as Hagrid and referenced online fan fiction and the "Fantastic Beasts" movie series.

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