Shane: I think… I think I’m gay.
Ilya: Hmm. Oh yeah? What… what makes you think that?
Shane: F-k you, you’re not gay.
Ilya: No, not completely.
Shane: Yeah, well, I think I am. Completely.
Ilya: OK, so you’re gay, so what?
Shane: Well, it’s kind of a big deal. To me, at least. Sorry if I’m being boring again.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is taken from the TV series ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 Episode 5 (1×05), titled ‘I’ll Believe in Anything’. Based on the Game Changers novels by Rachel Reid, the show is produced and distributed by Crave (HBO).
- TV Series: Heated Rivalry (2025)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 5
- Episode Name: I’ll Believe in Anything
- Production: Crave (HBO)
Why we collected this quote
We picked this because it’s the first time Shane says he’s gay in a straightforward and brave way. It’s a pivotal moment in his character arc.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Shane is freaking out because admitting his identity means there is no going back. Ilya acts like it’s obvious, but for Shane, this truth is a very big deal.
Book vs TV Series
The main part of Shane coming out is just like the book. Except Ilya provides an explicit example after the “what makes you think that” part. The rest of the dialogue goes the same.
