Prime Video’s new romantic drama series is a pleasant (and steamy) surprise - and it’s made for binge-watching
Tom's Guide • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Prime Video has released "Off Campus," a glossy romantic drama series based on Elle Kennedy's popular book series, blending sports drama with steamy college romance set at Briar University.
- The show centers on Hannah Wells, a talented songwriter, and Garrett Graham, the star hockey captain, whose fake dating arrangement evolves into a deeper relationship amid college life pressures.
- Unlike the primarily "spicy" books, the series offers a grounded romantic drama with emotional depth, exploring themes like past trauma and toxic family dynamics alongside the camaraderie of the hockey team.
- "Off Campus" is designed as an anthology-style series, with each season focusing on different couples within the friend group, and it has already been renewed for a second season.
- While the pilot episode is somewhat weak, the show improves quickly, combining familiar romantic tropes with high production values and compelling characters, making it a binge-worthy addition for fans of YA romance dramas.