12 Must-Watch Shows Like Off Campus You’ll Love
Off Campus has to be one of the TV shows I’ve become obsessed with this year. I haven’t read any of the books, but I still completely fell in love with the characters and the storyline. There’s just something about it that hooks you in straight away.
This show first aired on May 13, 2026, and has already seen huge success. Reports say the series reached 36 million viewers in its first 12 days of streaming, making it the third most-watched series launch in the streaming service’s history. It also holds a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
If you’ve loved the series as much as I have, here are some things to watch next.
Rundown of Off Campus – What you need to know
Genre: Romance, Coming of Age, Sports
Stars: Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Stephen Kalyn, and Josh Heuston
Episodes: Season 1 consists of 8 episodes, all released on May 13, 2026
Based on: The Off-Campus book series by Elle Kennedy, with Season 1 adapting The Deal
Director: Created and developed by Louisa Levy
Themes: College romance, hockey culture, friendships, heartbreak, trauma healing
What is Off Campus Season 1 About?
This season follows the relationship between Garrett Graham and Hannah Wells. Wells is an ambitious music student who works three different jobs while being on a scholarship. Meanwhile, Graham is the star of his hockey team. The pair begin a dating-of-convenience arrangement as Wells wants to win over her crush, Justin, by making him jealous while Graham needs someone to tutor him in maths. But over the course of the season, Wells and Graham grow closer, and things between them begin to change. Season 1 is about friendship, romance, and the ups and downs of adolescence, and so much more.
Here are some really strong teen dramas you should consider watching after Off Campus.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
- Genre: Teen Drama / Romance / Coming-of-age
- Stars: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman
- Runtime: 40–50 minutes per episode
- Creators: Jenny Han
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
The Summer I Turned Pretty series has everything that Off Campus has, apart from the fake dating trope. It’s full of yearning, friendships, as well as the messiness of first love and relationships. If you want to be transported to the dreamy Cousins Beach, with music that will make you feel happy and like you’re in a teen drama with substance, then either watch it for the first time or rewatch it.
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us
- Genre: Teen Drama / Romance
- Stars: Harriet Herbig-Matten, Damian Hardung, Sonja Weißer, Fedja van Huêt
- Runtime: 45–50 minutes per episode
- Based on: The bestselling Save Me novels by Mona Kasten
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Maxton Hall is one of my favourites. It’s an addictive drama with rich-girl/poor-boy and enemies-to-lovers dynamic. The series follows a smart scholarship student named Ruby. Her life is turned upside down after she accidentally finds out a secret at the elite Maxton Hall private school. But wealthy heir James Beaufort is determined to keep it hidden and sets out to intimidate her into silence. But as the pair clash, their fierce rivalry soon gives way to undeniable chemistry and complicated romance. It’s a heart-pounding and fun series to watch.
Tell Me Lies
- Genre: Drama / Romance / Psychological Thriller
- Stars: Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Catherine Missal, Spencer House
- Runtime: 45–60 minutes per episode
- Based on: The bestselling novel Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering
- Where to watch: Disney+ (UK) / Hulu (US)
This Hulu series became a hit with viewers after it premiered on the streaming platform in 2022. It’s a darker, more toxic college romance than Off Campus. It has plenty of drama and features strong chemistry between its two lead characters, Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco. The show keeps viewers hooked from the very start.
Heated Rivalry
- Genre: Sport
- Star: Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie
- Runtime: 43–55 minutes
- Based on: Based on the Game Changers book series by Rachel Reid
- Where to watch: Crave and Sky
Hockey romances are very popular. Heated Rivalry was released just months before Off Campus hit the screens. It is adapted from the novels by Canadian author Rachel Reid. The series follows the romance between two rival hockey stars, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. You definitely won’t feel disappointed with this series, which follows a strong romantic story and characters who go through emotional moments as they figure out themselves, what they want, and their future lives.
Hockey-focused romance with strong emotional and romantic tension. Frequently recommended by fans of Off Campus.
My Life with the Walter Boys
- Genre: Teen Drama / Romance / Coming-of-age
- Stars: Nikki Rodriguez, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry, Sarah Rafferty
- Runtime: 40–50 minutes per episode
- Creators: Melanie Halsall
- Where to watch: Netflix
My Life with the Walter Boys centres around the unpredictable life of Jackie Howard. She moves to Colorado to live with her mother’s best friend and her family. It’s a bit hectic, and Jackie learns to adjust. She reminds me a lot of Hannah, as she is really good at her studies and even develops strong feelings for the male lead.
One Tree Hill
- Genre: Teen Drama / Romance / Sports Drama
- Stars: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Bethany Joy Lenz
- Runtime: Approximately 40–45 minutes per episode
- Created by: Mark Schwahn
- Where to watch: Prime Video
If you loved the romance and friendships in Off Campus, then One Tree Hill should be added to your watchlist now. Set against the backdrop of high school basketball, the series follows a group of friends as they deal with love, heartbreak, family drama and life-changing decisions. With romance, hard-hitting storylines and strong character development, it’s the reason why many Off Campus fans compare the two.
Normal People
- Genre: Drama / Romance / Coming-of-age
- Stars: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal, Sarah Greene, Aislín McGuckin
- Runtime: Approximately 30 minutes per episode
- Based on: Sally Rooney’s bestselling novel Normal People
- Where to watch: BBC iPlayer (UK) / Hulu (US)
This series is about the complicated lives of two school students, Marianne and Connell. In Normal People, set in Ireland, we go through the emotional relationship of the duo throughout their lives, from school into college. It follows their intense connection, college years, and a very realistic romance, as they try to figure out themselves, each other, and what they mean to one another over time.
The Sex Lives of College Girls
- Genre: Comedy / Drama
- Stars: Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Reneé Rapp
- Runtime: Approximately 25–30 minutes per episode
- Created by: Mindy Kaling, Justin Noble
- Where to watch: HBO Max / NOW (UK)
For many teen dramas, you can expect an honest take on sex, friendships and dating, and that’s exactly the case with The Sex Lives of College Girls. The series follows four 18-year-old freshman roommates at Essex College in Vermont. Like Off Campus, it explores the highs and lows of university life.
Greek
- Genre: Comedy / Drama
- Stars: Jacob Zachar, Jacob Artist, Spencer Grammer, Scott Michael Foster
- Runtime: 40–45 minutes per episode
- Created by: Patrick Sean Smith
- Where to watch: Hulu (US) / Apple TV (availability may vary by region)
Of course, I’m going to add another TV show about college life—but one is clearly not enough. Greek is a lesser-known series, but it’s one of the best to watch. Set in Ohio, it offers one of the closest portrayals of authentic college life and friend-group dynamics. So, if you’re an Off Campus fan, go and give this show a watch.
XO, Kitty
- Genre: Romance, Coming of Age
- Star: Anna Cathcart, Sang Heon Lee, Choi Min-yeong, Anthony Keyvan, Gia Kim.
- Episodes: 8
- Air date: April 3
- Where to watch: Netflix
XO Kitty is a fun show to watch, which follows the life of Kitty Song Covey after she moves to Seoul, South Korea for study. This series, created by The Summer I Turned Pretty creator, star Jenny Han. Binge this if you loved a fun romance, a strong ensemble cast, and lots of relationship drama.
The O.C.
- Genre: Teen Drama / Romance
- Stars: Ben McKenzie, Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Rachel Bilson
- Runtime: Approximately 40–45 minutes per episode
- Created by: Josh Schwartz
- Where to watch: ITVX (UK) / Hulu (US)
Similarly, The O.C. is another fan-favourite series. It reminds me of how an outsider like Ryan Atwood is pulled into a completely new world, much like Hannah finds herself thrust into a more popular social circle through Garrett Graham in Off Campus. Watch The O.C. for the romance, friendships, messy relationships and all the drama that comes with them.
Bridgerton
- Genre: Period Drama / Romance
- Stars: Phoebe Dynevor, Regé-Jean Page, Nicola Coughlan, Jonathan Bailey
- Runtime: 55–75 minutes per episode
- Created by: Chris Van Dusen
- Based on: Julia Quinn’s bestselling Bridgerton novels
- Where to watch: Netflix
This is a fun period drama filled with romance and passion. Set in Regency-era London, the series follows the lives of the Bridgerton siblings as they enter society in search of a love match. This series has heartbreak, undeniable tension, and plenty of romance and swoon-worthy characters such as Simon Basset, Anthony Bridgerton, and Colin Bridgerton.
