Off Campus Review – Raunchy and binge-worthy hockey college romance

We have to talk about it. This Amazon Prime show has had everyone talking positively about it. If you’ve ever come across a hyped series, it’s Off Campus.

With Amazon Prime having huge success with The Summer I Turned Pretty and the My Fault series, the streaming platform has officially become the home for the fangirls. And after sitting down to watch Off Campus, I have many thoughts – both good and bad.

Off Campus Season 1:

• 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

Off Campus Storyline:

Amazon Prime Video’s Off Campus follows the lives of a group of Briar University hockey players and their romances outside of the rink. It is based on the bestselling novels by Elle Kennedy.

The first storyline centres around star hockey captain Garrett Graham. Graham is a complicated character. He loves hockey but also wants to create his own name in the sport away from his famous dad. But there’s one thing threatening his future career: his studies. To keep his future on track, he convinces smart music student Hannah Wells to tutor him. Over the course of the episodes, their relationship begins to blossom into much more than a student and tutor dynamic.

Another storyline also takes place between Garrett’s close friend and ladies’ man, Dean Di Laurentis, and Allie Hayes. The theatre loving teen quickly catches his eye after attending a party at the boys’ house. And let me tell you, the eye contact between them proves they have serious chemistry. Meanwhile, Garrett’s other loyal friend, John Logan, also has a one-sided crush on Hannah.

What I Liked About it:

The chemistry between Garrett and Hannah – it felt like literal fireworks from the moment Garrett and Hannah laid eyes on each other. I loved the cheeky first scene and how the hockey star couldn’t let the moment slip away. They definitely have two completely different personalities, but one thing they both share is that Garrett knows how to be cheeky with her, and Hannah knows exactly how to give it right back. They’re such a great duo. And every time they’re together, you can immediately feel the love, care, and sexual chemistry radiating between them.

Their kissing scenes. Fans have to wait painstakingly through episodes before we get a kiss from the two of them, but I found the kiss in the next episode even hotter. When it comes to grand gestures, Hannah knows what she’s doing. She sets the scene, chooses the perfect location and song, and creates the moment for them both to realise they’re the one for each other. Then they seal the deal (see what I did there?) with a kiss that’s sexy and definitely worth the wait.

The important issues. Alongside the romance and fun moments, the show handled difficult issues like abandonment, poverty, and sexual assault in a thoughtful way.

The moment with Allie and Dean — okay, let’s talk about the Halloween party… this is such a significant moment in the Allie and Dean storyline. It’s their first proper moment where he catches her eye, but he notices her first. I can’t wait to see more of their story. Season 1 is only the tip of the iceberg for these two. We already know the upcoming season is about them anyway. And I’m so excited.

The yearning. 2026 is definitely a year of yearning. The men in these dramas, from The Other Bennet Sister to Love Me Love Me, are completely and irrevocably mad about their women. No one does it better than Garrett Graham and Dean Di Laurentis. I mean, Dean watched Allie from across the room while dancing and even stopped having casual intercourse with other women despite her telling him to.

The jealousy from Garret Graham. The fake dating trope is done well in Off Campus. This was sprinkled in with jealousy and forced proximity. I loved one particular moment when Garrett was envious of the fact that Hannah was spending more and more time with Justin and not him.

The pacing. I like how the storylines didn’t drag. Everything came sunnily together. The music choices were also a huge help that kept the show lively and entertaining throughout. There’s never a dull moment with Off Campus.

What I didn’t Like About It:

The hockey element. I don’t know if it was just me, but I was slightly disappointed that there wasn’t more focus on the actual hockey. Aside from the scenes where Delaney was playing in the game with Garrett, it felt like the sport itself was pushed into the background. I would’ve loved to see more practices, team dynamics, struggles, and even a few more game scenes to really bring that side of the story to life. Since the book is set in the Off Campus world, I expected hockey to play a much bigger role, but was lacking overall.

There was far too much nudity. The Off campus book series is known to be spicy. And you would expect the show to follow suit. But there were times it just felt like the nudity was just a bit random. These weren’t even included in the intimate scenes.

The ending could’ve been better. I did like the fact that the show ended on such a dramatic note because it definitely sets up more storylines and tension for Season 2. However, I didn’t really understand why the resolution between Garrett and Hannah felt so rushed. I feel like they needed a much deeper conversation about the issues that caused their breakup in the first place, especially since those problems didn’t just disappear overnight. It would’ve been more satisfying to see them properly communicate and figure out how to build a healthier relationship moving forward. Instead, it felt like they got back together mainly because they missed each other and were still clearly in love.

Overall Thoughts

I thoroughly enjoyed the Off Campus series. It was fun and entertaining and explored some more serious topics. The show has already been a huge hit on Amazon Prime, following the success of The Summer I Turned Pretty series. I didn’t go into this with massive expectations, and surprisingly, I was more than I would’ve expected. It’s a heartfelt show about friendship, relationships, and dealing with the ups and downs of young adulthood. For me, this was definitely worth the watch.