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Rating: 8.8/10 | Genre: Drama | Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 8 | Status: Returning Series
Starring: Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Stephen Kalyn, Antonio Cipriano
Okay, so I just finished “Off Campus” and I need to talk about it because it’s way better than I expected. I went in thinking it would be another generic college romance show, but it actually has heart. The cast is genuinely likable, the chemistry feels real, and there’s enough going on with the friend group that it doesn’t just feel like one couple’s story. Is it perfect? No. But it’s the kind of show where you’re like “one more episode” at 2am and suddenly you’ve watched the whole season.
Season 1
So the premise is pretty straightforward. Hannah Wells is a music major who needs help getting her crush to notice her. Garrett Graham is the hockey team’s captain and supposedly a huge player. They make a deal where she tutors him and he pretends to be her boyfriend. Classic setup, right? But the show actually executes it well.
What works best is that they don’t drag out the fake dating thing turning real. By episode two you’re already seeing actual chemistry between them, and by episode three Hannah’s doing things to actually deepen their connection instead of just checking boxes. It feels earned instead of forced.
The real strength of the season though is the friend group. Hannah’s not just a one-dimensional character obsessing over a guy. She has a whole life with Logan, Dean, Tucker, and Allie. These five actually feel like friends. They have inside jokes, they show up for each other, and they have their own problems happening at the same time. It makes the show feel fuller somehow.
The individual character stuff is solid too. Garrett’s got baggage from his past that explains why he acts like such a jerk at first. Hannah’s dealing with her own insecurities. And the supporting cast gets real moments too. Allie’s storyline especially caught me off guard because it went places I wasn’t expecting.
If I had to nitpick, some of the dialogue in the early episodes feels a little clunky. And there’s definitely some college romance cliches that show up. But honestly, nothing about season one made me want to stop watching. The eight episodes move fast and they end on a note that makes you want more.
The cast is doing good work here. Ella Bright is likable as Hannah without being annoyingly perfect. Belmont Cameli brings layers to what could have been a one-note jerk character. And honestly, the whole ensemble just clicks.
I’m actually excited for season two to see where they take this. Have you watched it yet, or is this on your list?
Episode Guide
Season 1 (8 Episodes)
Episode 1: The Deal (9.4/10)
A hockey-averse music major and Briar U's womanizing star center strike an unlikely deal to get her crush's attention and his grades up.
Episode 2: The Practice (8.5/10)
Hannah and Garrett's faux relationship is put to the test as they are forced to share a room at an overnight house party.
Episode 3: The Orgasm (7.8/10)
Just as Hannah and Garrett's deal begins working like a charm, Hannah ups the stakes by redefining the terms.
Episode 4: The Breakup (8.3/10)
Hannah and Garrett get closer than either anticipated and things get messy when they're forced to confront their feelings at Drunk Shakespeare.
Episode 5: The Cold Turkey (8.8/10)
Garrett brings Hannah home for Thanksgiving while Tucker hosts an epic Friendsgiving at the Off Campus house.
Episode 6: The Breakaway (8.5/10)
At a hockey fundraiser, Garrett and Logan butt heads, Hannah and Justin's musical collaboration encounters its biggest hurdle, and romance simmers.
Episode 7: The Faceoff (9/10)
Hannah confronts her past while Garrett faces the most challenging game of his season and Allie meets her hero.
Episode 8: The Line Change (10/10)
As the semester ends, fallout from the St. Anthony's game rattles the Hawks, and Hannah strives to find her voice.
Where to Watch
Stream on: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads