Off-Campus Review: A College Hockey Romance with Potential
Originally published May 19, 2026
By Kathryn VanArendonk · Vulture — Movies
AI-generated summary based on Vulture — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 1, 2026
Key points
- Prime Video's 'Off-Campus' is a college hockey romance based on Elle Kennedy's book series.
- The story follows a fake relationship between a music major and a hockey captain that evolves into a real romance.
- Lead actress Ella Bright struggles to convey the emotional depth required for her role.
- Belmont Cameli delivers a more grounded performance as the hockey captain.
- The show highlights the potential of the hockey-romance genre but fails to fully capitalize on it.
Prime Video's new series 'Off-Campus' follows a fake relationship between a music major and a hockey captain that turns real. Adapted from Elle Kennedy's book series, the show leans into college rom-com tropes with a warm, fuzzy atmosphere. While the premise is promising, the emotional depth of the characters is uneven. Lead actress Ella Bright struggles to convey the necessary emotional range, particularly in moments of trauma and vulnerability. Belmont Cameli offers a more grounded performance, but the show falters in maintaining consistent character development. The series highlights the potential of the hockey-romance genre but fails to fully capitalize on it.
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