Prime Video has done it again. Hot on the heels of steamy hits like Heated Rivalry and 56 Days, the streamer's latest romantic drama Off Campus has not only shot to the top of the charts but also shattered a Rotten Tomatoes record. With a Certified Fresh 93% critics' score and an equally impressive audience rating, the series is being hailed as the best-reviewed romance series on the platform in the last year.
Based on a popular book series, Off Campus follows the fiery connection between a music major and the captain of the hockey team. Starring Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli, with Mika Abdalla in a supporting role, the show delivers the kind of swoon-worthy tension and soapy drama that fans of the genre crave. Created by Louisa Levy, the series debuted on Prime Video on May 13 and was quickly renewed for a second season—a testament to its instant popularity.
Critics have been effusive. Collider's Therese Lacson called it "the perfect blend of sizzling romance and soapy drama," while the Rotten Tomatoes consensus praises the show for its "deliberate excavation of relationship dynamics" and genuine affection for the romance genre. The series now holds the highest combined critics' and audience score for a romance series released in the past year, and ranks third overall for a Prime Video series this year, behind only Fallout and Invincible.
This success comes as Prime Video continues to dominate the teen drama space, following the cultural phenomenon The Summer I Turned Pretty from Jenny Han. Like that show, Off Campus is based on a beloved novel series, and its leads are already being touted as future stars. The streamer's hot streak shows no signs of slowing down, especially with The Summer I Turned Pretty set to return for a feature-length finale in 2025.
For fans of steamy romance and high-stakes drama, Off Campus is the binge-worthy fix you've been waiting for. And if you're looking for more Prime Video gems, check out ZeroZeroZero, a crime thriller with a 94% RT score, or dive into Bosch, the detective series you can watch again and again.
With its record-breaking Rotten Tomatoes score and passionate fanbase, Off Campus proves that Prime Video knows exactly how to deliver the heat. Whether you're a romance devotee or just looking for your next obsession, this series is a must-watch.
