Prime Video’s #1 New TV Show Continues a Huge Trend That’s Going to Dominate the Rest of the Decade

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Prime Video is having a fantastic start to 2026, continuing a successful pattern from last year. Popular shows like Invincible, The Boys, and Good Omens are consistently topping the charts and driving conversations. More returning favorites, including The Legend of Vox Machina and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, are also on the way. But Prime Video’s success isn’t limited to existing shows – new content is also performing well.

Currently, the most popular show on Prime Video is a new series that premiered on May 13th. Based on Elle Kennedy’s bestselling novels, Off Campus is quickly becoming one of the biggest TV hits of May 2026. Surprisingly, this hockey-themed romance is even outperforming The Boys. However, this isn’t entirely unexpected, as last year demonstrated the popularity of this genre. If Off Campus maintains its success, we could see a lot more hockey romances on television in the coming years.

Off Campus Continues TV’s Hockey Romance Trend After Heated Rivalry

The new drama, Off Campus, centers around a college hockey team and is quickly gaining popularity, likely due to the success of last year’s hit, Heated Rivalry. That LGBTQ+ hockey romance was a huge success for HBO Max and considered one of the best shows of 2025, based on Rachel Reid’s books. It broke viewership records for the streaming service, averaging 10.6 million U.S. viewers per episode (according to Variety). Remarkably, one episode even received a perfect score on IMDb, a feat previously only accomplished by Breaking Bad.

The popularity of sports romance, especially hockey-focused stories like Heated Rivalry, has paved the way for new series. Off Campus is different, but it’s clearly benefiting from the success of Heated Rivalry and the growing interest in this type of story. Both shows have already been picked up for a second season, suggesting we can expect even more hockey romances in the future.

Hockey Romances Could Dominate the Rest of the 2020s

The buzz around Heated Rivalry hasn’t died down, and Off Campus is also proving popular with viewers. These two shows suggest hockey romance is poised to become a major trend throughout the late 2020s. This success isn’t surprising, as hockey romance is already incredibly popular in book form, and those qualities are translating well to the screen. With plenty of existing books like Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker and Peyton Corinne’s Undone series, there’s a wealth of material for networks and streamers to adapt. It’s almost certain Hollywood will continue to invest in this genre. This trend could even expand to include romances centered around other sports.

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2026-05-18 22:40