Off Campus Prime Video Adaptation: Character Changes Explained By Stars

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Be warned: This article contains spoilers for the first season of Off Campus! The Prime Video series is mostly faithful to Ella Kennedy’s popular hockey romance novels, but creator Louisa Levy did make some changes when bringing the books to the screen.

The first season of the show, consisting of eight episodes, is based on Kennedy’s novel, The Deal, the first in her Off Campus series. Like Bridgerton, each season will focus on a different couple at Briar University, and season one follows hockey captain Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) and singer-songwriter Hannah Wells (Ella Bright). The series also explores the lives and relationships of Garrett’s teammates, with their stories continuing in future seasons.

In an interview with ScreenRant’s Ash Crossan, creator Drew Levy and the cast of Prime Video’s new young adult romance discussed changes made to the show and how those changes might affect future seasons of Off Campus.

The Briar U Boys Aren’t As Fratty As The Books Paint Them Out To Be

The series expands on the characters of John Logan, Dean Heyward-Di Laurentis, and John Tucker—who are portrayed as typical college hockey players in the books—by delving into their personal histories and motivations. This adds complexity and shows they’re more than just athletes.

Antonio Cipriano notes that the character of Logan, the clown, is presented as a regular member of the group in the source material. However, the series delves into Logan’s inner life, revealing hidden struggles and motivations. Cipriano hopes viewers will appreciate the depth of Logan’s character and understand the reasons behind his actions, potentially even feeling empathy for him.

Jalen Thomas Brooks is excited for viewers to see Tucker’s fun and unpredictable personality, as well as his strong desire for a sense of family – both the family he was born into and the close bonds he’s made with his teammates. He thinks both book readers and new viewers will enjoy seeing these sides of the character.

I’d definitely say Tucker has a bit of a wild streak. But what I really admire about him is how much he values family – whether that’s the family he chooses, the one he builds, or any kind of close connection. That’s what motivates him and defines how he interacts with people.

Kalyn notes that Dean tends to act on impulse, something Dean himself admits started after playing a character who did the same.

I really admire Dean’s spontaneity. I tend to overthink things, so I wish I could be more like him – able to make a quick decision and just go for it. It’s a quality I’m trying to develop in myself, even though it can be risky.

The Series Gives Dean & Allie’s Romance A Fun Twist

The TV show is taking the romance between Dean and Allie in a different direction than the books. Actress Mika Abdalla, who plays Allie Hayes, hinted that viewers will learn more about their history. Unlike the novels, where Allie and Dean don’t become a couple until the third book, The Score, after Allie ends a previous relationship, the show moves their connection forward quickly. They start secretly hooking up by the end of the first season.

I was surprised by how fast the relationship between Dean and Allie develops, and we took some enjoyable detours from the original book. It was really interesting to explore their inner emotional lives more deeply.

Abdalla explained that the scene where Allie calls Dean was key to understanding her character. It showed Allie’s tough side, but also revealed the kindness and love she kept hidden underneath.

For me, the scene where Allie calls Dean really captures the core of her character. Throughout the book, she projects this image of being strong and independent, insisting she’s happy on her own and doesn’t need a relationship. But really, it’s a way of hiding how much she craves love and how deeply she feels for Dean. That dynamic really shaped this season – Allie comes across as confident and bubbly, but underneath it all, she just wants connection and to be loved.

The Show Swaps A Major Quote That Helps Define Hannah’s Romance With Garrett

A crucial line in the book, The Deal, helped actress Sofia Bright understand Hannah’s feelings as she portrayed the beginning of Hannah and Garrett’s relationship. The line, originally written as “Hannah’s trust, meet Garrett’s hands,” perfectly captured the moment Hannah began to fall for him. However, in the TV series, the line was changed so Garrett asks Hannah to trust him instead.

A quote that really stood out to me was, ‘Trust meets Garrett’s hands.’ I thought it perfectly captured the moment Hannah starts to fall for Garrett and realizes she can truly rely on him with important decisions. It really encapsulates her feelings at that point in the story.

Cameli didn’t recall the quote being particularly memorable, but having the books available was very helpful when he developed the character of Garrett for the show.

I don’t really have a single favorite quote. What was most valuable about having the book was being able to experience each chapter through the eyes of different characters. That really helped me understand and develop my character as a whole.

What Fans Can Expect From Off Campus Season 2

I’m so thrilled to hear that the creator has already finished writing the entire second season! It’s such a relief knowing it’s all planned out, and April 2027 feels like a long way off, but at least we have a date to anticipate. I’m especially excited because she mentioned they’ll be really digging into Dean and Allie’s relationship – she sounded genuinely enthusiastic about it, which makes me even more hopeful! And I’m really looking forward to learning more about Logan and Tucker’s history too. It sounds like season two is going to be amazing!

I really love all the characters! Ella has done an amazing job developing them, and that’s why readers connect with the books so much – they feel like friends. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I’m especially excited to see what happens with Allie and Dean this season. We’ll also get to explore characters like Tucker and Logan more deeply, learning more about their stories since we didn’t have enough time to cover everything in season one. Season two will allow for that deeper dive.

I’m really excited to hear Hunter Davenport is going to be back for season 2! It sounds like his return is going to create some serious drama for Dean and Allie, and we’re finally going to learn more about Dean’s history too. I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds!

The main purpose of this storyline is to create challenges for Dean and develop his character. We brought Dean and Allie close at the end of last season, and now we need some obstacles to allow their relationship to evolve. This new development introduces a mystery surrounding Dean’s past, which we’ll explore further in the next season.

Check out more of our Off Campus coverage here:

  • Off Campus Review: A Surprisingly Insightful & Sexy Romance Book Adaptation
  • Off Campus Season 2: Confirmation, Story, & Everything We Know
  • Off Campus Season 1 Soundtrack Guide: Every Song & When They Play

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2026-05-14 00:52