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Off Campus is officially returning for Season 2, and the hockey romance series already has fans buzzing about what lies ahead. Showrunner Louisa Levy confirmed that all eight scripts are written, with an exciting new cast joining the Briar University Hawks. While Josh Heuston‘s character Justin won’t return, the second season promises fresh couples and unexpected twists.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Renewal Announcement: February 2026, before Season 1 even premiered
- Season 1 Premiere: May 13, 2026 on Prime Video with eight episodes
- Season 2 Focus: Dean and Allie take center stage over Hannah and Garrett
- New Cast: India Fowler joins as Grace Ivers, Phillipa Soo as Scarlett
A Surprise Renewal Before Season 1 Even Dropped
Prime Video shocked fans by greenlighting Season 2 in February 2026, three months before the series premiere. Global television head Peter Friedlander praised the show’s character-driven storytelling and rich source material based on Elle Kennedy‘s bestselling novels. The renewal video that broke the news to the cast left everyone emotional, setting the stage for massive momentum heading into filming.
The early renewal showed Amazon MGM Studios had complete confidence in the adaptation’s ability to captivate audiences. Season 1 adapted Kennedy’s first book, The Deal, focusing on the fake romance between Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham. The streamer’s bold move validated the showrunner’s ambitious vision for Briar U.
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Dean and Allie Take the Ice Next Season
Unlike the book series order, Season 2 will pivot away from Hannah and Garrett‘s story and spotlight Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes as the main couple. Louisa Levy teased that their secret relationship, introduced midway through Season 1, will explode into the central love story. Mika Abdalla‘s Allie has chemistry with Stephen Kalyn‘s Dean that viewers already felt, but Season 2 will deepen their emotional and physical connection.
The shocking twist involving Hunter and Allie in the Season 1 finale sets up major drama. Levy confirmed this change serves the overall narrative by giving Dean and Allie complications to overcome. Fans of the books know their romance doesn’t appear until book three, The Score, but the show is shuffling timelines to keep the momentum alive.
New Faces and Unexpected Couples Arrive
Screen Rant reported that India Fowler joined as Grace Ivers, the female lead from Kennedy’s second book, The Mistake. Grace will spark an instant attraction with John Logan, played by Antonio Cipriano. Levy revealed their chemistry test was spectacular, and author Elle Kennedy expressed pure excitement about seeing Grace onscreen, calling her an awkward fan-favorite character.
Broadway star Phillipa Soo also joined Season 2 in a recurring role as Scarlett, a theatre artist guest-directing at the college’s drama department. Her arrival connects directly to Allie Hayes‘s activities in the performance arts, adding another layer to the Briar U universe that fans haven’t encountered in the books.
| Detail | Information |
| Platform | Prime Video |
| Release Date | TBA, likely late 2026 or 2027 |
| Episodes | Eight episodes expected |
| Creator | Louisa Levy |
“I always wanted to introduce the next season’s love interests in the middle of the season because it is important to me to be invested in the next season’s love interests so you don’t lose interest in the storylines.”
— Louisa Levy, Showrunner
Josh Heuston’s Justin Is Exiting, But Book Changes Excite Fans
Josh Heuston‘s character Justin Kohl won’t return for Season 2, as showrunner Louisa Levy confirmed in interviews published May 2026. However, she teased about potentially bringing him back in future seasons when his book love interest, Stella, is introduced. The creative team prioritized maintaining momentum over strict book loyalty, making strategic changes like introducing Hunter‘s complicated backstory with Dean.
Kennedy herself praised how the show adapted her novels, noting that deviations serve the overall vibe of Briar U. Changes like making Justin a musician rather than a jock showcase the writers’ willingness to reimagine characters while keeping the heart intact. Season 2 promises even more creative risks.
What’s the Release Timeline and Will a Trailer Drop Soon?
Prime Video has not announced an official release date for Season 2, but production is set to begin immediately. India Fowler was spotted heading to Vancouver on May 17, 2026, signaling that filming would start right away. Based on Season 1’s production schedule, which filmed from June to October 2025 for a May 2026 release, expect Season 2 sometime in late 2026 or early 2027. No trailer has been released yet for the second season.
Fans hoping for early footage will likely have to wait until late 2026. Levy confirmed she doesn’t want to reveal everything about Season 2 just yet, leaving book fans surprised by the storytelling choices ahead.
Sources
- Teen Vogue – Off Campus Season 2 renewal details and cast updates
- E! News – Season 2 confirmation and returning cast information
- Variety – Louisa Levy interview about Dean and Allie’s storyline
