Off Campus Reworks Finale Breakup for NIL Era, Sets 2nd-Season Ensemble Plans

11 articles · Updated · TheWrap · May 14

Garrett’s breakup with Hannah was shifted from the book’s financial-blackmail plot to his fear of becoming his abusive father, after his violent outburst on the ice against Hannah’s attacker.
NIL rules drove part of that rewrite: showrunner Louisa Levy said a star athlete like Garrett could now earn his own money through brand deals, weakening the original stakes around his father cutting him off.
Season 2 will keep Hannah and Garrett central rather than sidelining them as a settled couple, with the writers planning to test their relationship through schedules and other real-world pressures.
Episode 8 also planted the next conflict by introducing Hunter Davenport as Allie’s mystery hookup and a new hockey recruit tied to Dean, while the showrunners declined to confirm whether Dean and Allie’s book romance is being moved up.
Production on Season 2 starts next month, with each season covering 1 semester; Levy said the team is focused on adapting the first 4 books, though Justin actor Josh Heuston will not return.

With Justin’s exit and new romances emerging, how might Off Campus keep longtime fans invested in future seasons?

What are the risks and rewards of expanding Off Campus into the wider Briar U universe before key book characters are introduced?

Could the show’s creative changes—like making Justin a musician—signal a broader shift in how book adaptations engage modern audiences?