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‘Off Campus’ Hockey Romance Series Sets Prime Video Release Date; Drops First Trailer & Photos

What happened

Amazon Prime Video announced that 'Off Campus,' a college hockey romance series based on Elle Kennedy's popular book series, will premiere May 13. All episodes will drop at once across 240+ countries. The series has already been renewed for a second season before its debut.

Why people care

Kennedy's 'Off Campus' books have a massive, devoted fanbase who've been eagerly awaiting this adaptation. The preemptive second season renewal suggests Amazon expects big numbers from the steamy college sports romance genre.

The takes

Fans say

Book readers are excited to see their favorite hockey players and storylines come to life on screen. The source material has a passionate following who've been waiting years for a proper adaptation of Kennedy's beloved characters.

Skeptics say

Book-to-screen adaptations often disappoint devoted fanbases, especially in the romance genre where readers have strong mental images of characters. The pressure to deliver on fans' high expectations could be significant.

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