Prime Video’s Off Campus has found itself at the center of an online debate. Notably, the development comes even before the Season’s shooting started in full swing. Although fans are excited to see Ella Kennedy’s The Score adapted for the screen, some think the makers’ latest promotional campaign focuses more on off-screen relationships than on the on-screen romance that will drive the upcoming season.
Why is the new Off Campus promo facing criticism?
The whole issue about Off Campus Season 2’s promo began after the show’s social media handle shared a behind-the-scenes video. It featured the entire cast. Although the clip was meant to celebrate the “Briar U” team, many fans argued that the marketing has shifted away from the fictional couples.
The video was captioned, “This is the team I root for.” Many viewers enjoyed the lighthearted interactions between the actors. But others questioned why the promotional material appeared to highlight Mika Abdalla and Josh Heusten’s off-screen chemistry. Instead, they wanted to see more of her on-screen romance with Stephen Kalyn.
Meanwhile, the Season is expected to adapt The Score. It is the third novel in Elle Kennedy’s bestselling series. The Score focuses on the relationship between ‘Dean Di Laurentis’ played by Stephen Kalyn and ‘Allie Hayes’ portrayed by Mika Abdalla. At the same time, fans pointed out that Josh Heuston’s character ‘Justin Kohl’ is not expected to return after the actor left the series to pursue other projects.
Therefore, many readers believe that continuing to feature Mika Abdalla and Josh together in promotional content might distract viewers from the romance that fans want to see in Season 2. Several fans also argued that the marketing should focus on ‘Dean’ and ‘Allie’ over the speculation about the actors’ personal lives. In turn, fans shared their disappointment online.
One fan wrote, “What is he doing there in the middle) Justin is a tertiary character from a book, and after that, he barely shows up.” Another penned, “He shouldn’t be showing up anymore.”
Other fans compared the situation to Outer Banks, where real-life relationships among cast members were heavily discussed than parts of the show’s storylines. So, some viewers worry that the same thing could happen with Off Campus. Moreover, it could take the attention away from the fictional romances that attracted readers to the books in the first place.
For those unaware, the discussion around the promotional campaign has also been fueled by Mika Abdalla’s recent personal life. For those unaware, the actress was earlier engaged to actor Jake Short after they dated for nearly five years.
Mika and Jake reportedly met while working together on the Hulu film, Sex Appeal, in 2021. Later, they got engaged in 2025. However, their representatives confirmed in June 2026 that the duo had ended their engagement. Still, they confirmed that the two remained on good terms and asked for some privacy.
Shortly after the breakup, Mika was linked to her Off Campus co-star, Josh Heuston. These rumors gained momentum after the pair was reportedly spotted together in Paris. In turn, fans speculated about their relationship. Since then, Josh and Mika’s public appearances and online interactions have gained more attention.
What to expect from Off Campus Season 2?
Despite the online debate, the wait for Season 2 remains high. The new season will shift the focus from ‘Hannah’ and ‘Garrett ‘to ‘Dean Di Laurentis’ and ‘Allie Hayes’ as per Ella Kennedy’s bestselling novels.
The majority of the cast members are expected to return, such as Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Antonio Cipriano, Stephen Kalyn, Mika Abdalla, and more. At the same time, India Fowler is expected to join the series as ‘Grace’, setting up another major storyline for the future seasons. The shooting for the show officially started in Vancouver in June 2026 and is expected to continue through September 2026.
Until now, Prime Video has not announced an official release date. But industry expectations suggest that Off Campus Season 2 might premiere around late 2026 or early 2026.
What do you think about the new promotional video for Off Campus Season 2?
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