Full Breakdown
Off Campus Urges Respect as Season Two Production Starts
6/13/2026, 8:15:49 AM
Series Overview and Audience Reach
Off Campus, a Prime Video adaptation of Elle Kennedy’s hockey-romance novels, debuted on May 13. The first season, focusing on Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) and Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli), attracted 36 million viewers worldwide in its initial twelve days, ranking as the platform’s third-largest series debut behind The Rings of Power and Fallout.
Official Conduct Statement
On June 11 the series’ official social-media accounts posted a reminder that the community should be founded on a shared love of storytelling and respect for the individuals who portray the characters. The post warned that accounts engaging in targeted harassment would be blocked from the show’s official channels. Prime Video noted similar warnings have been issued for other shows to enforce a broader anti-harassment policy.
Fan-Driven Harassment and Response
Online scrutiny intensified after a resurfaced Jake Short podcast clip in which he called Mika Abdalla “some b****.” Abdalla and Short later released a joint statement calling the ensuing speculation “harmful and inaccurate” and emphasizing the respectfulness of their five-year relationship. Critics have described the level of personal inquiry as crossing from enthusiasm into intrusion.
Production Schedule and Cast Additions
Season two filming began June 1, 2026 in Vancouver and is slated to run through September 18, 2026. The lineup adds India Fowler and Phillipa Soo, while the narrative will adapt Kennedy’s third novel, *The Score*, centering on Dean Di Laurentis (Stephen Kalyn) and Allie Hayes (Mika Abdalla).
Broader Implications
The warning reflects a growing industry effort to curb toxic fan behavior that targets actors and crew. By linking account removal to harassment, Prime Video aims to protect privacy while preserving audience engagement, aligning with emerging community-standard initiatives across streaming services.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Off Campus community is built on a shared love of storytelling — and on respect for the real people who bring it to life,” — Off Campus official post
- “We are so excited to continue Allie and Dean’s story as our primary romance of Season Two after kickstarting their romance in season one,” — Louisa Levy, showrunner
- “some b****.” — Jake Short, Sit and Chat podcast (referring to Mika Abdalla)
- “? "We were in a loving, respectful relationship for five years [and] it’s hurtful to see playful moments dissected in a way that does not reflect the respect and love we had and still have for each other.” — Mika Abdalla and Jake Short, joint statement
What’s Next
Season two will foreground Dean and Allie while retaining an ensemble cast. Production remains on track for a projected mid-to-late 2027 release, with Prime Video indicating ongoing monitoring of fan interactions for future series.
