{"id":715871,"date":"2026-06-05T01:17:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T01:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/715871\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T01:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T01:17:15","slug":"finished-off-campus-and-need-to-keep-that-fire-burning-heres-what-to-watch-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/715871\/","title":{"rendered":"Finished Off Campus and need to keep that fire burning? Here’s what to watch next"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you found yourself falling into a low-key obsession with Off Campus, you’re far from the only one.<\/p>\n

This book adaptation feels like it’s taken over the internet, with gen-Zers and millennials alike getting hot and bothered watching the coming-of-age romantic drama.<\/p>\n

From its refreshing body positivity and messaging on sex, consent and pleasure to its addictive chemistry and yearning between characters, this show has everyone talking.<\/p>\n

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Ally dancing in her J.Lo dress in Off Campus was iconic. (Supplied: Prime Video)<\/p>\n

Amazon Prime announced last week that the series reached a jaw-dropping 36 million viewers in its first 12 days online alone.<\/p>\n

But if you’re like me and now you’ve watched (and rewatched?) Hannah and Garrett’s love story \u2014 and you’re painfully aware that the final chapter of The Summer I Turned Pretty is still being filmed \u2014 we’ve pulled together some other romances to ease the withdrawals.<\/p>\n

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Watch Jessie, played by Kiwi comedian Rose Matafeo, fall in love with movie star Tom. (ABC iview)<\/p>\n

Why you’ll love it: It’s a rom-com that comes with surprising emotional depth. There’s also plenty of will-they-wont-they chemistry, witty banter and relatable laugh-out-loud awkwardnesses. It’s also free to stream \u2014 bonus!<\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for: Jessie’s meme-worthy post-sex dance in season one, episode two.<\/p>\n

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2. Heated Rivalry (HBO)\"Two<\/p>\n

Watch hockey rivals Shane and Ilya slowly realise they’re in love. (Supplied: HBO Max)<\/p>\n

Why you’ll love it: Two arch-rival athletes spend years insisting they’re not in love, delivering next-level electric chemistry along the way. If you were hooked on the pining in Off Campus, prepare to have your mind blown.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for: The hotel scenes and the All-Star Weekend in episode five. You’ll see why everyone has become obsessed with these secret lovers.<\/p>\n

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3. The Summer I Turned Pretty (Prime)\"A<\/p>\n

Watch Belly and Conrad’s coming-of-age summer love story. (Supplied: Amazon Prime)<\/p>\n

Why you’ll love it: In case you haven’t watched this already, this is a pure and swoon-worthy teen love triangle with enough of a slow burn to power your winter heating bill.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for: Season two, episode five. All that tension will really start to pay off.<\/p>\n

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4. Normal People (Stan)\"A<\/p>\n

Watch Marianne and Connell navigate first love and young adulthood. (Supplied: Stan)<\/p>\n

Why you’ll love it: Irish accents, emotional intensity and romantic tension with a side of steamy-yet-tender-and-complicated sex.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for: The sex scenes in episodes seven and nine will get your heart racing, but should come with a trigger warning.<\/p>\n

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Watch Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore in this iconic 1990 romance movie. (ABC iview)<\/p>\n

Why you’ll love it: OK, it’s not a series, but supernatural chemistry paired with chest-aching levels of longing and old-fashioned romance will convince you that love really can conquer all.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for: The pottery scene. You’ll 100 per cent be adding the song to your playlist.<\/p>\n

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Watch seven seasons of crushes and complicated teen relationships. (ABC iview)<\/p>\n

Why you’ll love it: It’s the OG version of Netflix’s hit Australian series where all the teen angst and friendship drama comes with a healthy dose of 90s nostalgia.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye out for: Season 5. Anita + Drazic 4eva.<\/p>\n

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