The week took an unexpected turn for the legions of people enrolling at fictional Briar University to join characters from a series of books written by Elle Kennedy. Her first book, The Deal, is the basis for the eight episodes of Off Campus Season 1, and it made the best of impressions. Upon first glance, the popularity of the series could be disregarded as another romcom or Young Adult novel trope, but anyone paying attention sees past that veneer. What this series does so well, what sets it apart, is how it makes clear the profound desire for consent, respect, and trust from leading men. It also refuses to conform to the usual normalization of competition and cruelty when two people find themselves attracted to the same person. You won't find women tearing each other down or centering men over their connections, instead, they offer support and positivity to each other in every interaction. Serious issues are handled with care and consideration as characters entering adulthood navigate who they want to be in light of how they were raised or what experiences they've had. Overall, the series feels like a big hug for people raised on classic romcoms, with nods to them along the way, but with a welcome fresh take that leaves problematic storylines where they belong, buried within dusty VHS tapes of the past.  

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