Garrett Graham in off Campus Explained: Book Differences, Actor, and Season 2 Guide
By Alexander Ross
Streaming adaptations of book series often face major logistical hurdles when transitioning from one self-contained novel to the next. Elle Kennedy’s literary universe functions as an anthology: The Deal belongs to Garrett and Hannah, The Mistake shifts focus to John Logan and Grace Ivers, The Score centers on Dean Di Laurentis and Allie Hayes, and The Goal follows John Tucker and Sabrina James.
As Season 2 moves into pre-production, the creative team has already begun reshaping the Briar ensemble. The most notable roster adjustment is the confirmed exit of Josh Heuston, who played Justin Kohl during the debut season. In Kennedy’s novel universe, Justin functions primarily as Hannah’s initial campus crush, the catalyst that prompts her arrangement with Garrett in the first place. Once Hannah realizes her true feelings for Garrett, Justin’s narrative utility naturally diminishes.
Rather than manufacturing artificial drama to retain Heuston on an ongoing contract, the showrunners opted to write Justin Kohl out cleanly, allowing the writing room to direct resources and screen time toward introducing the romantic foils required for Season 2. This decision signals a commitment to preserving the book series' seasonal romance format, avoiding the trap of dragging out resolved romantic triangles across multiple seasons.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
