Sex and hockey are a winning combination on television, as seen in the steamy drama of Heated Rivalry and the streaming smash Off Campus, an adaptation of the sports romance novels by Elle Kennedy.
The latter stars Ella Bright as Hannah Wells, a music student who has a meet-cute with Boston Bruin-in-waiting Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) when she accidentally walks in on him naked in the gym showers. He needs a tutor, she needs to make the guy she has a crush on jealous...and the rest is history. Off Campus is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good romance.
But Off Campus isn't the only show that combines sex and sports in a compelling way. The Sex Lives of College Girls, created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, is a comedy-drama that follows the lives of four college roommates as they navigate love, sex, and friendship. The show is queer-friendly and features a talented cast of young actors.
Another popular show that combines sex and sports is Maxton Hall, a German import that premiered on Prime Video in 2024. The show follows the lives of two students at an elite boarding school, James Beaufort and Ruby Bell, as they navigate love, friendship, and social status.
Heartbreak High is a teen drama that explores issues related to gender identity, race, and teen sexuality. The show follows the lives of two students at a Sydney high school as they navigate love, friendship, and growing up.
Neveretheless is a South Korean miniseries that follows the complicated relationship between two art students, Na-bi and Jae-eon. The show explores the complexities of love, sex, and relationships in a nuanced and realistic way.
Overcompensating is a comedy-drama that follows the life of a former high school jock as he navigates college and tries to convince himself and everyone else that he's straight. The show is a sweet coming-of-age story about acceptance and self-discovery.
Normal People is a romantic drama based on Sally Rooney's bestselling novel. The show follows the complex and steamy relationship between two characters, Marianne and Connell, as they navigate love, sex, and growing up.
Boarders is a British import that follows the lives of five Black teens as they attend a prestigious boarding school. The show explores themes of love, friendship, and identity in a nuanced and realistic way.
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a coming-of-age romance based on Jenny Han's bestselling novel. The show follows the life of teenager Belly Conklin as she navigates love, friendship, and growing up in a small beach town.
Heated Rivalry is a steamy hockey romance that follows the complicated relationship between two professional ice hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. The show is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good romance.
Forever is a teen drama that explores the complexities of love and sex in a nuanced and realistic way. The show follows the lives of two teenagers, Keisha and Justin, as they navigate love, friendship, and growing up in 2020s America.
