Campus Rivals

Campus Rivals is an evocative and daring exploration of love, identity, and power, set within the polished yet perilous world of elite academia and Greek Life. It's a series that pulls no punches-unfolding like a modern-day Greek tragedy with emotional layers, sharp writing, and an unforgettable cast.

Eric Guilmette, as Xavier, is nothing short of mesmerizing. He steps into the role of the perfectly imperfect hero with stunning emotional range-mysterious, romantic, protective, and beautifully flawed. In true Guilmette fashion, he delivers a performance that resonates-his quiet strength and raw vulnerability painting Xavier as both dangerously magnetic and heartbreakingly human.

Vanessa Nottingham shines as Claire-a wholesome, relatable young woman torn between the comfort of what's safe and the temptation of risking it all for a love that defies logic and expectation. She brings both innocence and emotional depth to the screen, portraying Claire's internal conflict with sincerity and grace. Her chemistry with Eric is undeniable, and their connection forms the emotional core of the story.

Some of the most captivating scenes? Their very first meeting-undeniably intense and dripping with tension-and the unforgettable first kiss that followed. The charged reunion at the party, where emotions run high and truths begin to unravel, only deepens their bond. And then there's that line-"You don't belong with him, you belong with me." A moment so powerful it felt suspended in time, capturing the raw vulnerability of forbidden love.

Lawson Greyson, as Autumn, brings light, energy, and charisma to the screen. Her portrayal of the fiercely loyal and fun best friend adds balance to the intensity, offering viewers humor and heart in equal measure.

Adam Santa Cruz commands attention as Chad-the dangerously charming bad boy who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. His performance is layered and unsettling, making Chad a worthy antagonist whose manipulative tendencies make the stakes all the more real.

Brittany Marsicek fully embodies the role of Hannah-the villainess who adds fire, tension, and unpredictability to every scene she's in. She brings a fierce presence and delivers a performance that's bold, sharp, and unforgettable.

Together, this remarkable cast delivers a story that is equal parts passion, conflict, and consequence. As actors and producers, Eric and Adam have built something strikingly raw and emotionally resonant with Campus Rivals.

More than just a scandalous love triangle, this is a character-driven drama about the courage to choose love over fear, truth over comfort, and growth over perfection. An unforgettable series that lingers long after the final scene.

Campus Rivals is not just another college drama ,it's a masterfully written and performed series that dives deep into the emotional complexities, rivalries, friendships, and personal battles students face behind the scenes. Every episode felt authentic and beautifully layered, making it incredibly easy to connect with the characters and their journeys.

The entire cast delivered heartfelt and compelling performances. Each actor brought their role to life with such sincerity and depth that it was impossible not to get emotionally invested. From the moments of laughter to the scenes of heartbreak and confrontation, the ensemble carried the weight of the story with grace and power.

A special standing ovation goes to Adam Santa Cruz, who didn't just act but lived his role. His portrayal was raw, real, and profoundly moving. Not only did he shine as an actor, but knowing he also wrote and produced the drama adds another layer of admiration. It takes true talent and vision to wear so many hats and still create something so cohesive and powerful. His storytelling feels personal, honest, and deeply thoughtful-qualities that set Campus Rivals apart.

Credit must also go to the direction, cinematography, and editing teams. The pacing was just right, the visuals were striking, and the soundtrack enhanced every mood. It's clear that Campus Rivals was made with heart, dedication, and a commitment to telling a story that matters.

Highly recommended to anyone who loves character-driven drama with real emotion and social relevance. This series will leave you thinking, feeling, and remembering.

10/10 - A beautifully made drama with purpose and passion.

Campus Rivals has it all; rivalry, romance, heartbreak, plus so much emotion, all done extremely well. One of the best things for me was no slapping and no drugged drinks! It does have the obligatory falling into the pool so you still know it's a vertical!

With the exception of Lawson Greyson who plays Autumn, the best friend everybody wants to have, Eric Guilmette as Xavier Brooks, Adam Santa Cruz as Chad Miller, Vanessa Nottingham as Claire Emerson, and Brittany Marsicek as Hannah Myers, are all multi-faceted characters. Not one is perfect, definitely flawed, but you can see where the flaws and hurt come from which explains some of the behaviors.

It was so much fun to watch various vertical stars on the screen together -by the way, with the most amazing names!

Brilliantly written by Adam Santa Cruz, produced by Eric Guilmette, Adam Santa Cruz, Brielle Yuke Li, and Bomi Song, and directed by Tingting Lyu, this series on Vigloo is well worth the watch! I can definitely see the potential for an ongoing series!

This is a vertical drama on Vigloo that goes to the next level! This is a hit show from the beginning. A great love story in the making. The romance, the love triangle, th intrigue, it all flowed together to make an exceptional piece of work. It is an amazingly believable story (and this is coming from a girl who was in a sorority in college!)

Eric Guilmette and Adam Santa Cruz did an amazing job producing as well as acting in this drama. The cast they brought in to film this movie did an amazing job making you feel for the characters on the screen.

Job well done to all who were involed! Go check it out!!!

Ok first of all to get all these vertical stars on one screen was superb and i challenge all verticals to do so.

Adam santa cruz is an awesome writer and wrote a great series and should be beyond proud of himself for this.

Eric and adam produced a great series and again should be proud of themselves for this series.

All the actors that came on board were awesome and it was enjoyable getting to see eric, jeff, jesse, adam etc all on one screen together and hope we can see more of this in the future. Loved the love triangle between xavier, chad and claire and who was going to win Claire's heart at the end. Eric brings xaviers vulnerability to light. This series was awesome, lighthearted, heartbreaking, all rolled into one.