College Romance Season 1 was praised for:
IMDb rating: 8.7/10 (based on over 20,000 votes).
Some criticism included occasional reliance on clichés (the “friend zone” trope) and a slightly rushed resolution for Trippy’s arc. However, most agreed that Season 1 successfully laid the groundwork for deeper exploration in Season 2.
Introduces the trio in their third year. Karan spots Deepal at the freshers’ welcome party. Trippy teases him while Naira swipes right on dating apps. The episode establishes the show’s signature: rapid-fire dialogues, pop culture references, and the “college lingo” of North Indian campuses.
The comic relief with depth. Naira’s journey from player to potential boyfriend is clichéd but saved by Sadhna’s natural charm and the show’s refusal to excuse his past behavior—Kavya rightfully calls him out.