Do Becca and Lewis end up together in Campus Drivers? Explaining the huge book change

Lane and Lois might be the main romance in Campus Drivers, but can we talk about Becca and Lewis for a second? We’re all rooting for them, but their story in the books isn’t what you might think. 

The new Prime Video series is based on C.S. Quill’s Campus Drivers book series. Season 1 adapts the first novel, Fast Lane, which follows Lois (Carmen Kassovitz) and Lane’s (Baptiste Masseline) complicated love story. 

But running alongside this is the relationship between Lois’ friend Becca (Louna Balavoine) and Lane’s friend Lewis (Esteban Vial). And TikTok is awash with videos obsessing over their story in equal measure. It’s giving Allie and Dean in Off Campus, honestly.

The pair don’t exactly hit it off immediately. Lewis is part of the Campus Drivers group and has a reputation for flirting with pretty much everyone. He’s also made it clear that serious relationships aren’t really his thing.

As for Becca, she’s an aspiring actress. After a particularly difficult class, Lewis ends up helping a crying Becca take her mind off of things. The pair later hook up, but even though it seems casual at first, they start to develop real feelings. The problem is that Becca’s future takes her away from Belrose University. 

Do Becca and Lewis end up together in Campus Drivers?

Unfortunately, Becca and Lewis don’t end up together by the end of Campus Drivers season 1. It’s purely down to circumstance, as Becca bags a place at New York’s prestigious Juilliard. 

In the finale, Adam (Félix Nebel) and Lewis have a joint birthday party. Becca and Lewis have a great time, jumping into the pool together and sharing a kiss. 

They then spend one final evening together before saying their goodbyes in the morning. Although he offers to take her to the airport, she explains that she’s got a taxi coming as she “doesn’t like airport goodbyes.”

“You’re going to be a great actress,” he tells her. She then says, “You know, you’re more than just good in bed. I know relationships aren’t your thing but you’re pretty good at them.”

Finally, he tells her she’s beautiful and she leaves. We next see Becca packing her things into the cab and saying goodbye to Lois and Carrie. 

It’s clear that Becca and Lewis end on good terms. If Becca didn’t have to leave to pursue her dreams, who knows where the relationship could have taken them. 

So, what about Quill’s books? Well, if you’ve read the series, you’ll know there’s another complication.

What happens to Becca and Lewis in the Campus Drivers books?

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Lewis does eventually find love in the books, but it isn’t with Becca. Quill’s third novel, Test Drive, focuses on Lewis and introduces a new love interest named Amy.

Amy is a university student who joins the Campus Drivers as an intern, with Lewis assigned to train her. As they spend more time together, they develop feelings for each other and eventually begin a relationship.

Obviously, it’s not quite as straightforward as that. But, ultimately, Lewis does get his happy ending in the pages. Just not with Becca. *Sobs*

That being said, Becca and Lewis’ entire relationship was made up for the show. And it’s far from the only change to the novels. Clearly, the writers aren’t afraid of switching up the source material. 

Say Campus Drivers does get renewed, a Becca and Lewis reunion isn’t completely out of the question. Speaking of which….

Is Campus Drivers coming back for season 2?

For now, Prime Video hasn’t officially renewed Campus Drivers for a second season. But there are still several books left to adapt, and it’s still very early days.

If it does, Lewis could have a much bigger role. The second novel, Crash Course, follows Donovan (Madior Fall) and Carrie (Eloïse Rey). The third, Test Drive, is Lewis’ story.

But the writers have already shown they’re willing to change things. So the order could change, especially as Lewis and Becca got more screentime in season 1. 

Whatever the case, it certainly sounds like the cast are already hoping for a possible return. In an interview with Serieously, Baptiste Masseline revealed that he and Esteban Vial had actually been training in preparation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“I was in the hospital having surgery,” he said. “I was working out with Esteban (Vial, who plays Lewis) for a potential season 2.” 

Other cast members also said they were excited about the prospect of adapting the next two books, adding, “There are scenes we absolutely want to see and film in the future.”

In the same interview, Quill said, “My favourite couple is the couple from book two, Donovan and Carrie… Although now, having met the actors and worked on set, they all have something I like about them.”

Now, it’s down to Prime Video to make that call. 

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