Fans of the beloved Legally Blonde franchise no longer need to rely on rewatching the films to get their Elle Woods fix, as the brand-new series , Elle, has dropped today (1 July). Marking a fresh chapter in the Legally Blonde universe, the show explores Elle's early years, long before she made her way to Harvard Law School.Before the drop, fans were given a first glimpse in the official trailer. The preview offers a look at Elle’s high school years and the formative experiences that helped shape her into the pink-loving icon audiences know and love today.Set in 1995, season one follows Elle Woods long before she became Harvard's most unexpected success story. Her world turns upside-down when she suddenly has to move from Los Angeles to Seattle where, still navigating the chaotic world of high school, Elle faces complicated friendships, first love, and more than a few questionable fashion trends. The Independent’s assistant culture editor, Adam White, wasn’t too impressed by the series in their Elle review, writing: “Missing is the sheer sharpness of the movie, which afforded its stacked supporting cast (among them Jennifer Coolidge, Linda Cardellini, Holland Taylor and even Raquel Welch) the fizzy dialogue and memorable comic set pieces that Elle barely bothers with.” But for an easy-watching, fun series, Elle has all the hallmarks.The series is a Prime Video original and has premiered with all eight episodes. And viewers can already get excited about the next chapter, because a second season has been confirmed ahead of its debut.With all of that in mind, here’s all you need to know about the new Legally Blonde series.Read more: Best streaming services, reviewedHow to watch ‘Elle’?Elle is a Prime Video original, so it will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video. All eight episodes have been released, meaning fans can binge-watch the entire season without waiting for weekly instalments.Those who aren't already subscribed can sign up for Amazon Prime, which includes access to Prime Video as well as perks such as free delivery and Prime Music. In the UK, Prime membership costs £8.99 per month or £95 annually, while a standalone Prime Video subscription is available from £6.99 per month. Amazon also offers a 30-day free trial for eligible new customers, giving viewers the chance to watch Elle and explore the platform's catalogue without paying upfront. Just remember to cancel before the trial ends if you don't want the subscription to renew automatically.Watch Elle nowSign up to Amazon Prime nowWhen is the Elle release date?The wait is over for Legally Blonde fans, as Elle premieres on Prime Video on 1 July. The highly anticipated prequel series will take viewers back to Elle Woods's teenage years, exploring the experiences and relationships that helped shape her into the confident, ambitious and endlessly optimistic character audiences first met in the 2001 movie.Read more: Best TVs, tested