Carolyn Bessette and JFK Jr.’s relationship is back in the spotlight thanks to Ryan Murphy’s most recent anthology series, Love Story. This fifth installment in the American Story franchise shifts the focus to romance, delving into a courtship that captivated the world in the ‘90s.
Thanks to a strong main cast, the show pulls in viewers from episode one. It also enjoyed mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised the chemistry between the leads. Does that mean we might get a sequel?
Love Story Season 2 Release Date
At the time of writing, the show is yet to be renewed for a second outing. It might depend on how many people tune in. In the UK, you can catch episodes on Disney+.
Additionally, Murphy, who acts as an executive producer, is quite busy. Even if the series gets a follow-up, Love Story season 2 might not arrive for a couple of years.
Love Story Cast
- Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette
- Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr.
- Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy
- Naomi Watts as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
- Alessandro Nivola as Calvin Klein
- Leila George as Kelly Klein
What Is Love Story About?
Created by Connor Hines, Love Story is an anthology series. The first season revolves around the whirlwind romance and intense public life of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
The story opens with JFK Jr., once America’s most eligible bachelor and a beloved cultural figure, navigating family expectations and his own career ambitions. It traces his meeting with Carolyn Bessette, a stylish Calvin Klein executive. From there, it follows the pair as their love becomes the subject of relentless media fascination.
Over the course of the season, Love Story explores their evolving relationship under the glare of public attention. It’s an entertaining mix of biographical romance and cultural commentary, doing a good job at showing how the couple’s private life captured global attention. After their tragic deaths in a plane crash, the love story also became the stuff of legend.
The first season of the series will consist of nine episodes, with the finale scheduled for March 26. While we don’t know yet whether Love Story season 2 will happen, it’s safe to assume that you won’t be left with lingering questions. Since this is an anthology, any potential follow-up will shift the focus to another iconic couple.
Are There Other Shows Like Love Story?
If you enjoyed Love Story, we recommend checking out other popular romance series. The list includes Bridgerton, Finding Her Edge, Emily in Paris, and Nobody Wants This.
Alternatively, catch up with everything else trending on Disney+. Like A Thousand Blows, The Beauty, Wonder Man, and Tell Me Lies.
