JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who were America’s premier “it couple”, fascinated the public in the 90’s, have become insanely popular ever since FX’s new show, “Love Story”, aired. “Love Story” is about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s relationship and the aspects surrounding it. Love Story has been airing since February, and each episode airs on FX every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT and is released on Hulu and other streaming services at 12 AM on Friday Morning.
The show features relatively new faces such as Sarah Pidgeon, who plays Carolyn Bessette, and Paul Anthony Kelly, who plays JFK Jr. “Love Story” is produced by Ryan Murphy, who has also produced shows such as “Monsters” and “Glee”, and is the executive producer of “Love Story”. As of March 2026, the series has received a 7.6/10 on IMDb and an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Love Story” follows the love story of the late JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The show focuses on retelling their romance, how Carolyn Bessette, a high-ranking employee at Calvin Klein, meets JFK Jr., the son of President John F. Kennedy. The series focuses on how these two met, fell in love, and tried to build a life together before their tragic death in 1999. Many viewers say the show does a great job capturing these individuals’ relationships and their struggles with the media and other issues.
Brinley Cook ‘28 says that she “loves the show and I watch it every Friday,” and she also “thinks it’s really cool because it shows a glimpse back into when they lived”.
Maddie O’Leary ‘28 says that “it’s a really good show and that [she] has been enjoying it” too.
Each of the nine episodes explores the issues that both Kennedy and Bessette face before and after they met. In episode one, we see JFK Jr. and Carolyn’s original introduction to each other, while in episode four, we see the passing of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and how JFK Jr. grieves.
Although the show is loved by many, there are many controversies surrounding it. People portrayed in the show express that it is filled with inaccuracies. In an article she wrote for the New York Times, Actor Daryl Hannah expressed her frustrations about the show, annoyed with the way she was portrayed and how her relationship with JFK Jr. was depicted. Although many are upset due to some inaccuracies, there is a disclaimer at the start of the show claiming that some scenes and people’s characteristics are dramatized for entertainment purposes.
Many say one of the most interesting parts of the series is the fashion and attention to detail of these outfits. The show closely replicates the real outfits Kennedy and Bessette wore, even finding vintage pieces. The show captures Carolyn’s style of neutrals and simple pieces, which has started to slowly influence style in recent weeks since the show’s release. This new influence has sparked many trends across social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, with people trying to recreate Kennedy’s and Bessette’s outfits.
Love Story on FX goes back to one of America’s most interesting romances, which shows their legacy to the new generation through its fashion and storytelling.
