The new drama series Love Story, starring Paul Anthony Kelly, is quickly gaining momentum on streaming. The show, which explores the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, has climbed the charts on Disney+.
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette is winning on streaming
The new anthology drama Love Story has quickly gained momentum on streaming following its debut. FlixPatrol reports that the series ranked first on the Top TV Shows chart on Disney+ on February 20, 2026. The show moved ahead of titles including Tell Me Lies, The Beauty, High Potential, and The Artful Dodger. The series is also gaining traction internationally, reaching the second spot in several countries, including Australia, Germany, Belgium, Iceland, Denmark, and New Zealand.
Created by Connor Hines, the show premiered on February 12, 2026, with its first three episodes. New episodes are being released weekly, with the ninth and final episode of the season scheduled for March 26, 2026. The project comes from FX and centers on the widely followed relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, portraying the romance that captivated public attention during the 1990s.
The series traces how John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette first met and how their relationship quickly grew while attracting intense public attention. It also touches on Kennedy’s personal life, including his on-and-off relationship with actress Daryl Hannah, before he eventually forms a deeper connection with Bessette, who worked with designer Calvin Klein.
The story also highlights Kennedy’s family life, including his relationship with his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and his sister Caroline Kennedy. By combining dramatized scenes with real-life details, the series looks at both the personal challenges and the public attention surrounding the couple.
The series’ cast includes Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. Other cast members include Naomi Watts, Grace Gummer, and Alessandro Nivola. Critical response has generally been positive. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a 79 percent score on the Tomatometer and a 76 percent audience rating on the Popcornmeter.
