TV viewers have been binge-watching Disney+’s new true-story drama, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, ever since the first three episodes of the nine-part series landed on the streamer on Friday.
The anthology series, created by Ryan Murphy (All’s Fair, Monster), is based on the real-life love story of John F. Kennedy Jr., the son of the former US president, and Calvin Klein executive Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
Inspired by journalist Elizabeth Beller’s book, Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the series charts the whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples in modern US history.
Starring Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon, the new drama already boasts an impressive 84 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But what are viewers saying about the series? Keep scrolling to find out.
What are viewers saying about Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette?
After the first three episodes dropped on Friday, fans were quick to binge the series and take to social media to share their reactions. “Finished the first three episodes of Love Story and I’m obsessed,” wrote one viewer, while another said: “It’s sensational!!!! I loved it and watched it all in one go, fabulous.”
Meanwhile, a third added: “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette is easily the best thing Ryan Murphy has done in eons. It’s truly terrific, from beginning to bitter end. Sarah Pidgeon is an absolute star (and, in my opinion, an early frontrunner for the Lead Actress in a Limited Series Emmy).”
© FX/DisneyWhat are critics saying about Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette?
The show has been largely well received by critics and currently sits at a respectable 84 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes.
In its review, Decider wrote: “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette is an intoxicating series full of insane beauty, raw emotion and clever reinterpretations of some of pop culture’s most enduring images.” Meanwhile, The Financial Times penned: “In essence, it is a US version of The Crown: slick, soapy and easy to devour.”
© FX/DisneyThe show’s existence has sparked debate among some viewers, with critics arguing that it sensationalises and profits from a tragic true story that the real-life family are still processing. And yet, series like this continue to draw millions of viewers.
In its analysis, The Telegraph summarised: “Love Story understands that appetite and, for the most part, feeds it with intelligence rather than opportunism. Royalty does not retire; it reincarnates – and we, the faithful subjects that we are, will never stop watching the coronation or the crash.”
What to expect from Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
The series sees Paul and Sarah step into the shoes of John and Carolyn, two people from very different walks of life but who can’t deny the undeniable chemistry they share after first meeting. Â
The synopsis continues: “John and Carolyn’s connection was immediate, electric and undeniable. As their love story unfolded on a national stage, the intense fame and media attention that came along with it threatened to rip them apart.”
© Kurt Iswarienko/FXWhen will the next episodes air?
While the first three episodes landed on Disney+ on Friday, the next six episodes will drop weekly every Friday.Â
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