The FX limited series stars Paul Anthony Kelly as Kennedy and Sarah Pidgeon<\/a> as Bessette, charting their meeting in New York City, whirlwind courtship, high-profile marriage\u2014and the pressures of fame that ultimately strained their bond. Created by Connor Hines, the show marks the first installment in Ryan Murphy\u2019s Love Story anthology and is inspired by Elizabeth Beller\u2019s biography Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.<\/p>\n Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy by Elizabeth Beller<\/p>\n $29.99 at amazon.com<\/a><\/p>\n The series is said to be more of an intimate character study than a conventional historical retelling. Bessette is portrayed not just as a fashion icon or tabloid fixation, but also a fiercely private woman navigating sudden global stardom. \u201cThere was a serious love there,\u201d Pidgeon told Variety<\/a> of the relationship at the center of the show. \u201cThat was always what we were searching for.\u201d<\/p>\n Kelly, meanwhile, spoke about the pressure of portraying Kennedy Jr. He explained that immersing himself in archival material helped ground his performance. \u201cEverything\u2019s very well documented,\u201d he told Variety. \u201cSo it was easy to just be a sponge and let the algorithm show me everything.\u201d<\/p>\n The series also features Naomi Watts<\/a> as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy, Alessandro Nivola as Calvin Klein, Leila George as Kelly Klein, Sydney Lemmon as Lauren Bessette, and Constance Zimmer as Ann Marie Messina.<\/p>\n Below, everything to know before tuning in to Love Story.<\/p>\n How many episodes are in Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette?<\/p>\n The limited series consists of nine episodes.<\/p>\n When do new episodes of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette drop?<\/p>\n The series premiered on Thursday, February 12, with the first three episodes. Each new episode will roll out weekly on Thursdays, airing on FX at 9 P.M. ET\/PT and on Hulu at 9 P.M. PT.<\/p>\n Check out the full release schedule below:<\/p>\n Episode 1, \u201cPilot\u201d: February 12 Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Episode 2, \u201cThe Pools Party\u201d: February 12 Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Episode 3, \u201cAmerica\u2019s Widow\u201d: February 12 Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Episode 4, \u201cI Love You: February 19 Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n Episode 5, \u201cBattery Park\u201d: February 26 Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fbb945c9f52296d5fdf702b1057427df.jpeg\"\/)
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