Ryan Murphy’s new drama revolves around the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette – here’s details of when and where you can watch the eagerly anticipated mini-series.
Ryan Murphy is a seemingly unstoppable force on television. His first major success was hit FX drama Nip/Tuck, which was followed by the likes of Glee, Pose, 9-1-1, Ratched, The Watcher, and Dr. Odyssey.
Two of his biggest hits have been ongoing series American Horror Story and American Crime Story, while Monster has also been a monster hit on Netflix.
His new show is change of pace, in that it’s a love story about John F. Kennedy Jr.’s relationship with Carolyn Bessette, and it’s hitting the small screen this week…
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette launches on Hulu and FX this Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 6pm PT / 9pm ET.
For those watching outside the US, there’s a sneaky way to watch: by using a VPN. You’ll still need a subscription to one of those streaming services, but you can do that by using a gift card to pay for it or via on-demand platforms such as Amazon Prime.
If you are using the above method, we’ve listed several alternate time zones below so you know when to tune in:
- 1am Brazil (February 13)
- 4am UK (February 13)
- 5am Central European Time (February 13)
- 9.30am India Standard Time (February 13)
- 3pm Australia (February 13)
- 5pm New Zealand (February 13)
How many episodes are there?
There are nine episodes in the series, with the first three dropping on February 12, then the rest arriving weekly.
Here’s the full release schedule, plus episode titles where available:
Who stars in the new Ryan Murphy series?
Paul Kelly is John F. Kennedy Jr. in Love Story, while Sarah Pidgeon is Carolyn Bessette.
The main cast looks like this:
- Paul Kelly is John F. Kennedy Jr.
- Sarah Pidgeon is Carolyn Bessette
- Naomi Watts is Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
- Grace Gummer is Caroline Kennedy
- Leila George is Kelly Klein
- Alessandro Nivola is Calvin Klein
- Noah Fearnley is Michael Bergin
- Sydney Lemmon is Lauren Bessette
- Dree Hemmingway is Daryl Hannah
- Ben Shenkman is Ed Schlossberg
What is Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette about?
As the title suggests, Ryan Murphy’s new show revolves around the relationship between JFK’s playboy son, and fashion publicist Carolyn Bessette, covering their romance, marriage, and tragic deaths.
Here’s the official synopsis, as per FX/Hulu: “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette is a limited series that explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century.
“The first instalment in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story anthology is inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s book ‘Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.’
“He was the closest thing to American royalty. The country watched him grow from a boy to a beloved bachelor and media sensation. She was a star in her own right. Fiercely independent and with a singular style, she rose from being a sales assistant to an executive at Calvin Klein, and became a trusted confidante of its eponymous founder.
“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. The series charts the complex and heartbreaking journey of a couple whose private love became a national obsession.”
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