Love Story: How John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Captivated Audiences on FX on Hulu
Ryan Murphy’s Latest Series Breaks Streaming Records on FX
Audiences are captivated by Ryan Murphy’s recent project, which reexamines a pivotal moment in American culture. The limited series, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, helmed by Murphy and created by Connor Hines, has set a record as FX’s most-watched limited series on streaming platforms, amassing over 25 million hours viewed across its first five episodes on Disney+ and Hulu, as announced by the network on Thursday.
Since its debut with the initial three episodes on February 12, the show has seen a steady increase in viewership with each weekly installment. According to FX, the fifth episode experienced a remarkable 51% rise in viewership compared to the premiere.
Engagement on social media has been equally robust, particularly as the series draws in younger audiences who are learning about the couple’s tragic story. TikTok reports a staggering 9,100% increase in searches for both JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy over the past month.
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette is produced by a notable team, including Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Connor Hines, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich, Scott Robertson, Monica Levinson, Kim Rosenstock, D.V. DeVincentis, and Tanase Popa. Max Winkler serves as both an executive producer and director for the pilot episode, with production managed by 20th Television.
A new episode of Love Story will premiere Thursday night on FX, available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
