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FX’s ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ Debuts Feb. 12 as Costume Critiques Build

The series launches Ryan Murphy’s new anthology, drawing from Elizabeth Beller’s biography of Carolyn Bessette‑Kennedy.

Overview

  • FX and FX on Hulu will release the first three episodes on Thursday, February 12, with weekly installments continuing to a March 26 finale.
  • The limited run spans nine episodes and serves as the inaugural season of Ryan Murphy’s Love Story anthology.
  • Sarah Pidgeon stars as Carolyn Bessette‑Kennedy opposite Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr., joined by Naomi Watts, Grace Gummer, and Alessandro Nivola.
  • Online fashion commentators have questioned the show’s costume accuracy for Bessette‑Kennedy, citing fabric texture, hair shade, and styling that they argue stray from her structured 1990s look.
  • Newsweek notes that several viral images drawing criticism appear to be early set photos that may differ from the final cut, and the trailer has reportedly surpassed 29 million views.