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New Series Explores JFK Jr. and Bessette's Tragic Love

2/10/2026

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Ryan Murphy's new series, "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette," premieres February 12, 2026.
The show chronicles the couple's 1990s romance, marriage, and intense media scrutiny.
It highlights the pressures that led to their deaths in a plane crash in 1999.
The series portrays Carolyn's journey from a shop girl to American royalty, emphasizing identity and public and private life.
Disney+ will stream the series in Australia.

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Story summary

Ryan Murphy's new series, "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette," premieres February 12, 2026.
The show chronicles the couple's 1990s romance, marriage, and intense media scrutiny.
It highlights the pressures that led to their deaths in a plane crash in 1999.
The series portrays Carolyn's journey from a shop girl to American royalty, emphasizing identity and public and private life.
Disney+ will stream the series in Australia.