Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette is a historical romantic drama series created by Connor Hines. Based on Elizabeth Beller‘s 2024 book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the FX series chronicles the whirlwind romance and marriage of John F. Kennedy and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Love Story stars Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Naomi Watts, Grace Gummer, Leila George, and Noah Fearnley. So, if you loved the true story aspect, romantic drama, and compelling characters in FX’s Love Story, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Crown (Netflix)
The Crown is a historical drama series created by Peter Morgan. The Netflix series follows the lives of the British royal family, beginning with the king’s sudden death and Elizabeth succeeding to the throne. While The Crown is not that similar to FX’s Love Story overall, the fourth season’s Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer’s relationship arc is quite similar. The Crown stars Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Vanessa Kirby, Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, and Elizabeth Debicki.
American Crime Story: Impeachment (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Created by Sarah Burgess, Impeachment is the third season of the crime anthology series American Crime Story. Based on Jeffrey Toobin’s 1999 book A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down a President, the FX series dramatizes the sex scandal between United States President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. Impeachment stars Sarah Paulson, Beanie Feldstein, Annaleigh Ashford, Margo Martindale, Edie Falco, and Clive Owen.
The Kennedys (Prime Video, Tubi, & The Roku Channel)
The Kennedys is a historical drama series co-written by Stephen Kronish and Joel Surnow. The History Television series follows the story of ambitious businessman Joseph Kennedy Sr as he fulfills his political aspirations at the cost of his relationship with his sons, who stand their ground against him. The Kennedys stars Greg Kinnear, Barry Pepper, Katie Holmes, Tom Wilkinson, Diana Hardcastle, and Kristin Booth.
A Very British Scandal (Prime Video)
A Very British Scandal is a historical drama series created by Sarah Phelps. The BBC One series is set in the 1960s, and it revolves around the turbulent marriage and explosive divorce of Margaret Whigham Sweeny and Ian Campbell, 11th Duke of Argyll. While the reason behind their divorce still remains shrouded in mystery, their relationship was scrutinized by the public and the press. A Very British Scandal stars Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Julia Davis, Richard McCabe, and Sophia Myles.
George & Tammy (Showtime & Rent on Prime Video)
George & Tammy is a biographical drama miniseries created by Abe Sylvia. Based on the 2011 book titled The Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George by Georgette Jones, the Showtime series chronicles the complex but strong marriage of country musicians Tammy Wynette and George Jones, who became a power couple in the music industry and released some of the most iconic songs of all time. George & Tammy stars Jessica Chastain, Michael Shannon, Steve Zahn, David Wilson Barnes, and Walton Goggins.
Pam & Tommy (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Pam & Tommy is a biographical dark comedy-drama series created by Robert Siegel. Based on Amanda Chicago Lewis’ 2014 Rolling Stone article, the Hulu series revolves around a turbulent marriage between Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee as a sex tape of theirs is stolen and leaked. Pam & Tommy stars Lily James, Sebastian Stan, Nick Offerman, Seth Rogen, and Taylor Schilling.
Fosse/Verdon (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Fosse/Verdon is a biographical drama miniseries co-developed by Steven Levenson and Thomas Kail. Based on Sam Wasson’s 2013 biographical book Fosse, the FX series revolves around the complex and intense relationship between the legendary Broadway pair Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, who experience highs and lows as they create some of the most popular Broadway shows together. Fosse/Verdon stars Sam Rockwell, Michelle Williams, Norbert Leo Butz, and Margaret Qualley.