Will There Be a Season 2 of FX's “Love Story”? What We Know About Which Couple Could Take the Spotlight Next

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette aired its ninth and final episode on March 26

NEED TO KNOW

• The show has yet to be renewed for a second season

• Show creator Connor Hines hinted that he is considering Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton as the next subjects if the series gets a season 2

The first season ofLove Storyhas come to a close as viewers saw thetragic endingofJFK Jr.andCarolyn Bessette's real-life romance play out on-screen.

The political heir and the formerCalvin Kleinassociate were no strangers to the spotlight before their 1999 deaths, but the FX series introduced a whole new generation of people to their passionate, often tumultuous relationship.

Over the course of the season,John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessettesparked a cultural obsession, with fansembracing Bessette's iconic '90s styleto others gathering in New York for aJFK Jr. look-alike contest.

After nine heart-wrenching episodes that spanned both theearly daysandtumultuous endingof the couple's relationship, the debut season of the anthology wrapped on March 26, leaving fans wondering if there is moreLove Storyto come — and which famous couple might be in the spotlight next.

So, will there be a season 2 ofLove Story? Here's what we know so far about the hit FX show's future.

Will there be a season 2 ofLove Story?

Love Storyhas not been renewed just yet, though it's highly likely given the show's success.

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessettebecame FX's most-watched limited series ever on streaming, bringing in more than 25 million hours viewed across its first five episodes on Disney+ and Hulu, perDeadline.

The anthology, originally known as asAmerican Love Story, is also not the first of its kind from showrunnerRyan Murphy. It follows suit with his other anthologies,American Horror Story,American Crime StoryandAmerican Sports Story, the first two which have released several seasons.

What wouldLove Storyseason 2 be about?

SinceLove Storyhas yet to be renewed for a sophomore season, there's no confirmation on which couple would take the spotlight next.

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However, show creatorConnor Hinesteased which pairing he might explore next during a March 2026 conversation withVanity Fair.

When asked about the individuals he would be interested in focusing on for his next project, Hines suggested, "MaybeElizabeth TaylorandRichard Burton."

"They have the right intensity," he added.

The famous couple fell in love on the set ofCleopatrawhile both were married to other partners. Eventually, their passionate affair led them to leave their spouses and get married in 1964.

Taylor, whodied in 2011, and Burton, who died in 1984, got divorced in 1974, re-wed in 1975 and called it quits again less than a year later.

Have any of the crew spoken aboutLove Storyseason 2?

Other than Hines' comments about considering Taylor and Burton as his next couple to focus on, noLove Storycast or crew members — including Murphy — have spoken about a season 2.

Given that the limited series would focus on a completely separate love story from JFK Jr. and Bessette, it would likely be an entirely new cast.

Where can I watchLove Story?

The first season ofLove Storyis available for re-watch onHuluandDisney+.

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Official Podcastalso features behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew.

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