AceShowbiz - The limited series Love Story has captivated a large audience across streaming platforms, setting a new record for FX. According to FX, the first five episodes have amassed over 25 million hours of viewing on Hulu and Disney+, equivalent to 1.5 billion minutes watched. This milestone marks the highest streaming total for any FX limited series to date.

While Love Story also airs on the FX cable channel, nearly all of its audience has tuned in via the two streaming services. The show’s popularity has been growing steadily week to week. Although FX has not released detailed viewing figures and Nielsen ratings have yet to reflect the show’s February 12 premiere, the network reports that the latest episode attracted 51 percent more viewing time compared to the series opener.

The season is scheduled to wrap up on March 26, continuing to draw strong interest as it chronicles the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. The series focuses on their relationship, marriage, and tragic deaths during the 1990s. It has received praise for its careful and accurate depiction of 1990s New York City, capturing the era’s atmosphere with precision.

However, the show has also faced criticism from some members of the Kennedy family and mixed reactions from acquaintances of the couple. Despite this, reviews have generally skewed positive. The impact of Love Story extends beyond traditional media, with FX noting that the show has generated approximately 21 million posts on TikTok under the #lovestory hashtag in the past month, demonstrating substantial social media engagement.

The series was created by Connor Hines, who also serves as an executive producer alongside renowned producer Ryan Murphy, as well as Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich, Scott Robertson, Monica Levinson, Kim Rosenstock, D.V. DeVincentis, and Tanase Popa. The first episode was directed and executive produced by Max Winkler, setting the tone for the series’ high production values and storytelling approach.

Love Story continues to be a significant draw for FX’s streaming platforms as it approaches its season finale, reflecting strong viewer interest in this dramatized portrayal of a high-profile American couple’s life and legacy.