A new television series delving into the captivating romance of one of America's most iconic couples, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, premieres this week as part of Ryan Murphy's Love Story Anthology. The show, titled Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, draws inspiration from Elizabeth Beller's book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and features actors Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon in the lead roles. The nine-episode series begins streaming on Disney+ on Thursday, offering viewers an intimate look at their whirlwind relationship.
Weekly Television Highlights Feature Diverse Programming
Beyond the highly anticipated Kennedy series, this week's television schedule includes a mix of sports, drama, and reality content. A special documentary titled RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off revisits the intense hockey rivalry between Canada and the United States during last year's tournament, utilizing behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with NHL stars. It is currently available for streaming on CBC Gem.
New Series and Season Premieres Across Platforms
Several other notable debuts and returns are set to capture audience attention:
- The Borderline: A new crime drama starring Stephen Amell and Hamza Haq, set in the Thousand Islands region, premieres Sunday on CTV and Crave.
- Cross Season 2: The detective series based on James Patterson's books returns with Aldis Hodge on Wednesday via Prime Video.
- Love Is Blind Season 10: The popular dating experiment continues on Netflix this Wednesday.
- The 'Burbs: A comedic thriller featuring Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall debuts Thursday on W Network.
Documentary and Reality Offerings
Viewers interested in non-fiction programming have multiple options:
- Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League documents the NBA's first international league launch, streaming Wednesday on Crave.
- Titanic Sinks Tonight recreates the maritime disaster through historical letters and diaries, premiering Friday on Paramount+.
- Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars follows chefs pursuing culinary excellence, now available on Apple TV+.
Additionally, lifestyle shows like Oceanfront Property Hunt on Home Network and reality series such as Temptations Under the Sun: Cyprus on Crave provide varied entertainment choices. This week's lineup reflects a broad spectrum of genres, ensuring there is something for every viewer's taste.
