JFK Jr. Series: Obsession, Boring Romance?

Episode seven of the FX series 'Love Story,' titled 'Obsession,' focuses on the intense media scrutiny faced by John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. The episode suggests John naively believed media attention would wane after their marriage, a notion quickly disproven by the relentless paparazzi.

The reviewer questions the show's ability to make the charismatic couple, dubbed 'America's prince' and his enigmatic wife, boring. Concerns are raised about the accuracy of character portrayals, particularly regarding Carolyn's alleged cruelty by the press and the stiff performance of Caroline Kennedy.

Additionally, the episode touches upon Anthony Radziwill's returning cancer, noting Carolyn's depiction as a supportive friend. However, the noticeable absence of Anthony's devoted wife, Carole Radziwill, is deemed bizarre and a missed opportunity, given her strong personality. The series also dramatizes a significant fallout between John and his George enterprise partner, Michael Berman, though some details of their intense disputes appear to be omitted.

Criticism extends to the performance of Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy, perceived as dour and humorless, and the inaccurate use of fabricated New York Post headlines.

The reviewer expresses a desire for the character of John to more closely resemble Timothée Chalamet as the season progresses.