Season 1 depicts the whirlwind courtship and marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. What started out as a beautiful union for the young couple, widely regarded as American royalty, began to fray under the stress of the relentless microscope and navel gaze of tabloid media.
Episode 1
The pressure of the Kennedy name weighs on John; Carolyn impresses at Calvin Klein; an unlikely connection forms at a charity event.
Episode 2
John juggles his mother's waning health, his strained relationship with Daryl and his newfound feelings for Carolyn.
Episode 3
After a family tragedy, John seeks comfort from Carolyn.
Episode 4
Carolyn struggles to assimilate into John's world; John discovers a secret.
Episode 5
John asks an important question. Carolyn and John publicly feud.
Episode 6
As press spreads of their altercation, John and Carolyn prepare for their big day. Ann voices her concerns.
Episode 7
Carolyn suffers the consequences of being a public figure. Tensions rise between Carolyn and John's family.
Episode 8
Tensions boil over after John and Carolyn discover devastating news.
Episode 9
John and Carolyn fight to keep their relationship intact. The world watches as tragedy strikes.