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.
The pressure of the Kennedy name weighs on John. Carolyn impresses at Calvin Klein. An unlikely connection forms at a charity event.
John juggles his mother's waning health, his strained relationship with Daryl and his newfound feelings for Carolyn.
After a family tragedy, John seeks comfort from Carolyn.
Carolyn struggles to assimilate into John's world. John discovers a secret.
John asks an important question. Carolyn and John publicly feud.
As press spreads of their altercation, John and Carolyn prepare for their big day. Ann voices her concerns.
Carolyn suffers the consequences of being a public figure. Tensions rise between Carolyn and John's family.
