“Love, Victor” Continues to Shine in Season Two
The ten-episode second season of the Hulu hit teen dramedy that spun off from a landmark big screen film is a charming and moving return to Creekwood. Although there are some missteps, the show by and large continues to effectively explore important thematic territory — particularly the journey of a mother struggling to accept her son’s sexuality.
A Brief Recap of the Origin of Love, Victor
In 2015, Becky Albertalli wrote a young adult novel called Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. The book (which I am embarrassed to admit I still have not read) was released to great acclaim, being feted with multiple award nominations and wins.
In 2018, out-and-proud director Greg Berlanti (best known for creating iconic, soapy primetime television series like Dawson’s Creek and Brothers and Sisters) and screenwriters Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger brought the film to the big screen. There was a great deal of buzz around the film given that it was the first time Hollywood film in history centered on a gay teen romance. The film was a modest critical and commercial success, grossing $66 million worldwide (several times its production budget) and receiving a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
In 2019, the film’s screenwriters pitched a spin-off series to Disney called Love, Victor and it was…
