Love Story: JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette Ep 7 "Obsession" Recap + Reaction

On this episode of the Previously On podcast, Jillian recaps Episode 7 of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, titled “Obsession.” After their secret wedding, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette return to New York City and face an intense wave of paparazzi attention that completely changes their lives. Jillian breaks down how the episode highlights the media frenzy surrounding the couple, the double standard Carolyn faces in the press, and the emotional toll the spotlight begins to take on their mental health and their families.

Plus, Jillian shares her Top 5 moments where this episode shifts from Love Story into something closer to American Horror Story, including the Guggenheim red carpet incident, paparazzi buzzing Carolyn’s apartment, and John secretly meeting with a political consultant  With the final haunting image of Carolyn trapped in her apartment like Rapunzel in a tower, this episode marks a major turning point in the series. 

00:00 Intro to pod

01:03 Ep 7 "Obsession"

05:21 Top 5 Moments Love Story Turned Into American Horry Story

05:30 Ralph Lauren interview

09:29 Caroline vs Carolyn

13:22 Can't go to brunch!

16:23 Carolyn called slur

19:17 John meets political consultant

27:10 Nana and prozac

29:09 Paparazzi buzzing door

30:52 Final shot of Carolyn trapped

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