History of Love, Victor in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 14, 2025

Love, Victor is an American teen comedy-drama series created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, inspired by the 2018 film Love, Simon. Premiering on Hulu in June 2020, the series concluded in June 2022 after three seasons and 28 episodes. Produced by 20th Television, with Aptaker and Berger as showrunners, Love, Victor follows Victor Salazar as he adjusts to life in a new city and explores his sexual orientation. Facing challenges at home and school, he connects with Simon Spier online, who offers guidance as Victor navigates his personal journey.

1982: Only You by Yazoo

The song "Only You" by Yazoo was released in 1982 and later covered for Love, Victor's season 3 soundtrack.

2018: Love, Simon Film Release

The film that inspired Love, Victor, Love, Simon, was released in 2018.

April 2019: Love, Victor Receives Series Order

In April 2019, Disney+ ordered a series based on the film Love, Simon, which would later become Love, Victor.

June 2019: Ana Ortiz Cast as Isabel

Ana Ortiz was cast as Isabel in June 2019.

August 2019: Filming Begins

Filming for the series began in August 2019 in Los Angeles.

October 23, 2019: Sophia Bush Joins Cast

Sophia Bush was cast as Veronica on October 23, 2019.

February 2020: Series Moves to Hulu and Retitled

In February 2020, the series moved from Disney+ to Hulu and was retitled Love, Victor.

April 2020: June Premiere Date Announced

The series premiere was set for June 2020.

June 10, 2020: Premiere Date Changed

The premiere date was moved to June 17, 2020, to avoid overshadowing Juneteenth.

June 2020: Most-Watched Drama on Hulu

Love, Victor was the most-watched drama on Hulu during its premiere week in June 2020.

June 2020: Premiere Date Scheduled

The series premiere was scheduled for June 2020.

June 17, 2020: Love, Victor Premieres

Love, Victor premiered on Hulu on June 17, 2020.

June 19, 2020: Initial Premiere Date Announced

Initially, the series was scheduled to premiere on June 19, 2020.

June 21, 2020: Love, Victor Tops Trending Shows

During the week ending June 21, 2020, Love, Victor became a top trending show.

August 7, 2020: Season 2 Renewal

Love, Victor was renewed for a second season on August 7, 2020.

November 9, 2020: Season 2 Filming Begins

Filming for season 2 began on November 9, 2020.

November 2020: New Cast Members for Season 2

Betsy Brandt, Ava Capri, and Anthony Keyvan joined the cast for season 2 in November 2020.

February 23, 2021: International Premiere on Disney+

Love, Victor premiered internationally on Disney+ on February 23, 2021.

June 11, 2021: Love, Victor Season 2 Premiere

The second season of Love, Victor premiered on June 11, 2021.

June 2021: Increased Demand for Love, Victor

Demand for Love, Victor increased significantly from May to June 2021.

June 18, 2021: Season 2 International Release

The second season of Love, Victor premiered internationally on Disney+ on June 18, 2021.

July 2021: Love, Victor Renewed for Final Season

Love, Victor was renewed for a third and final season in July 2021.

July 30, 2021: Season 3 Renewal

Hulu renewed Love, Victor for a third season on July 30, 2021.

November 8, 2021: Season 3 Filming Begins

Filming for season 3 began on November 8, 2021.

February 8, 2022: Final Season Announcement

On February 8, 2022, it was announced that the third season of Love, Victor would be its last.

March 2022: Nico Greetham Joins Cast

Nico Greetham joined the cast in a recurring role for the final season in March 2022.

June 15, 2022: Love, Victor Series Finale

The final episode of Love, Victor aired on June 15, 2022.

June 2022: Love, Victor's Popularity

Love, Victor was reported as a highly watched series in June 2022.

June 19, 2022: Love, Victor Among Top Watched Series

Love, Victor was among the top watched series during the week of June 19, 2022.

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