History of Love, Victor in Timeline
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.
