Emmy-nominated actress Sarah Pidgeon suggested that the second season of FX's "Love Story" should feature photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and musician Patti Smith [1].
The proposal represents a significant shift in the show's creative direction. By moving away from traditional romantic tropes, the series could explore complex artistic and personal dynamics that challenge the standard expectations of the romance genre [1, 2].
Pidgeon said the follow-up should skip conventional romance entirely [2]. She said the show should avoid a classic love story format in favor of a more unconventional pairing [1, 2].
The actress, who has received an Emmy nomination [1], believes this change would fundamentally alter the nature of the series. The pairing of Mapplethorpe and Smith would bring a specific historical and artistic weight to the narrative, shifting the focus toward a relationship defined by creative collaboration and boundary-pushing exploration [1, 2].
FX has not yet confirmed if the production will adopt this pitch for the second season. The series has previously focused on romantic narratives, and Pidgeon's suggestion would move the show into a different tonal space [1, 2].
“Love Story season 2 should skip conventional romance entirely”
This pitch suggests a desire to move the series from a generic romance toward a biographical study of avant-garde figures. If adopted, the shift would transition the show from a traditional drama into a character study of the 20th-century art world, potentially expanding the audience to include history and art enthusiasts while distancing the brand from standard romantic tropes.
