What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedLove, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
If you loved Love, Victor, start with Love, Simon (Greg Berlanti, 2018) — a film from the same story. Below: 2 books, 1 film and 2 podcasts, each matched to Love, Victor across media.
If Love, Victor captured your heart, you will appreciate these stories that explore the delicate, transformative vulnerability of coming of age.
Start with the source
The source
Love, Simon
Greg Berlanti · Film · 2018
Books on the same thread
Heartstopper, Vol. 1
Alice Oseman · Book
Shares 2 threads with Love, Victor: first love, self-discovery.
Much like Love, Victor, this graphic novel captures the tender uncertainty of high school romance and the quiet, essential process of self-discovery during your formative teenage years.
HEARTSTOPPER, VOL. 6
Alice Oseman · Book
Shares a thread with Love, Victor: first love.
Fans of Love, Victor will recognize the emotional depth found here, as these characters navigate the complexities of long-term identity formation and the evolution of their first love.
Films on the same thread
Love, Simon
Greg Berlanti · Film · 2018
Shares 3 threads with Love, Victor: First Love, Self-Discovery, Coming-of-Age Story.
As the cinematic predecessor to Love, Victor, this story mirrors the same intimate struggle of balancing a secret identity with the universal desire for a meaningful first love.
Podcasts on the same thread
Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness · Podcast · 2026
Explores: curiosity, self-actualization, mental wellness.
If the personal growth journey in Love, Victor resonated with you, this podcast offers a similar commitment to self-actualization and the importance of navigating life with genuine curiosity.
Cande Sanchez
Podcast
Explores: Love, Relationships, Heartbreak.
This podcast echoes the raw, honest conversations about relationships and life experiences that made the character-driven drama in Love, Victor feel so authentic and deeply relatable to viewers.
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Common questions
Is Love, Victor connected to the movie Love, Simon?
Yes, Love, Victor takes place in the same universe as the 2018 movie Love, Simon. Victor is a new student at Creekwood High School who reaches out to Simon for guidance as he navigates his own journey of self-discovery and his sexual orientation.
Should I watch Love, Simon before starting Love, Victor?
While it is not strictly required, watching Love, Simon provides helpful context for the world of Creekwood High School. The series Love, Victor features the character Simon as a mentor figure for the protagonist as he deals with his personal challenges and his sexual orientation.
What is the premise of the show Love, Victor?
Love, Victor follows a new student at Creekwood High School named Victor. Throughout the series, he faces challenges at home, adjusts to living in a new city, and struggles with his sexual orientation while seeking advice from Simon to navigate the highs and lows of high school.
Who created the television series Love, Victor?
The television series Love, Victor was created by Elizabeth Berger. The show premiered in 2020 and focuses on the high school experiences of Victor as he explores his identity and seeks support from Simon during his transition to a new school.