If you loved
Love, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
If Love, Victor resonated with you, it is likely because you value stories capturing the messy, vulnerable process of defining yourself.
Start with the source
The source
Love, Simon
Greg Berlanti · Film · 2018
Books on the same thread
Dear Mr. Henshaw
Beverly Cleary · Book · 2009
Much like the personal journey of self-discovery seen in Love, Victor, this epistolary novel uses intimate reflections to help navigate the complex emotional challenges of growing up and finding belonging.
The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 5)
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2010
If the high school social navigation in Love, Victor intrigued you, you will appreciate this look at the awkward pressures and shifting family dynamics that accompany the transition into adolescence.
Looking for Alaska
John Green · Book · 2014
Like Love, Victor, this story centers on a teen navigating a new environment while grappling with identity and the transformative, often intense nature of first love and personal growth.
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy
Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, Robin Wasserman · Book · 2016
Fans of the identity-focused narrative in Love, Victor will connect with this exploration of a character finding their footing and sense of self after experiencing significant life changes.
Films on the same thread
Love, Simon
Greg Berlanti · Film · 2018
Since this film shares the same universe as Love, Victor, it provides the essential foundation for the themes of secret longing, coming out, and the search for authentic connection.
The Way He Looks
Daniel Ribeiro · Film · 2014
This film mirrors the self-discovery and first love themes of Love, Victor by highlighting how a new, unexpected relationship can challenge a teenager to seek greater independence and acceptance.
Submarine
Richard Ayoade · Film · 2011
The internal monologue and family friction seen in Love, Victor are echoed here as a young protagonist manages the complicated intersection of adolescent angst and falling in love.
mid90s
Jonah Hill · Film · 2018
Those who enjoyed the exploration of social belonging and home life in Love, Victor will find a similar raw, coming-of-age perspective in this story of finding a new community.
Podcasts on the same thread
Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness
Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness · Podcast · 2026
If the emotional growth and radical self-acceptance portrayed in Love, Victor moved you, this podcast provides a supportive space to continue that journey through curiosity and personal development.
How I Built This with Guy Raz
Guy Raz | Wondery · Podcast · 2026
Just as Love, Victor emphasizes the resilience required to navigate personal identity, this series highlights the courage needed to embrace failure and doubt while building a life of success.
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Common questions
Is Love, Victor based on the movie Love, Simon?
Love, Victor is a television series that serves as a continuation of the world established in the 2018 film Love, Simon. The series follows a new student named Victor as he navigates his own journey of self-discovery at Creekwood High School.
Should I watch Love, Simon before starting Love, Victor?
Watching the 2018 film Love, Simon provides helpful context for the setting and the character of Simon, whom Victor reaches out to for guidance. While Love, Victor tells its own unique story about a new student, the film establishes the foundation for the series.
What is the premise of Love, Victor?
Love, Victor follows a new student at Creekwood High School who is struggling with his sexual orientation while facing challenges at home and adjusting to a new city. He contacts Simon to help him navigate the typical ups and downs of the high school experience.
Does Love, Victor feature the same main character as Love, Simon?
No, Love, Victor features a new protagonist named Victor who is a new student at Creekwood High School. Although the series is set in the same world as the 2018 film Love, Simon, Victor is the central character managing his own personal journey.