Where to start withLove, Simon
2 versions · originally a film, 2018
Themes: Coming Out, First Love, Identity, Acceptance, Anonymity.
Start with Love, Simon (Greg Berlanti, 2018) — the film. Love, Simon exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a film in 2018; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Creekwood universe explores the complex, universal vulnerability of teenagers navigating closeted identities and the courage required for self-acceptance.
✦ Most fans start here
Love, Simon (2018)
The original movie
✦ Start hereLove, Simon
Greg Berlanti · Film · 2018
Love, Simon (2018) serves as the definitive cinematic foundation, offering a charming, heartfelt look at the high-stakes digital romance and social pressures facing a closeted high school senior.
2020 series
Love, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
Love, Victor (2020) expands this world into a television format, providing a more granular exploration of a new student's personal struggles, family dynamics, and the mentorship role Simon eventually assumes.
Common questions
Is Love, Victor a direct sequel to the movie Love, Simon?
Love, Victor is a television series set in the same world as the 2018 movie Love, Simon. While it features a new protagonist, the show takes place at Creekwood High School and maintains thematic and narrative connections to the events established in the original film.
What is the correct viewing order for Love, Simon and Love, Victor?
You should watch the 2018 movie Love, Simon first to understand the setting and the legacy of the story. Once you have finished the film, you can proceed to the television series Love, Victor, which expands on the world introduced in the original movie.
Does Love, Victor feature characters from the movie Love, Simon?
Yes, the television series Love, Victor includes appearances and references to characters from the 2018 movie Love, Simon. The show is designed as a continuation of the universe established in the film, allowing for crossovers and ongoing connections between the two projects.
How long after Love, Simon does the series Love, Victor take place?
The television series Love, Victor is set in the same fictional universe as the 2018 movie Love, Simon. The events of the show occur after the conclusion of the film, following a new student at Creekwood High School who navigates his own journey of self-discovery.