Can I watch Love, Victor in the UK?

The spin-off show from Love, Simon is hitting screens in the States on Hulu – but will we be able to watch it in the UK?
Kimberley Bond10 June 2020

When teen film Love, Simon was finally released in 2018, it was hailed by critics as a representation of “an overdue milestone of inclusion.”

The romcom followed Simon Spier (played by Nick Robinson), a closeted student at high school in Atlanta, Georgia who is trying to find out who is threatening to out him, as well as trying to find out which of his classmates have secretly fallen for him; all while balancing school work and home life.

Now following in similar vein to the film, spin-off show Love, Victor follows newcomer Victor (Michael Cimino), who has just started at Creekwood High and is going through similar struggles with his sexuality.

With the show expected to launch on American platform Hulu on 19th July, here’s everything we know about Love, Victor’s launch across the Atlantic.

Can I watch Love, Victor in the UK?

The new 10-part series has already been embroiled in some controversy even before it has been released.

Love, Victor follows Victor as he comes to terms with his sexuality
Hulu, YouTube screenshot

While it was originally set to be made for release on Disney Plus, Love, Victor got bumped to Hulu after containing “adult themes”.

Many were quick to criticise Disney Plus for the move, fearing that the streaming platform was censoring LGBTQ+ content – however, Love Simon author Becky Albertalli explained the move was motivated by scenes of underage drinking as opposed to same-sex kisses.

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However, because Hulu is an American streaming service, it now leaves the UK without any means of watching the show.

A spokesperson for Netflix told Evening Standard there was currently no plans to stream Love, Victor on the UK version of the platform.

Evening Standard has also reached out to Amazon Prime UK for comment.

For now, the closest we can get to Love Victor is watching the trailer, which is at the top of this video.

Love, Victor is available to stream in America on Hulu on Sunday July 19, 2020

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