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Love & Death (miniseries)

Love & Death is an American true-crime biographical drama miniseries created by David E.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Love & Death is an American true-crime biographical drama miniseries created by David E. Kelley. It premiered on HBO Max in April 2023 and dramatizes the Candy Montgomery case, centered on the killing of Betty Gore in Texas.

Premise

The miniseries follows Candy Montgomery, a Texas housewife whose affair with Allan Gore leads to the killing of his wife, Betty Gore. The story is presented as a true-crime drama set in suburban Texas.

Production

Love & Death was created and written by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and Clark Johnson. It was produced for HBO Max and features an ensemble cast led by Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons.

Source material

The series is based on the Candy Montgomery case and draws on reporting and books about the killing. It dramatizes events surrounding the 1980 murder of Betty Gore in Wylie, Texas.

Release

The series premiered in the United States on HBO Max on April 27, 2023. It was later released in the United Kingdom on ITVX and then shown on ITV1.

Key facts

  • Based on the real-life Candy Montgomery case in Texas.
  • Premiered on HBO Max on April 27, 2023.
  • Created by David E. Kelley.
  • Starring Elizabeth Olsen as Candy Montgomery.
  • Follows an affair, a killing, and the ensuing trial.
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Canadian context

No specific Canada-related connection is indicated in the provided sources; the series is an American production that was also distributed internationally.

Frequently asked questions

What is Love & Death?
Love & Death is a 2023 American true-crime miniseries about the Candy Montgomery case in Texas.
Who created Love & Death?
The miniseries was created and written by David E. Kelley.
Who stars in Love & Death?
The cast includes Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit, Krysten Ritter, Tom Pelphrey, Elizabeth Marvel, and Keir Gilchrist.
What true story is it based on?
It is based on the 1980 killing of Betty Gore by Candy Montgomery, following Montgomery’s affair with Betty’s husband.
When did it premiere?
It premiered on HBO Max on April 27, 2023.
What genre is it?
It is generally classified as a biographical crime drama and true-crime miniseries.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_&_Death_(miniseries)
    Supports: Premiere date, creators, cast, premise, and release information
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Love-and-Death-miniseries
    Supports: True-crime premise and Candy Montgomery case
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/love_and_death/s01
    Supports: Creator, network, genre, original language, and release date
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14586350/
    Supports: Title, release date, cast, and genre
  5. People — https://www.people.com/is-love-and-death-based-on-a-true-story-11861038
    Supports: True-story basis and source-material context