A controlled experiment
Olive and Adam begin with a fake relationship, then discover that rules are less useful once emotions become part of the design.
Streaming on Prime Video · 2026-09-23 · Directed by Claire Scanlon
The Love Hypothesis
The experiment has feelings.
Ph.D. candidate Olive impulsively kisses intimidating professor Adam Carlsen, setting off a fake relationship whose rules begin to blur into something real.
Critics’ measure
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Story and context
Science and vulnerability
The story places two researchers in a romance where professional certainty cannot settle the personal question.
A global Prime Video release
The adaptation arrives worldwide on Prime Video with Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman in the central roles.
Professional review ledger
- The Love Hypothesis review – hit BookTok romcom lacks spark on screen — Adrian Horton, The Guardian, 2026-09-23 · unscored
- ‘The Love Hypothesis’ Review: Steady Results From a Fake Relationship — Chris Azzopardi, The New York Times, 2026-09-23 · unscored
Official trailer
The Love Hypothesis | Official Trailer · Prime Video