Kennedy Ryan’s ‘Before I Let Go’ Adaptation Lands Series Order At Peacock
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•Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000
📰 What Happened
Peacock has ordered a full series based on the romance novel Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan. The show has been in development for more than three years.
It follows Yasmen and Josiah Wade, whose marriage fell apart after painful losses. They divorced and share custody, but old feelings keep returning.
It explores whether a second chance at love is possible.
🔍 The Backstory
Ryan has written more than 20 books across seven series. Producers attached include John Legend and director Malcolm D. Lee.
Attica Locke and Tembi Locke, who made the Netflix series From Scratch, will write and run the show. Ryan and Lee wrote the pilot.
Universal Television and Universal Global Television are producing it for Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service.
🎯 Why It Matters
Popular books becoming shows give fans a new way to enjoy stories they love. It also means more diverse romance stories are reaching big streaming audiences.
Peacock has ordered a full series based on the romance novel Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan. The show has been in development for more than three years.
It follows Yasmen and Josiah Wade, whose marriage fell apart after painful losses. They divorced and share custody, but old feelings keep returning.
It explores whether a second chance at love is possible.
Ryan has written more than 20 books across seven series. Producers attached include John Legend and director Malcolm D. Lee.
Attica Locke and Tembi Locke, who made the Netflix series From Scratch, will write and run the show. Ryan and Lee wrote the pilot.
Universal Television and Universal Global Television are producing it for Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service.
Popular books becoming shows give fans a new way to enjoy stories they love. It also means more diverse romance stories are reaching big streaming audiences.