Netflix's New Golf Drama
Netflix Orders New Golf Drama 'Jupiter Island' from Emmy-Nominated Creator Connor Hines, Signs Overall Deal
Key Points
Netflix’s Jinny Howe said, 'Connor has a rare gift for rich, character-driven storytelling that shines through again in Jupiter Island,' welcoming him to Netflix and highlighting the project’s potential.
Julie Gardner of Bad Wolf America is attached as an executive producer on Jupiter Island, underscoring the collaboration between Netflix, A24 and Bad Wolf.
Connor Hines has writing credits on Space Force and Local Attraction, signaling his broader television background beyond Love Story.
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette earned six Emmy nominations for the 78th Awards, including a lead actress nomination for Sarah Pidgeon and a supporting nomination for Constance Zimmer, underscoring Hines’ recent critical recognition.
Jupiter Island joins Netflix’s growing golf slate that already includes The Hawk (premiering July 16) and the docuseries Full Swing, illustrating the streamer’s expanded investment in golf-themed programming.
Netflix has ordered a straight-to-series golf drama called Jupiter Island, created by Connor Hines, the man behind the Emmy-nominated Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, according to Variety. The show will be produced with studio A24 and executive producer Julie Gardner of Bad Wolf America.
Alongside the series order, Netflix signed Hines to an overall deal to develop new shows exclusively for the streamer, Variety reported. Netflix executive Jinny Howe said, 'Connor has a rare gift for rich, character-driven storytelling that shines through again in Jupiter Island.'
What Jupiter Island Is Actually About
The show is set on Jupiter Island, a real and ultra-exclusive enclave in Florida. It follows the world of elite professional golfers. Their lives fall apart when a mysterious outsider arrives. A secret also threatens golf's top power couple, according to Variety.
Hines called it a long-gestating passion project. Yahoo News noted the show has been in development for some time before landing at Netflix. The drama blends character-driven storytelling with the high-stakes, insular world of professional golf.
Netflix Bets Big on Golf-Themed Programming
Jupiter Island is not Netflix's only golf bet. The streamer already has a golf docuseries called Full Swing. It is also set to premiere The Hawk on July 16, according to AV Club. That makes Jupiter Island the third major golf project on Netflix's slate.
AV Club noted the pattern with some skepticism, calling Netflix 'links-addicted' for piling up golf content. Still, the streamer is clearly betting that golf's growing mainstream appeal — driven in part by the sport's younger audience boom — makes it a strong programming lane.
Hines Rides Emmy Wave Into Netflix Deal
Love Story earned six Emmy nominations at the 78th Awards, according to Variety. Lead actress Sarah Pidgeon scored a nomination, as did Constance Zimmer for supporting actress. The show's critical success gave Hines clear leverage heading into negotiations with Netflix.
Hines got his start as a staff writer on Netflix's Space Force. He also has credits on Local Attraction, per C21 Media. The overall deal means Netflix now has exclusive first claim on whatever he develops next.
A24 and Bad Wolf Anchor the Production Team
A24 is co-producing the series, marking its first collaboration with Hines, according to C21 Media. The New York-based studio has built a reputation for prestige, auteur-driven content across film and TV. Its involvement signals serious creative ambition for Jupiter Island.
Julie Gardner, head of Bad Wolf America, joins as executive producer. Bad Wolf is a UK-based production company known for high-profile drama. Gardner's attachment adds another layer of prestige pedigree to a show Netflix clearly wants to position as a marquee drama, per Variety.
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