Lauren Graham’s Colleen Hoover Adaptation Becomes Netflix’s Biggest Streaming Hit

A New Colleen Hoover Adaptation Dominates Netflix Rankings

Colleen Hoover has become the face of modern romantic adaptations. Hollywood remains obsessed with the BookTok phenomenon, and Hoover’s novels—often described by The Guardian as normcore thrillers—are perfectly tailored for this audience. While four of her books have been adapted for the screen, most received lukewarm reviews. Reminders of Him,based on the 2022 novel, stands out as the best-reviewed of the bunch. Although it lacked the massive cultural discourse surrounding Verityor It Ends with Us,it remains a favorite among both critics and viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

British director Vanessa Caswill helmed the project. She previously directed the 2023 Netflix hit Love at First Sightand worked on acclaimed BBC series like Little Women, Gold Digger,and Thirteen. Caswill has successfully repeated her streaming success with this latest project, which transitioned from a profitable theatrical release to a digital sensation.

A Story of Redemption and Romance

The film stars Maika Monroe as Kenna Rowan, a woman returning to her Wyoming hometown after serving time for a tragic mistake. She hopes to reconnect with her daughter, Diem, played by Zoe Kosovic. However, Diem’s grandparents, Grace and Patrick Landry—portrayed by Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford—are staunchly opposed to her return.

Complicating matters is Ledger Ward, a local bar owner played by Tyriq Withers. Ledger has helped raise Diem and is initially wary of Kenna’s presence. As the two grow closer, a romance develops, offering Kenna a path toward redemption. Since its November 10, 2026, release on Netflix, the film quickly climbed to the number one spot, according to FlixPatrol.

Is the Film Worth Watching?

Reminders of Himholds a 56% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest of any Hoover adaptation to date. It also boasts an 87% audience score, matching the popularity of It Ends With Us. Maika Monroe delivers a strong performance, successfully transitioning from horror roles to emotional drama. Lauren Graham also provides a solid, moving performance in her supporting role.

While the first half of the film is grounded and effective, the narrative occasionally veers into melodrama once the central romance takes over. Critic Joey Shapiro of the Chicago Reader described the film as kitsch TV,noting that it is performed with such sincerity that it remains watchable, even if it rarely achieves greatness. For fans of romantic dramas that flirt with deep human emotion, this adaptation is certainly worth a look.