Worth the Chase

What Worth the Chase is about

Ryan Collins has loved her best friend Carsen Blake since they were kids, but as an average nerd next door, she never believed she measured up to the popular football prodigy. After an unexpected night together, Carsen tells her the feeling is mutual, and for a moment her quiet wish seems to have come true. Then, three weeks later, a positive pregnancy test arrives just days before he leaves for his NFL tryouts.

Determined not to stand in the way of the dream he has chased since childhood, Ryan kisses another man in front of Carsen and keeps the pregnancy hidden. The story leans into campus drama, heartache and secrets, with Carsen's envious ex Lily Burke ready to push Ryan out of the picture. It's earnest and emotional, built around one painful lie.

Why watch it

• Friends-to-lovers romance rooted in a childhood bond and years of unspoken feelings.
• A kind, humble football star instead of the usual arrogant jock.
• A hidden pregnancy, a painful lie and a scheming cheerleader ex.

Who it's for

Viewers who enjoy campus romances, friends-to-lovers stories and emotional secret-pregnancy drama with a football backdrop will feel right at home here.

Official synopsis

In Worth the Chase, Ryan Collins unexpectedly gets together with her best friend and popular football prodigy, Carsen Blake. She hopes their friendship will become something she has secretly wished for: a real romantic relationship. Not one-sided, not transactional, and certainly not something he feels obliged to pursue because of their night together. Her prayers are answered when Carsen confesses his feelings the next day. Three weeks later, a positive pregnancy test forces Ryan to rethink her whole relationship with Carsen. He has to leave for his NFL tryouts in a few days, and making it to the league has been his dream since he was a kid. Not wanting to stand in the way of his bright future, Ryan kisses another man right in front of him. Friendship broken. Love lost to a lie she can never take back. Can Ryan and Carsen still find their way to one another? Will the tiny heartbeat she’s hiding bring them together or tear them apart for good? Characters Ryan Collins Ryan Collins is the female protagonist, an average nerd next door who’s been in love with Carsen ever since they were children. Because of their stark differences, Ryan never considers herself worthy of him. After their unexpected night together, she lets herself believe for the first time that her love isn’t one-sided. Carsen Blake Carsen Blake isn’t your typical star football player: he’s kind-hearted, considerate, and humble. He stands apart from the other students, not only because of the bright future ahead of him, but also because he has someone like Ryan beside him. She’s his world, and her opinions matter more than he admits. Lily Burke Lily Burke is one of the early bullies in the series, Carsen’s ex, and the meanest cheerleader. She hates to admit it, but she’s envious of Ryan right from the beginning. She won’t back down easily and will fight for Carsen until Ryan is no longer in the picture.