Heartstopper: Season 1

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Heartstopper: Season 2 Date Announcement

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Season Details & Credits

Netflix | Season Premiere Date: April 22, 2022

Summary: Openly gay Charlie (Kit Connor) and rugby player Nick (Joe Locke) becomes friends at a British high school in this adaptation of Alice Oseman's graphic novel of the same name.

Genre(s): Drama

Season 1 Episodes

9.0
S1:E8. Episode 8
Air Date: April 22, 2022
8.6
S1:E7. Episode 7
Air Date: April 22, 2022
7.6
S1:E6. Girls
Air Date: April 22, 2022

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Critic Reviews

100

The Telegraph Helen Brown

Apr 22, 2022

While the gay, bisexual and trans characters in this show still struggle with bullies, their story is otherwise rather wholesome, full of fresh air and sunshine and featuring no booze, no sex and no swearing. ... My children (aged 10 and 12) absolutely loved Heartstopper. It provoked some useful conversations about trans people, consent and how to handle bullying. Read full review

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Alex Zalben

Apr 20, 2022

Transcendent. ... Besides the characters, and the plot, which treats its teen LGBTQIA+ stories both frankly and gently, the pacing of the show is also pitch perfect. At eight, half hour episodes, it practically flies by; but works as both a four hour binge, or episodically. Each character’s storyline, every relationship is perfectly arched over the course of the season, while still leaving plenty of room for growth and exploration in a potential Season 2. Read full review

The Playlist Nick Allen

May 31, 2022

It’s the kind of gem that rarely pushes its characters and their stories. Instead, it allows them to feel as gradual and real as possible, ensuring that its wisdom within strikes especially true. Read full review

Emily Maskell

Apr 20, 2022

Heartstopper is one of the best of page-to-screen adaptations in a number of years in its uniquely direct bridging from drawing to live action. Read full review

The Guardian Rebecca Nicholson

Apr 22, 2022

It is a comic book fantasy about LGBTQ+ teenagers, and as such, it softens any hard edges and amplifies the sweetness of the romance at its centre. There is something altogether soothing about the time spent in its company. Read full review

Lovia Gyarkye

Apr 21, 2022

The series opts for restraint and quiet humor, which gives its core lessons room to breathe. It’s a low-key viewing experience that stays with you long after the credits roll. Read full review

Radio Times David Craig

Apr 20, 2022

There's a lot of awkward flirting, loving stares and PG-rated antics, which is all very nice but doesn't make for the most riveting viewing. Intermittent moments of conflict or tension are usually resolved quickly, with almost every remotely difficult conversation neatly capped off with a healing smooch. Read full review

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Markini

May 2, 2022

Heartstopper is just as groundbreaking as Euphoria, Pose, or any other tv show about queer love. However, it does it in the most simple and heartfelt way yet. This is how you do a young adult series that any audience can watch and enjoy. It's innocent and game-changing all at once. TheHeartstopper is just as groundbreaking as Euphoria, Pose, or any other tv show about queer love. However, it does it in the most simple and heartfelt way yet. This is how you do a young adult series that any audience can watch and enjoy. It's innocent and game-changing all at once. The acting, screenwriting, and direction complement each other and create a series that will help so many kids come to understand themselves, and helps old gays like myself have their heart grow a little bigger.… Expand

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

DanielLG

Apr 23, 2022

La mejor serie del año hasta el momento, necesita nominacion por guión en los EMMYs

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

JoaoAlmeida

Apr 25, 2022

if netflix don't confirm the season 2 of this series there's gonna be a huge fight

6 of 8 users found this helpful62

AdamEnDetail

May 9, 2022

Heartstopper is tender, charming and truly heartwarming. It thrives in every way possible in its honest and grounded depiction of young love.

It's Absolutely Brilliant. There are no other words.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

tanloc072

May 2, 2022

I'm so excited to watch this series. It's absolutely great and so touchful. I really hope that there'll be a next season beacause I love it so much.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

autwas

Apr 27, 2022

Such a beautiful show, with a great cast, beautifully filmed, acting on point.

4 of 6 users found this helpful42

AncientAmber

Apr 25, 2022

I wanted and expected to like the show but it really wasn't for me. The characters all seemed fairly uninteresting and the acting was average. I would describe the writing as "polite" and safe. I didn't make it past the first episode, maybe it gets better?

1 of 7 users found this helpful16

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Seasons & Episodes

81

Series Overview
Season 3

80
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: October 3, 2024
Season 2

79
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: August 3, 2023
Season 1

85
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 22, 2022
- 9.0
  S1:E8. Episode 8
  Air Date: April 22, 2022
- 8.6
  S1:E7. Episode 7
  Air Date: April 22, 2022
- 7.6
  S1:E6. Girls
  Air Date: April 22, 2022
- 8.6
  S1:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: April 22, 2022
- 8.6
  S1:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: April 22, 2022
- 8.6
  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: April 22, 2022
- 8.5
  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: April 22, 2022
- 6.5
  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: April 22, 2022