Heartstopper

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 22, 2022
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 103 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 103
  3. Negative: 16 out of 103

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  1. AncientAmber
    Apr 25, 2022
    4
    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?
  2. dreampunx
    Apr 23, 2022
    5
    While the show definitely delivers an overdose of cuteness, the writing is lacking. The missing bones of a clear narrative structure turned episodes into a string of cutesy scenes loosely tied together with plot threads that dead ended, or resolved quickly, leaving no key conflicts to bolster the story. There were also character soup issues, with characters like Isaac being cut completelyWhile the show definitely delivers an overdose of cuteness, the writing is lacking. The missing bones of a clear narrative structure turned episodes into a string of cutesy scenes loosely tied together with plot threads that dead ended, or resolved quickly, leaving no key conflicts to bolster the story. There were also character soup issues, with characters like Isaac being cut completely from entire episodes. This is great escapism for gay teens, and it'll be refreshing for many gay adult audiences looking to relive the exhilaration of being young and head-over-heels in love, but don't go searching for recurring themes or commentary because it's simply not there. Shows like Young Royals and the campier Elite deliver a much more tightly bundled package of representation and plot, something this show desperately needs.… Expand

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#27 Best TV Season of 2022
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#17 Most Discussed TV Season of 2022

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The Playlist
    Reviewed by: Nick Allen
    May 31, 2022
    91
    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.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Saloni Gajjar
    Apr 25, 2022
    91
    Oseman’s work is undeniably sharp and “aww”-inducing, and it might be a challenge not to watch all eight episodes in one sitting. Luckily, though, the four hours will be time well spent.
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  3. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Rebecca Nicholson
    Apr 22, 2022
    80
    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.
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