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Season 1 – Heartstopper

Play trailer 2:21 Poster for Season 1 – Heartstopper Apr 2022 Drama Romance LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love.
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Heartstopper — Season 1

Heartstopper — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

An inclusive romance told with striking sensitivity, Heartstopper is so effortlessly charming that viewers won't dare skip a beat.

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Eliana Dockterman TIME Magazine 02/13/2023
Heartstopper is an absolute treat, full of delightful touches like Olivia Colman’s small role as Nick’s mum and little animations that punctuate its headiest moments and call back to the scribbly intensity of the comic. Go to Full Review
Tamar Westphal Slate 05/11/2022
Heartstopper’s focus on the emotional dimensions of relationships allows it to plumb the characters’ interiority, delving into their confusion without leaping to despair. Go to Full Review
Judy Berman TIME Magazine 05/05/2022
It’s hard to be a human in the year 2022, and so we all need our little treats. Mine, this past month, was Heartstopper. Go to Full Review
Tamma Moksha The Hindu 06/12/2024
A charming, empathetic ode to young queer love. Go to Full Review
Dónal Lynch Sunday Independent (Ireland) 02/02/2024
In the first outing, adapted with extraordinary skill by Alice Oseman from her own graphic novel... Go to Full Review
Jason Fraley WTOP (Washington, D.C.) 09/22/2023
4.5/5
I dare you to find a more realistic teen couple than Charlie and Nick, a credit to the actors. Gay and straight viewers will empathize with their journey, cringing when bullies spit homophobic slurs and cheering when relatives show unconditional love. Go to Full Review
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Samy B. @RT87741405 May 30 This made me soooo happy to see LGBTQIA+ representation in media. Growing up without any representation and having to hide who you are made this heal something in me. Lived this show, highly recommend especially for young queer people. See more matthias S @Thescreenasvor May 16 Heartstopper season 1 gets a strong 79% from me. Such a cute, heartfelt and genuinely emotional series that completely nails those awkward first crush feelings. The chemistry between Nick and Charlie is amazing and makes every scene feel natural and wholesome. It’s also surprisingly funny at times and even relatable, especially with the themes of friendship, insecurity and figuring yourself out. What I liked most is how comforting the show feels without becoming boring or overly dramatic. Some side characters could’ve used more depth, but overall it’s a really charming coming-of-age series that leaves you smiling by the end. See more Viola K @Devilfleshy May 11 I think everyone should watch heartstopper at least once in their lifetime. See more Levi W @Milo553 Mar 31 OMG, i just finished season 1 and I'm nearly in tears due to how sweet it is. I loved the diverse cast that was portrayed in pretty realistic ways, there may have been slightly idealized of things, but it is still wonderful nonetheless. I also appreciated how it portrayed struggles faced by people in the queer community, it wasn't over dramatized, it felt very real and meaningful to me. Overall, this is a 5/5 from me, and I know that I'm looking forward to watching the next two seasons. See more Rosie D. @Rosieeeee Mar 13 Now I get why the scores are so high but all my friends only gave it 3 stars 😂. It’s just a saccharine little teen drama. Honestly, the side stories and the quirky editing were way more engaging than the main leads. (I mean come on 😅 how is everyone acting like Nick’s 'straight vibes' are convincing?). I spent the whole time on the fence, constantly oscillating between 'I’m out' and 'well I’ve come this far, might as well finish it.' See more Adrian N. @adrian980 Feb 12 Amazing show with great characters See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 22, 2022 Meet Stuck in a secret relationship, Charlie starts to crush on Nick, the school's popular rugby star, and joins the team against his friends' advice. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 22, 2022 Crush Elle struggles to settle into her new school as Charlie and Tao are convinced Nick is straight; Nick starts to question his unfamiliar feelings. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 22, 2022 Kiss Sparks fly at a birthday party where Nick's friend, Tara, confides in him; inspired, Nick shares his feelings with Charlie, and they grow even closer. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 22, 2022 Secret Charlie and Nick agree to keep their relationship a secret at school while Nick figures things out; Nick's friend, Imogen, asks him out on a date. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 22, 2022 Friend Nick debates skipping his date with Imogen for Charlie's birthday; Tao vows to protect Charlie from Nick and his rude rugby friends. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 22, 2022 Girls Tara makes her relationship official on social media, but she isn't ready for the side effects; the friends try to play matchmaker with Elle and Tao. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 22, 2022 Bully After both Nick and Tao get into fights with Harry, Charlie worries that he's making Nick's life too difficult and straining his friendship with Tao. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 22, 2022 Boyfriend As the boys and girls schools meet for Sports Day, Charlie is on the brink of breaking things off with Nick, while Elle and Tao share a special moment. Details
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Season Info

Director
Euros Lyn
Creator
Alice Oseman
Executive Producer
Zorana Piggott, Iain Canning, Nicky Earnshaw, Hakan Kousetta, Jamie Laurenson, Dylan Rees, Emile Sherman, Patrick Walters
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 22, 2022