Heartstopper

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How Netflix's Heartstopper Fits Into Alice Oseman's Book Universe ... (Den of Geek)

New Netflix series Heartstopper is adapted from a webcomic and graphic novel that spins characters off from Alice Oseman's debut graphic novel Solitaire.

If recommissioned, a further series will presumably adapt the next two volumes, leaving the fifth and final volume (to be published in February 2023) for a future series or special. Oseman’s debut novel Solitaire is about Tori Spring, the older sister of Charlie who appears as a background character in Heartstopper, as played by Jenny Walser. As Oseman makes clear on their website, Solitaire has an entirely different tone to Heartstopper and deals with difficult and mature topics. There are currently four volumes of graphic novel Heartstopper, with the fifth and final volume due to be published in February 2023.

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Heartstopper review – possibly the loveliest show on TV (The Guardian)

This sweet, heartwarming adaptation of Alice Oseman's web comic about love between two British grammar school boys is wholesome to the point of retro – and ...

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. But the truth is that, in this world, being a teenager doesn’t seem so bad. “Wow, being a teenager is terrible,” says the caring art teacher, and after watching the episode about a rich kid’s 16th birthday party, few would be inclined to disagree. It nods to its origins as a graphic novel with moments of animation, particularly when emotions run high. Heartstopper (Netflix) may not quite live up to the dramatic promise of its title, but this adorable teen romance is a heartwarmer, at the very least. When Ben progresses from treating him coldly to getting a girlfriend then belittling him when they are together, Nick comes to the rescue, and their friendship slowly builds towards something else.

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Heartstopper: Is it time we moved on from the coming out drama? (British GQ)

Heartstopper, Netflix's new YA romance centring two gay teens in an English boys' school, has been hailed online as a pioneering work for gay representation ...

For one, it’s all a bit done; more importantly, it feels as though other aspects of the queer experience have been inadvertently neglected on screen. Many mixed the two (think: the 1989 awards contender Longtime Companion, in which variously closeted and open gay men contend with the first decade of the New York epidemic, or 1986’s indie darling Parting Glances) whereas others dealt centrally with the sticky notion of coming to terms with, and revealing, one's sexual identity. Quelle surprise, then, that coming out has historically been a ready point of return for queer storytellers, given the drama of it all — such as with this week’s big Netflix release, Heartstopper.

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Netflix's “Heartstopper" Cast: Meet the Characters and Who Plays ... (TeenVogue.com)

Heartstopper is about to be your new favorite teen romantic drama. Meet the cast of "Heartstopper" and who plays Charlie, Nick, and more.

Elle Argent is part of Charlie's solid friend group, but she also has dynamic storylines of her own; she's recently transferred from the all-boys' school to the neighboring girls' school after a teacher refused to call her Elle. But bullying isn't a large part of Elle's story; rather, we come along as she forges new friendships, deals with shifting old ones, and potentially develops a crush of her own. Joe plays protagonist Charlie Spring, a reserved teenager who is openly gay — and in a “relationship” with a popular guy at school who won't acknowledge his existence in public. “It’s somewhat pushed me to be more myself and be proud of who I am,” he says.

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Everything We Know About 'Heartstopper' Season 2 (Cosmopolitan.com)

Heartstopper has taken the world by storm with its amazingly written and adorably drawn graphic novel. And now it's taking on a new form in a Netflix series ...

While we don't blame you for wanting to see more of Nick and Charlie on your screen, Netflix still hasn't made any decisions about a potential season 2. Nick has even found the courage to come out to his mom. Get ready to see Nick and Charlie find out about love all over again as this story comes to life.

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Who Plays Nick Nelson's Mom in 'Heartstopper'? (Newsweek)

The series follows the blossoming romance between British teens Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) after they become friends when the ...

I think it was Euros who reached out to her because he had worked with her before and still, at this point, I thought there was absolutely no way she was gonna say yes. "I thought there was no way that any famous person would want to be on this show. But she said yes, miraculously."

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Do Elle and Tao end up together in Heartstopper? (Netflix Life)

Charlie is gay but hasn't had a legitimate relationship with a boy yet, only a casual hookup with a bully named Ben Hope (Sebastian Croft) who hides their ...

If the show is renewed for a second season (fingers crossed!), we’re expecting them to talk about their feelings and maybe start dating. However, Elle breaks their moment and says she wants to go find her old locker. Elle and Tao do get closer, but a lot of their conversations revolve around Charlie and how Charlie doesn’t tell Tao that he and Nick are dating. But despite her feelings, she doesn’t want to act on them and potentially be rejected or ruin their friendship. It’s obvious right away that Charlie’s friend group means the world to him and that they help each other get through any obstacle. The boys miss Elle so much, while Elle has to make new friends in her new surroundings at school.

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Yes, That's Olivia Colman in 'Heartstopper' on Netflix (Decider)

Based on the webcomic and graphic novels of the same name by Alice Oseman, the series follows two high schoolers who slowly realize that they have feelings for ...

Colman may be the biggest name in this rom-com, but that doesn’t mean the camera is only on her. Colman’s breakout role was on the Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show. On the comedy front, she’s also starred in Beautiful People, Rev., Flowers, and Fleabag. But this esteemed actor is better known for her dramatic work. the Machines. Basically, if you’re talking about a truly great British project, Colman will probably make an appearance. If you love rom-coms, prepare to fall in love with Heartstopper. Based on the webcomic and graphic novels of the same name by Alice Oseman, the series follows two high schoolers who slowly realize that they have feelings for each other. If you need further proof that Colman can do it all, look at her film career. “I thought there was no way she would want to be a part of this or anyone famous would want to be a part of this.

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Inside 'Heartstopper,' Netflix's Gay Teen Rom-Com Everyone Is ... (Daily Beast)

A totally chill and not-at-all overenthusiastic guide to everything in “Heartstopper” that has fans losing their minds. (Surprise, it's Olivia Colman!)

“I thought there was no way she would want to be a part of this or anyone famous would want to be a part of this. Their chemistry is JAW-DROPPING. Seriously: if you love rom-coms, coming-of-age, or really, anything that falls under the “feel good” category of TV, Heartstopper is a jam. His first fling seems really into him, dashing around the school to make out in corners and expressing their feelings for each other over Instagram DMs. But he won’t go public. That sadness only lasts a little while, which is one of Heartstopper’s charms: even though Charlie faces plenty of wallflower issues, he’s still pretty confident about being gay and gets a real, thriving romance of his own with another bloke. (And no, I will not apologize for that corny pun.) As sunny days and summer flings approach, Netflix is heating things up with a new romance series—but one that’s almost too sticky sweet.

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Heartstopper: Isn't it past time for us to move on from the coming-out ... (BOL News)

Coming out is a necessary aspect of the gay life. At the risk of painting a broad generalisation with a broad brush, I believe it's safe to say that most of ...

Charlie, who came out at the age of 13, is a bit of an outcast; Nick, on the other hand, is a star rugby player. In the 2010s, there was a renewed interest in homosexual coming-of-age stories, with coming out as an unavoidable story beat. At the risk of painting a broad generalisation with a broad brush, I believe it’s safe to say that most of us in the LGBTQ+ community have a first story, or a series of tales, in which we revealed ourselves to the world.

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Will There Be a 'Heartstopper' Season 2 on Netflix? (Decider)

At the time of publication, no. Heartstopper hasn't been renewed for another season. But it's still early days. Where to Stream: Heartstopper.

If there is another season, this new couple is going to have to deal with the pressures of being their true selves in their homophobic school. As we covered before, Season 1 ended with Nick (Kit Connor) deciding to come out as bisexual and be honest about his relationship with Charlie (Joe Locke). Episode 8 already showed him coming out to his mother, but the episode ended with Nick and Charlie agreeing to tell more people. If Season 2 continues in this season’s footsteps, we’ll likely see new episodes next year.

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Where was Heartstopper filmed? Herne Bay filming locations for ... (NationalWorld)

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Truham Grammar School serves as the perfect setting for much of the action in the programme, as it is where the lads first meet. You can read the full review here. The Bay Pier at Central Parade, the beach, and the town centre of the seaside town were all used to film scenes.

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'Heartstopper': Olivia Colman Makes Surprise Appearance in YA ... (Collider.com)

Netflix's new LGBTQ+ romance series Heartstopper has an unexpected cameo from Oscar-winner Olivia Colman.

The last scene I have with her is one of the ones I sort of circled thinking 'I need to get that right' It's something I didn't take lightly, being able to work with her. Her moment at the end of the season shines through as she responds to Nick admitting his bisexuality with only pride and love for her son. But it all came as a bit of a shock when Olivia Colman appeared on-screen to play the part!

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'Heartstopper' on Netflix: Do Charlie and Nick Break Up? Season 1's ... (Decider)

Forget the name Heartstopper. Netflix's latest original is here to make your heart melt. Based on the graphic novels of the same name by Alice Oseman, ...

During their beach day, Nick tells Charlie that he wants to be open about their relationship to the people in their lives who matter. In the middle of the rugby match, Nick ran to Charlie. After taking him inside the school, Nick made his intentions clear. At the start of Heartstopper, Tara and Darcy were in the closet. In spite of the harassment, Tara is happy to be out and to be able to publicly call Darcy her girlfriend. Tao apologized for questioning their friendship, and Charlie apologized for not telling him about Nick sooner, meaning all is right in the world of this friendship triangle. The series is full of animated doodles that quietly emerge when a scene is at its most intense.

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“Heartstopper” Tackles LGBTQ+ Bullying With Beauty and Grace ... (Den of Geek)

Netflix new drama shows an optimistic world where there are consequences for bullying and bigotry.

If the show runs for many years, it is sure to continue showing the positives of the queer experience more than the negatives. The couple cements themselves as boyfriends in the final scene of the first season, and Nick claims that he will start telling the people he cares about that he’s bisexual. Whether that bullying is physical, emotional, or mental, it is sure to be addressed with a blaring positivity. In this climactic scene, we get the most mature and startling dialogue in the show. The latter has been out of the closet for some time, or at least it’s insinuated, and therefore has already overcome many of the feelings of confusion that his boyfriend is having. There is sure to be more bullying that commences, this time more towards Nick. It’s in this contrast that we get to see the main tension of the overly-optimistic program. Nick is the star of the school rugby team. When Harry won’t accept his actions as being wrong, he starts to dig in deeper, and the result is a physical altercation between Nick and Harry. Queer youth are bullied at nearly twice the rate of their straight counterparts. As Nick sees the abuse Charlie receives, he starts fighting back in a big way. Charlie is a perpetual victim of bullying.

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Netflix's Heartstopper is your next favorite wholesome, queer teen ... (The A.V. Club)

It takes only two minutes into Heartstopper's series premiere for high schooler Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) to lock eyes with his new deskmate, ...

Oseman’s work is undeniably sharp and “aww”-inducing, and it might be a challenge not to watch all eight episodes in one sitting. They still attend a boy’s high school with the average set of tyrants—in this case, it’s largely Nick’s rugby friends who pick on Charlie and Tao the most. Tara and Darcy’s journey provides an interesting parallel to Charlie and Nick, who start off more on a note of confusion. It also focuses on Charlie’s best buddies: Elle (Yasmin Finney), a Black trans student who moves away to an all-girls school to escape bullying, Isaac (Tobie Donovan), rarely seen without a book in hand, and Tao Xu (William Gao), a movie nerd struggling to keep the merry band together. Nick’s attraction to Charlie catches him by surprise (but not disdain). Over the course of the season, he begins to grasp and accept his bisexuality without any forced drama. Much like Alice Oseman’s graphic novel and webcomic, her TV adaptation is a proponent of tender LGBTQ romances and non-stereotypical characters in the midst of self-discovery.

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Heartstopper's Joe Locke breaks down that intense Charlie scene in ... (digitalspy.com)

Heartstopper star Joe Locke has provided a breakdown of that intense Charlie scene from the finale.

Because, I mean – you're filming episode 1 in the morning, and then episode 8 in the afternoon. "So we would talk about the scene. The scene in question features Locke's character crying on his older sister Tori's shoulder as he blames himself for the distress boyfriend Nick is feeling and trouble he is experiencing from peers.

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The 4 'Heartstopper' Easter Eggs You May Have Missed From the ... (Newsweek)

"Heartstopper" landed on Netflix on Friday, April 22 and creator Alice Oseman spoke to Newsweek about several Easter Eggs fans might have missed.

"It was so amazing. In Heartstopper the reference to Netflix is a lot more subtle than that as it happens when Nick is at home and is seen making a cup of tea for himself and his mom. I just wanted to be like a figure in the background. I didn't want to say anything. The character is a friend of Charlie's in the comics who is one of two protagonists in the book, and she explained that she didn't feel she could give him a satisfactory storyline in the show without erasing all he had experienced in the novel. There is a person seen sat on the bay of seats next to the couple who is seen drawing on a tablet, and this is Oseman.

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Will 'Heartstopper' Have a Season 2? Fans Are Already Wanting More (Distractify)

Spoiler alert! This article contains mild spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Heartstopper. Streaming platform Netflix has struck gold with Season 1 of ...

If Season 1 covered two volumes of the graphic novels, then Season 2 could be a real treat. The first season of Heartstopper covers material from Volumes 1 and 2, leaving at least two more Volumes of content left to add. Will Heartstopper have a Season 2?

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Heartstopper Images Show BTS Of Netlflix's LGBTQ+ Comic ... (Screen Rant)

The cast and crew of Netflix's adaptation of Alice Oseman's Heartstopper comic share some behind-the-scenes set photos following the series premiere.

Following the premiere yesterday, the cast and crew were finally able to share their behind-the-scenes photos from Heartstopper. These posts are filled with pride and gratitude, with the cast and crew expressing their thankfulness to have been able to work on such a meaningful series. In January 2021, Oseman announced to the comic's passionate fanbase that she was working alongside Netflix and See-Saw Films to develop a Heartstopper TV series. In posts overflowing with love for Heartstopper, the cast and crew have shared images capturing their time working on this heartfelt series.

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Netflix's Adorable Queer YA Series 'Heartstopper' Will Win a Billion ... (The Mary Sue)

The show, which dropped on March 22nd, 2022, is described as an “uplifting LGBTQ+ drama about teen friendship and young romance […] based on the graphic novel ...

When I think about how when I was growing up, queer characters were relegated to “very special episodes,” almost always revolving around tragedy and heartbreak if they were there at all, it makes me so happy that the kids today have warm and wonderful stories like Heartstopper. if nick nelson has ten fans, i‘m one of them. if nick nelson has a million fans, i‘m one of them. Here are just a few of the tweets that we saw. The Guardian raves that the series is “possibly the loveliest on TV,” and explains the central premise along with how happy Heartstopper will leave you feeling: “It follows 14-year-old Charlie as he develops a crush on popular rugby player Nick, after they bond over whether it is appropriate or not to do your homework on the way to maths. As you can see in the official trailer, Netflix’s adaptation of Heartstopper looks incredibly sweet and moving.

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Who plays Elle in Heartstopper? (Metro)

Yasmin Finney is about to become one of the biggest trans actresses in the TV industry with her role as Elle in Netflix's Heartstopper.

I’m just so happy and thankful Alice saw the Elle in me,’ she wrote on Instagram. Elle is trans, and at the start of the show, we see that she’s moved from Truham Grammar School to Higgs School for Girls. This is Yasmin’s screen debut, but she joined The Sackville Theatre after deciding to pursue a career as an actress.

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Do Elle and Tao get together in Heartstopper? (Hidden Remote)

Heartstopper, the latest teen drama to hit Netflix, is a coming-of-age series that's steeped in romance. The primary relationship explored in the show is ...

It was obvious that Elle and Tao wanted to kiss in episode 8, “Boyfriend,” and while they don’t, Elle is no longer the only one with sparks or little hearts popping around her hands or face. No, Elle and Tao aren’t together by the season 1 finale. The two girlfriends aren’t new to dating, but they are new to being public about their relationship.

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Heartstopper's Joe Locke: 'A lot of queer people growing up feel like ... (The Independent)

The 18-year-old star of Netflix's most joyous series tells Ellie Harrison about being picked out of 10000 teenagers for the role, and how 'Heartstopper' is ...

“Difference is seen as a bad thing in a lot of schools and to other teenagers because you don’t fit in with a certain norm that’s seen to be acceptable. He hopes “people will see themselves” in Heartstopper. “I want it to say to young queer people: ‘You deserve to have this story. “I was never bullied in school but I was a little bit different and I went through phases of being a bit quieter than I’d have liked…” he says. Locke – who grew up in the Isle of Man, the son of a schoolteacher mother and newsagent father – doesn’t like to think about the fact he beat 10,000 people to the role “because that seems really scary”. “It was an open casting call so I didn’t have an agent or anything and I hadn’t done anything professional before,” he says. And part of that is because, when you’re a teenager, you don’t know yourself, and a way of covering that is to attack other people. School can be a wonderful place but it can also be a not so wonderful place if you don’t happen to fit in properly.” “Teenage years are really hard, I think, and when you grow up, you forget that being a teenager is actually really a bit s*** sometimes. “I sent in a self-tape and got a Zoom recall, and I was like, ‘Oh, that’s strange.’ I did another Zoom recall and then another, and I was like, ‘Oh, maybe this might actually happen.’ I’d always wanted to be an actor but, being from the Isle of Man, it’s even harder when you don’t have access to the same sort of generic route lots of young actors would have in the UK: going to acting schools where they bring in agents or doing theatre auditions at the weekend for the West End.” Instead, Locke was a big part of the local amateur dramatics scene, and would spend most of his summers performing in the “really lovely old Victorian theatre” in his town. The show doesn’t shy away from the painful experiences many queer teenagers have – Charlie both hooks up with and is bullied by Ben Hope (Sebastian Croft), a popular boy who has a girlfriend and refuses to acknowledge Charlie in public. “Our story is not so based on sex, because our characters are turning 15 and 16 in the series, so it’s more about relationships and love. It is, as Locke puts it, “a beautiful story of acceptance and love and friendship and happiness”. It’s already been dubbed the “anti- Euphoria”, swapping drugs and sex for milkshakes and snow angels. Then we were on set one day and Kit [O’Connor, co-lead] whispered it to me and I started screaming.” On the day his own casting was announced in the press, Locke went from 1,000 Instagram followers to 15,000.

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