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TV Review: Heartstopper season 2 ★★★★

Padam. The gently groundbreaking Heartstopper returns to our screens this week to make our hearts skip a beat, launching globally on Netflix on Thursday, August 3rd. Joe Locke as Charlie and Kit Connor as Nick. Heartstopper. Courtesy of Netflix. As the eight-episode second season of the BAFTA-nominated and GALECA Dorian Award-winning series opens, we’re reunited with adorable teen boyfriends…

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Heartstopper Season 3 Reaction

Just watched Heartstopper Season 3, and I would like to talk about it. (Note: This post contains spoilers.)

This season nearly wrecked my emotions. I cried, I laughed, I held my breath. It dealt with some heavy topics, such as mental health, eating disorders, and grief. Also, I related to some of the themes and topics very strongly.

First, let's look at the topic of grief.

Throughout this season and the last, Tao deals with the loss of his father. He also fears losing the people in his life whom he loves. I can relate. As a teen, I lost my grandma, someone I connected with on a deep, personal level. Instead of clinging to those I love as Tao does, I did the opposite. I kept people at a distance for fear of getting hurt by letting them into my life. It took several years of working through the grief and processing my emotions to get over the loss. It wasn't a loss as profound as losing a parent (I couldn't imagine.), but it was the first loss I experienced. It's great to see how much progress Tao has made in these two season. I also like that the show didn't rush through the healing process. Getting over grief doesn't take days, it takes years. And twenty-five years later, I still miss my grandma from time to time.

In addition, I related to the Aro and Ace representation in this show. It's not perfect, but it's a start. 🪼

I like the scene on the beach between Charlie and Isaac. When Charlie doesn't know what aromantic is, Isaac tells him to Google it. That's the same thing I tell people when they don't know what AroAce is. Like Issac, nine times out of ten, I don't feel in the mood to give people a "vocabulary lesson". I'll only explain what AroAce is to medical professionals or family members.

I also like the scene at the zoo where Isaac comes out to his friends as AroAce. It resonated with me deeply and was succinctly written. If only I could express myself as clearly as that, nobody would misunderstand me ever again.

I was disappointed that the ferris wheel scene between Charlie and Tori was altered from the graphic novel, but I understand the reason why it was done. I'm glad we got more from Tori this season. And if there's a season 4 (fingers crossed), hopefully we get even more character development. Maybe even resolve some of her mental health issues. Depression?

Speaking of character development, I like the growth of Imogen. She's slowly finding herself and discovering who she really is. Working though all the messiness of societal expectations vs reality. I truly hope she finds her authentic self.

Another character that needs more development is Isaac. Now that he's worked through his sexuality, maybe we'll get more of his personality. I want to know what his family situation is like. If he has any hobbies other than reading. And what his future hopes and dreams are. He's my favorite character, yet I barely know anything about him.

Last character that I need to know more about is Mr. Farouk. I like his kind yet serious personality. I'd like to know more about his past and special interests. I'd like an entire episode dedicated to this stern but tender character.

Next, let's move on to the trans issues raised in this season.

I like that they included nonbinary representation, for I'm nonbinary myself, specifically agender. In addition, I feel that they handled Darcy's coming out as nonbinary extremely well. Plus, there's Felix. This trans identity is sorely lacking in media, and we definitely need more representation.

Speaking of trans representation, I like that we got to explore Elle's gender dysphoria and the discrimination that she faces. That scene at the radio station was executed so acutely and poignantly. When the interviewer started in with the trans questions, my heart nearly sank into the pit of my stomach. How could anyone think those appropriate questions to ask? Especially given the fact that Elle is a teenager, and this is her fist interview. My heart goes out to her, and while watching that scene, I wanted nothing more than to give her a big hug.

Now, let's move our focus onto the mental health issues covered in this season.

It's good that we got some accurate representation of anorexia and OCD.

Most shows only depict anorexia nervosa affecting teenage girls and young women. It's good getting the message out there that boys can suffer from this disorder as well. It also addresses the fact that not all eating disorders stem from body dysmorphia. Some develop as a result of mental illness or neurodevelopmental conditions, such as schizophrenia, OCD, autism, or sensory processing disorder.

Most shows depict those with OCD counting the number of times they turn on or off a light switch or cleaning obsessively. Some with OCD may do these behaviors, but they're not a prerequisite. People with OCD have varied experiences and presentations. The commonality between all of them being obsessions and compulsions in the form of obtrusive thoughts or harmful behavior, such as self-harm or suicidal ideation. Even though I feel this show does a good job with OCD representation, it could still be expanded upon. They could really get into the obsessions and compulsions, and showcase the ramifications these have on Charlie's life. There's a particularly poignant scene in the novella This Winter. I understand it could not be included due to time constraints, but I hope something like this is included in the future.

I'd also like to see some discussions around neurodivergent conditions, such as autism, ADHD, or AuDHD. I know that Bradley Riches who plays James McEwan has autism. Perhaps, James could have it as well? It could help dispel some of the stereotypes surrounding these conditions. For autism, most people think Sherlock Holmes or Sheldon Cooper. For ADHD, most people think Bart Simpson. And in a show or movie, never did I see someone who has both like me.

Lastly, my final thoughts.

If only I had this show when I was a teenager in the late nineties/early noughties, I would’ve had the words to describe my experiences much sooner. It wasn't until uni when I had access to the internet that I discovered the words AroAce and agender.

Lastly, as an autistic, I'd hate the only form of communication being a landline phone. I have a hard time understanding someone if I can't see their facial features or body expressions. Also, the person I'm talking to always sounds like they're either chewing food or speaking in a foreign accent. That's why I prefer to text or dm my friends and family. I guess if I was in that clinic seeking treatment, I'd just have to write them letters or postcards.

Well, that's all I have for today. Until next time, take care and stay curious.

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Heartstopper - When Sexuality is Set in Stone

I admit I like Heartstopper, although I guess it’s not for my age group. It’s a bit too ideal a world, with everybody being good friends, problems being solved easily, no financial distress, and young people living in a strong support system. All in all, it’s a smooth ride.

But something struck me as odd, while I was watching Season 3.

Remember the scene when Imogen tells Nick that she never liked a boy “that way” and that she only had boyfriends because she wanted to look like a cool girl?

Now of course everybody is assuming she’s a lesbian, or at least that she’s finally questioning her “heteronormative” behaviour.

On the other side we have Isaac, who has come out as asexual and aromantic. Nick, who realizes he’s bisexual. Charlie, who came out as gay before he met him. There’s non-binary Darcy. Lesbian Tara. Elle, who transitioned years earlier. Tao is heterosexual (I guess), in any case his love interest is trans.

Average heterosexual characters hardly appear, and when they do they are usually shown off as narrow-minded and difficult to deal with like Charlie’s parents. I get it that queer young people want to feel represented on screen; but to ignore them the way it was until a few years ago was as unrealistic as it is now, IMHO, to portray societies where no one falls in love with the opposite sex any more.

The absurdity is that while “heteronormative” is frowned upon, the characters are just as certain that their choice is set in stone.

It’s repeatedly said and shown that one must find out about one’s sexual orientation and desires instead of submitting to what society expects. So, heterosexuality is out, because it - allegedly - presupposes that everybody is either male or female, everybody wants love and sex, and everybody must only feel attracted to members of the opposite sex, which is seen as restrictive and biased.

Really.

The show’s characters are all around 16 years old and by now the protagonists have all come out and “found themselves”. Some of them already did before the show even started, which means at age 14 or 15. They are firmly convinced of what their respective attitude towards gender and sexuality is, and having come out, this basically means they’re convinced that this is what they are and will be for the rest of their lives.

Same for their relationships. At 16, who is in love in this show is shown as being so happy that you can’t imagine them being with anyone else for the rest of their lives.

If Nick and Charlie will always be together, Nick will never have sex with a female, but apparently, he will be "bisexual" all his life. Isaac has never been in love at age 16 and so he takes it for granted that he is not capable of romantic or erotic feelings. Elle transitioned years earlier, before her body was even fully developed. But everybody is already convinced that this is who they are and always will be.

Excuse me, it doesn't make sense. I know from experience that at 16 your love life and your identity are still pretty much a mess. I realize that this is a piece of media, but it is beloved by a large fanbase who now will naively believe that this portrayal of young people nowadays is realistic.

In former times, there seemed to be only one way to be. Now you’re expected to come out as some thing or another by the time you’re 16. A boy or a girl can’t simply not have met the right person yet or have other priorities in life: they’re either asexual or struggling with heteronormativity. Or who knows what else.

And this is not restrictive? Come on. 😊 Apparently, being queer is just as normative as being straight.

Except everybody chooses the corset they want to be in by themselves.

[bored-blackgirl]

Imogen and Nick vs Comphet - “Heartstopper” season one

I have yet to see season 2 where I believe Imogen is in a relationship with Ben. But I think this will also apply to that season as well, if it does, I will update this !

In season one, it is so obvious that Nick and Imogen are suffering from comphet. Nick has assumed he is straight all his life. He thinks he has to be friends with those mean rugby boys and popular boys because he is a popular boy who plays a sport. He thinks he has to say yes to Imogen because he is pressured by their expectations of him being straight. People go out of their way to push crushes on Nick, claiming he has feelings for both Tara and Imogen. Solely because he is long time friends with Imogen and because him and Tara kissed years ago. Mind you, they haven't talked since !

Imogen to me was kinda boy crazy when it came to Nick. She pushes herself on him for all of season one, and it's hard to watch. She is mostly seen with guys and hangs out with them in the morning at school, while going to a whole other school. When Nick asked her why they should be together, she says because they have been friends for so long. And of course, straight people can't just be friends, especially those who have known each other for a long time.

Though I don't really think Imogen outright understood Nick's speech at the park. I think it applies to both of them.

"Heartstopper" Season one review

Toa wasn't annoying, just a realistic friend

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TW: Slight mentions of self harm and depression. HEARTSTOPPER SEASON 3 SPOILERS!

Alright so I finished heartstopper season 3 and omfggggggg def the best one! It was a total rollercoaster of emotions but i feel that that´s the reason i liked it so much, cause it expresses teen years perfectly. As a person that deals with sh and depression, the way its portrated on the show its just really beautiful. Alice and the whole cast did an amazing job. Im speecheless. I got to cry and laugh within less than 1 minute, and thats how life also feels like. I really enjoyed Michael aswell!!!!!!!! I giggled everytime he appeared on screen, hes my pookie frfr. And my baby Oliver 🥹🥹🥹 The only things that i didnt like are the fact that Sarah (nicks mum) isnt there and that we didnt get to see Tori coming out to Charlie. Mostly the last thing, it was a scene that i was really looking forward to :( I also wish the episodes had been a little longer/they would have added more eps cause some things were a bit overlooked. I mean, they fitted volume 4, 5 & This winter in 8 episodes of 30 mins each. But overall I really enjoyed it. I hope that when the 6th volume comes out we can get a fourth season with the contents of it + Nick & Charlie (●'◡'●)

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Ron Watches Heartstopper Season 1 Episode 1

I mean, you guys should have expected this. I’ve read the first two volumes of the comic book this is based on so it really was just a matter of time before I started watching the adaptation. Let’s get into it! Continue reading Ron Watches Heartstopper Season 1 Episode 1

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'Heartstopper' Season 2 Review: Bi, Actually

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Heartstopper Season 3 Review out now!!! I’m already impatient for season 4.

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good season. not enough bisexual lighting.

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'Heartstopper' Season 1 Review

If you haven't heard the news... Heartstopper is getting renewed for season two, baby!

In honour of the announcement, I want to give my detailed review of the show~!

(This whole review is entirely my opinion and I am just providing constructive criticism.)

Title: Heartstopper

Director: Euros Lyn

Writer: Alice Oseman

Starring: Joe Locke, Kit Connor, William Gao, Yazmin Finney, Corinna Brown and Kizzy Edgell

Plot (according to Wikipedia): Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love.

My rating: 9/10

My review:

Finally a teenage show that doesn't have literal 30-year-olds casting in it! I love the unconventional cast in Heartstopper a lot, I can tell Alice Oseman recruited the people that were most similar to the main characters both personality and look-wise. Joe Locke is the epitome of Charlie Spring and Kit Connor looks exactly like I pictured Nick Nelson (muah).

I thought the show would be exactly like the comic just on Netflix and that I wouldn't enjoy the show as much because I knew exactly what would happen--- but I was pleasantly surprised at the difference!

A major difference is that the comic didn't showcase what it was like inside Higgs and the friendship between Elle, Tara and Darcy. Also, there was never a sports day in the comic. AND THE GIF ABOVE WOULD HAVE NEVER EXISTED.

The comic was a bit more serious as compared to the show so I enjoyed the heart-fluttering moments very much!

On to the actual show, I think the way the actors, director, and writer portrayed Heartstopper on TV was on point. I felt all the stirring emotions felt by the characters and I actually cried several times (coming from someone that always begins a series thinking it will be unsatisfactory). Also, watching it for a second time last week, I was surprised to find myself feeling the same emotions I felt the other time.

I love how they elaborated on Nick realising he was bisexual! A very real narrative!

Also, an underrated character in this series definitely has to be Mrs Singh! The things she has said so far have been so touching.

However! There is one massive thing that might have put me off very slightly... which was the way Charlie had handled (spoilers) Nick punching Harry. I don't understand why his mind immediately jumped to breaking up with Nick just because he said that he didn't want to be friends with the rugby lads (haha British). Because, honestly, his friends were major jerks and there was nothing wrong with the things Nick said.

And this part in the comic was extremely different! Charlie, in the comic, didn't care about Nick getting into a fight. He actually praised him for it. (OMG, I know)

See the replies for a better explanation to this bit!

But I have to say, overall, I really enjoyed this show. Made me feel some feels I haven't feel-ed in a while. Props to the whole crew behind Heartstopper!

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Hey, today I´m going to start my Heartstopper 2 journey, and I'll be here sharing my thoughts. Hope you can join me.

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Heartstopper S2

I finished watching the second season of Heart Stopper in one night. There are some wonderful moments in the season, and I loved the first one, and the second season was a worthy follow up. When we began watching the season, my partner said, “They are going to break up. What else are they going to show?” That made me think. First, he was right in thinking that, because of added viewership, the…

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ok i finished watching the second season of heartstopper (spoilers of comics and tv show ahead)

if u don't want spoilers but still wants my opinion for some reason: i absolutely love s2, go watch it if u haven't yet

i love how every single main character had time to be further developed and truly shine. tao and elle were amazing, tara and darcy had some of the most delicate and beautiful scenes of the show, nick and charlie were stunning as always and had amazing sequences (especially during the latter half of the season), ✨✨ ISAAC ✨✨ omg the whole sequence of him getting the ace book and the leaves flying around him made me smile for a good amount of time.

jack barton did an awesome job at making the character extremely unlikable. i'm interested in looking deeper into other stuff he's done, he seems extremely talented.

i love how nick wanted to be a supportive boyfriend in the end of the season after charlie supported him during all the events of s2, and how they didn't make nick say anything like "promise me you won't do this again" but rather he went for a "promise to tell me if things get bad again." it demonstrates how healthy their relationship is and how they truly are there for each other in any aspect. this is, by far, my favorite scene of the season.

charlie confronting ben (as he should). ok listen, i really despise ben's character. if he could get no screentime in season two, that would be awesome. BUT as much as i love the way he left the show, the scene of him standing in front of the rainbow and turning away hit me like a truck at 100 mph running over me and then going back on reverse. there's so much i could talk about it, but i will save it for a different post (if i feel like it). it might be one of my favorites because of all the details in it.

now, i must say i am afraid of season 3. i don't know if heartstopper might be renewed for an extra season, but if it's not, i don't know how all the content from volumes 5-6 will fit into it. i know alice & all of the production team behind the show will do a stunning work in making the (final?) season shine, however i am scared of what might be cut in order due to the 8 30-minute episodes format. still, i'm relieved that charlie's arc was not sacrificed, and i hope it gets the depth, relevance and care it needs.

in short: i love s1, but s2 took it to the next level for me. i'm scared, but i can't wait for s3.

[bored-blackgirl]

Toa wasn't annoying, just a realistic friend - “Heartstopper” season one

I feel like Toa was not as annoying as people made him out to be when it came to Nick and Charlie. Though picking fights with Harry wasn't the best idea, I do think him sticking up for himself was what anyone would have done. Especially considering Charlie was severely bullied. And I don't blame him for being cautious of Nick. Yes there was something going on between them but did Toa know that ? No, he was last to know and found out through Elle. He saw Nick as the straight rugby guy who Charlie had a crush on. Who was friends with the people who actively mess with them. Like I wouldn't like Nick either, tbh.

"Heartstopper" Season one review

Imogen and Nick vs Comphet

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Review and Spoiler - #21

Heartstopper Vol. 2 by Alice Oseman

Returning to the emotional and cute world created by Alice Oseman, the second graphic novel in the series is a gentle tale of discovering and understanding feelings.

Within this sequel, we see Charlie and Nick come out, grow closer, and gain a supportive friend group. While Vol. 1 dealt more with Charlie’s anxiety over his feelings for Nick and concerns about getting his heart broken; this version deals with Nick coming to terms with his feelings and coming out to those close to him.

(LGBTQIA+ 🏳‍🌈)