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Heartstopper

2022 – 2024Show3 seasons24 episodesTV-14

Drama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic818.5Rotten Tomatoes98%95%

A heartwarming, uplifting drama series about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E8 "Boyfriend" 9.3

Episodes

8.8
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8.7

Story

The beginning of one thing can be the rest of everything.

Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Queer Romance
  • Gentle Coming-of-Age
  • Comfort Viewing
  • British Teen Drama
  • Wholesome & Sweet
  • Nostalgic School Life
  • Supportive Friendships
  • Soft Visual Aesthetic
  • Emotional Growth
  • Feel-Good Series

Cast

24 of 58 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Euros Lyn, Andy Newbery
Written by
Alice Oseman
Produced by
Zorana Piggott
Music by
Adiescar Chase

Everyone

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Facts

April 22, 2022 · October 3, 2024 · Ended

First aired
April 22, 2022
Last aired
October 3, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Sensitive Guy and Manly Man, Beta Couple, Parental Abandonment +9

  • Sensitive Guy and Manly Man
  • Beta Couple
  • Parental Abandonment
  • Mythology Gag
  • Hands-On Approach
  • Sex Miseducation Class
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Love at First Sight
  • Their First Time
  • Secret Relationship
  • Evil Cannot Comprehend Good
  • Locked Out of the Loop

12 of 176 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Heartstopper?"

Questions about Heartstopper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Heartstopper?

Netflix

In the United States, Heartstopper streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Heartstopper worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 81).

Is Heartstopper okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Heartstopper?

12 h

About 12 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2024.

Is Heartstopper good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Heartstopper?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for hopefulness and 10 for wholesome.

What tropes does Heartstopper use?

Sensitive Guy and Manly ManBeta CoupleParental AbandonmentMythology GagHands-On ApproachSex Miseducation ClassReasonable Authority FigureLove at First SightTheir First TimeSecret RelationshipEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodLocked Out of the Loopand 164 more

TV Tropes lists 176 tropes for it, including Sensitive Guy and Manly Man, Beta Couple, and Parental Abandonment.