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Heartbreak High

2022 – 2026Show3 seasons24 episodesTV-MA

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic–6.4Rotten Tomatoes85%84%

A romantic, nostalgic drama series about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S3E8 "Destined" 8.9

Episodes

8.0
8.3
8.0

Story

A fresh look at Hartley High over 20 years on. With her new friends - outsiders Quinni and Darren - Amerie must repair her reputation, while navigating love, sex, and heartbreak.

Feels like

  • Modern Australian Teen Drama
  • Neurodiversity Representation
  • Second-Chance Romance
  • Cringe-Comedy Realism
  • Nostalgic Reboot
  • Diverse Ensemble Cast
  • High School Social Hierarchy
  • Emotional Authenticity
  • Gen Z Culture

Cast

24 of 81 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gracie Otto, Neil Sharma, Adam Murfet
Music by
Chiara Constanza

Everyone

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Facts

September 14, 2022 · March 25, 2026 · Ended

First aired
September 14, 2022
Last aired
March 25, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, Netherlands
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Unwanted Assistance, Talking Down the Suicidal, Wild Teen Party +9

  • Unwanted Assistance
  • Talking Down the Suicidal
  • Wild Teen Party
  • Abusive Parents
  • Cool Teacher
  • Take That!
  • Guy on Guy Is Hot
  • Separated by a Common Language
  • Big Damn Kiss
  • Love Triangle
  • Attempted Rape
  • Celebrity Paradox

12 of 55 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Heartbreak High?"

Questions about Heartbreak High

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Heartbreak High?

Netflix

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

Is Heartbreak High worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (75).

How long does it take to watch Heartbreak High?

19 h

About 19 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 48 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2026.

Is Heartbreak High good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Heartbreak High plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Heartbreak High use?

Unwanted AssistanceTalking Down the SuicidalWild Teen PartyAbusive ParentsCool TeacherTake That!Guy on Guy Is HotSeparated by a Common LanguageBig Damn KissLove TriangleAttempted RapeCelebrity Paradoxand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Unwanted Assistance, Talking Down the Suicidal, and Wild Teen Party.