Series synopsis
Heartstopper is a British drama television series that premiered on Netflix on April 22, 2022. It ended on October 3, 2024. It was created by Alice Oseman. It stars Joe Locke, Kit Connor, William Gao and Yasmin Finney.
Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love.
Premise
Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love.
Premise: The beginning of one thing can be the rest of everything.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joe Locke as Charlie Spring
- Kit Connor as Nick Nelson
- William Gao as Tao Xu
- Yasmin Finney as Elle Argent
- Corinna Brown as Tara Jones
- Cormac Hyde-Corrin as Harry Greene
- Kizzy Edgell as Darcy Olsson
- Tobie Donovan as Isaac Henderson
Supporting cast
- Rhea Norwood as Imogen Heaney
- Momo Yeung as Yan Xu
- Jenny Walser as Tori Spring
- Leila Khan as Sahar Zahid
Guest cast
- Stephen Fry as Headmaster Barnes (voice)
- Alan Turkington as Mr Lange
- Isabel Adomakoh-Young as Miss Greenwood
- Courtney-Jai as Courtney-Jai
- Leonie Spilsbury as Miss Hyder
- Frewyn Thursfield as Orchestra Girl
- Jack O'Doherty as Young Nick
- Livia Nelson as Young Tara
- Richard Stemp as Mr Budd
- Fin Milne as Student 2
- Emilie Largier as Madame Martin
- Jessal Kullar-Bell as Girl 2
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 22, 2022 | April 22, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | August 3, 2023 | August 3, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 3, 2024 | October 3, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meet Stuck in a secret relationship, shy Charlie starts to crush on Nick, the school's popular rugby star, and joins the team against his friends' advice. |
April 22, 2022 |
| 2 |
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. |
April 22, 2022 |
| 3 |
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. |
April 22, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Out As his relationship with Charlie matures, Nick considers coming out to Imogen — but it's a lot harder than he expected. Elle tries flirting with Tao. |
August 3, 2023 |
| 2 |
Family With Charlie's grades slipping, his parents tighten the rules. Tao's jealous when Elle makes new friends. Nick's older brother invades his privacy. |
August 3, 2023 |
| 3 |
Promise Nick tries to come out to some of his teammates at a bonfire party after exams. Tao plans the perfect date. Things get weird between Tara and Darcy. |
August 3, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Love On a trip to the beach, Charlie's desperate to tell Nick how he feels — but Nick also has something he wants to discuss. Tao plans a summer of romance. |
October 3, 2024 |
| 2 |
Home On holiday in Menorca, Nick worries about Charlie, who is struggling more than ever. Isaac starts to feel like a third wheel around Elle and Tao. |
October 3, 2024 |
| 3 |
Talk It's a new term, and Tao misses Elle now they're at different schools. Charlie plans a birthday surprise for Nick, who's still worried for his boyfriend. |
October 3, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 22, 2022 |
| Last aired | October 3, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |