Heartstopper

Name: Heartstopper
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-04-22
Cast: Joe Locke, Kit Connor, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown

2022 | 3 seasons | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (8.6 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Anne with an E, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

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

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
8.6 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience; spent 8 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 611K people sought it out in the past year