Pick of the week
Heartstopper Forever
Submerge yourself, for the last time, in the warm bath of inclusivity that is Alice Oseman’s world-conquering LGBTQ+ romantic teen drama. Despite returning as a feature film, it’s intimate, suburban business as usual for Joe Locke’s Charlie, Kit Connor’s Nick and their tight-knit circle of queer friends. The principal conflict this time revolves round Nick’s looming departure for university and the pair’s worries about how – and if – a long-distance relationship could work. It’s also about navigating everyday coupledom, with Anna Maxwell Martin (replacing Olivia Colman) as Nick’s single mum and Derek Jacobi as an older gay man giving the boys pause for thought.
Friday 17 July, Netflix
