The coming-of-age series Heartstopper has won legions of fans for its inclusive portrayal of LGBT identities and relationships since it debuted back in 2022.
Based on a series of webcomics by author Alice Oseman, alongside ushering in a new generation of stars including Kit Connor, Joe Locke and Yasmin Finney, the show is a critic and fan favourite. In the first three weeks of the second series’ release, 55,500,000 hours of the show were watched by viewers, which was 2 million hours more than the first series, according to Netflix.
After over a year wait since season two, it’s no surprise that fans are eager to get their hands on a new series of Heartstopper. But when is the new series out, and where can you watch it?
When is Heartstopper series three out?
Series three of Heartstopper will be released on Thursday, October 3.
Where can I watch Heartstopper series three?
You can catch all the series on Netflix.
What happened in Heartstopper series two?
While the first series of Heartstopper focused on the flourishing relationship between Nick (Connor) and Charlie (Locke), the second series spread its storyline across other relationships in the friendship group, particularly Elle (Finney) and Tao (William Gao), and Darcy (Kizzy Edgell) and Tara (Corinna Brown). The main takeaways include Nick coming out as bisexual to his dad, Darcy and Tara admitting their love for one another, Tao and Elle finally entering a relationship, and a group trip to Paris, which is full of ups and downs.
The second series left viewers on a cliffhanger, ending with a scene of Charlie contemplating telling Nick that he’s in love with him.
What do we know about the plot in Heartstopper series three?
Speaking to the Radio Times recently, Oseman revealed that the show’s third series focuses on Charlie’s mental health: “We see him at his lowest - but we also see the journey of him healing.”
The author and screenwriter also revealed that the show will touch on sex for the first time, with the storyline “focused on the emotional side” of sex. “The characters are asking questions like, ‘Am I ready to have sex? How do I know if my partner is also ready? What if it’s really awkward and embarrassing because I don’t know what I’m doing?’ Hopefully, that will be relatable for a lot of young people.”
How many series will there be of Heartstopper?
The show is based on Oseman’s popular webcomic series, volumes of which have been released yearly since 2019. Five volumes have been released so far, the latest of which was in December. In June, Oseman revealed that the sixth and final volume is in the works. While there’s no news on whether series four has been green-lit by Netflix yet, the immense success and popularity of the show indicates that further series are likely.
