Heartstopper - a sweet journey of discovery

Heartstopper is a beautiful British teen show about love and discovery. The main characters are Charlie and Nick. Charlie is a gay boy who was deeply bullied, and Nick is discovering his sexuality with a mist of fear and curiosity with all the naivety and sweetness of the teen years.

It is a comedy-drama show, so you'll have moments when tears come to your eyes, but you'll also give good laughs. And that's life, isn't it?

Sweet and Real

One of the main problems with teen shows, especially American ones, is that teens are portrayed as adults with no consequences. What they do and how they behave is closer to a young adult than to a 16-year-old (And the actors are never teens, are they?).

That always bothered me as a teen and as an adult. They pass terrible expectations of what your life should look like, and sometimes, that generates some negative feelings and confusion.

Heartstopper is different, and I liked it. These teens' behavior is closer to real teens' actual behavior, which makes everything even sweeter. They are no longer children, but they are definitely no adults.

LGBTQIA+

LGBT characters have more and more representation in shows, but it was the first time I saw such a young couple represented in a thoughtful, sweet way. It's beautiful to watch.

This is not about conflict and fighting for anything (although you have those, too) - it is about discovery, love, and understanding. More importantly, it is natural. It feels natural, and I like that.

Even for those who are not part of the community, it feels good to see a teen romance between two boys portrayed in such a natural way. We all have been there, no matter our sexual preferences. That makes this show unique.

More than romance

Although Charlie and Nick's relationship and discovery is the main topic, the show is about more than romance. It is about friendship and trust. It is about a good group of friends who find comfort in each other.

The second season was even better because it also focused more on other characters. It gives them more space to grow, and I'm hoping for a third one.

Heartstopper is a charming show to watch.

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