A brand-new LGBTQ+ drama is coming to Netflix soon, based on the acclaimed million selling graphic novel series by writer Alice Oseman. Heartstopper began back in 2016 as a webcomic, amassing a huge following with over 52.1 million views.
Oseman went on to crowdfund a limited print run of the series before having volumes one and two of Heartstopper published by Hodder Children’s Books in 2019. Now, Heartstopper has been adapted into a Netflix drama starring Kit Connor (who has appeared in Rocketman and His Dark Materials) and Joe Locke (an up-and-coming star) as Nick and Charlie, the book’s central characters.
In a press release, Alexi Wheeler, Director of Kids and Family Content at Netflix, described the show as “a story that deserves to be told,” going on to say, “It was clear right away that Alice [Oseman, writer/artist] not only had created these brilliant and emotionally engaging characters, but the world they populated was relatable yet somehow aspirational.”
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“The whole thing is just so poignant and beautifully crafted. To tell a love story between two boys who meet at school involves such vision and creative focus, Alice has absolutely delivered this here.”
What is Heartstopper on Netflix about?
The show is set to be an uplifting coming-of-age drama about friendship and romance as teens. The official Netflix synopsis for the series reads: “Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love.
"When gentle Charlie and rugby-loving Nick meet at secondary school, they quickly discover that their unlikely friendship is blossoming into an unexpected romance.” Charlie, Nick and their circle of friends must navigate the ever-relatable journey of self-discovery and acceptance, supporting each other as they learn to find their most authentic selves.”
When is the Heartstopper release date?
Heartstopper is one of the many shows coming to Netflix in April. Series one is set to hit the platform in the UK on April 22, 2022.
