TV

The Internet Is Incredibly Overwhelmed By ‘Heartstopper’ At The Moment

"Nick realising he's bisexual watching 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' is the best bisexual representation I've ever seen."

by Reena Gupta  28 April 2022

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The reaction to the new Netflix show Heartstopper — a coming of age story about two boys at a school in the UK — is, let’s say, having an impact.

— Warning: A deluge of spoilers for Netflix’s Heartstopper lie ahead. — 

Based on Alice Oseman’s webcomic of the same name, Heartstopper traces the burgeoning love story between Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick (Kit Connor), replete with all the innocence and confusion that being a teenager can bring. The series also includes a lesbian love story between Tara (Corinna Brown) and Darcy (Kizzy Edgell).

Premiering on the Anzac Day weekend, the show has already garnered huge critical praise. Finding the viewing experience to be bittersweet, Emily Bashforth at Refinery29 reflected on Tara and Darcy’s love story, writing: ‘I Wish This Heartstopper Storyline Had Existed When I Was A Teenager’ while The Guardian declared that Heartstopper is “possibly the loveliest show on TV”.

But there’s nothing that’s been more heartfelt than the overwhelmingly effusive reaction to the show on social media, which users are saying is finally giving queer kids some much-needed visibility. Firstly, there’s a lot of love out there for Tara and Darcy’s relationship arc; particularly the language used.

And just a general explosion of affection for this puppy dog.

Fans also felt extremely seen by Nick’s bisexual awakening.

Thank god his mum is Olivia Colman.

Maybe most importantly, though, Heartstopper finally gave the people keysmash representation. AT LONG LAST.

Heartstopper is streaming on Netflix now.