In April last year, the hotly anticipated Netflix adaptation of Alice Oseman’s hugely popular graphic novel series, Heartstopper, premiered and changed the world. It served up a gloriously diverse cast, allowing audiences around the globe to feel seen, some for the very first time. In a world with growing anti-LGBTQIA hostility, the books and show provide a safe space for fans to be reminded of the power and beauty of LGBTQIA love and joy. And with the release of the second season right around the corner, prepare to fall in love with these characters (and some new ones) all over again. ››
While the show centres on the MLM romance between Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke), there’s plenty of romantic and platonic love stories to root for – and even more so in season two. In this next instalment we’ll see if best friends Elle (Yasmin Finney) and Tao (William Gao) can become lovers. And we also get to enjoy more
