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Hey, Heartstopper fam! Get ready to clutch your pearls and grab those tissues because Netflix just dropped another teaser for the much-anticipated third season of Heartstopper, and it’s everything we hoped for and more.
Over the past few months, Netflix has been our fairy godparent, keeping us fed with delicious morsels from the upcoming season. It all started back in May with a sneak peek of Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick’s (Kit Connor) pre-beach rendezvous, complete with their iconic “hi” greeting and Billie Eilish’s romantic track ‘Birds of a Feather’ setting the perfect mood. Fast forward to July, and we were blessed with first-look images of our beloved Truham/Higgs high school crew in various states of lovey-dovey bliss—and a bit of Nick’s signature angst, of course.
But Netflix wasn’t done sprinkling us with joy. We got to see the gang dancing the night away at what looks like a fabulous holiday party, and let’s not forget the teaser introducing Tori’s potential new romantic interest, Michael Holden, played by the charming Darragh Hand.
Just yesterday, the streamer celebrated the two-month countdown to the premiere by releasing a clip that had us all squealing. In the teaser, Nick navigates through the bustling Truham halls, his eyes searching until they land on Charlie at his locker. In true Heartstopper fashion, they close the distance with a warm hug, exchanging their classic “hi” pleasantries. Nick then playfully teases, “No kiss?” to which Charlie whispers, “Hugs first.” Cue the collective swooning of fans everywhere.
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Unsurprisingly, the 41-second clip was an immediate hit. Social media lit up with fans expressing their excitement. One tweet perfectly summed it up: “When Charlie and Nick hug, my heart heals.” Another echoed our sentiments: “NICK AND CHARLIE HOW I’VE MISSED YOU.” And a third fan captured our feelings precisely: “Can we talk about the way Charlie flings himself back into a hug after they say hi like it’s making me insane.”
Mark your calendars, because Heartstopper season three is set to drop on October 3. This season will pick up right where we left off, with Charlie gearing up to tell Nick that he loves him, while Nick has his own important revelation for Charlie. As the school year progresses, our favorite group of friends will face joys and challenges, planning social events, thinking about university choices, and learning to lean on each other when life gets tough.
In a recent chat with Entertainment Weekly, Kit Connor teased that the third season will delve into more mature themes while maintaining the show’s signature charm. “We’ve aged it up a little bit. It matures a little bit with the audience, and as the characters grow up, you start to see them exploring more adult topics,” he shared. “It gets a bit hotter, raunchier. Yeah, it’s generally just a little bit mature but still the classic Heartstopper love.”
So, grab your favorite snacks, settle in, and prepare for another season of Heartstopper that promises to be filled with love, laughter, and all the feels. We’ll be counting down the days with you!
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