Finest refill on tissues to catch your pleased tears; extra Heartstopper is on the best way. The tender coming-of-age dramedy gained hearts world wide after it premiered on Netflix final spring, and the sequence was promptly renewed for a second (and third) season solely a month after its debut. Based mostly on the favored graphic novel and webcomic of the identical identify by Alice Oseman, Heartstopper has loads of materials to attract from because it grows into its function as a Netflix stalwart. Right here’s what devoted followers can anticipate from season 2.
When is Heartstopper season 2 popping out?
Netflix introduced that Heartstopper season 2 was already in manufacturing in September 2022, mere months after the primary season premiered. This yr, we’ll lastly see protagonists Nick (Equipment Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke) collectively once more because the eight-episode second season hits screens on Thursday, August 3.
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Who’s within the solid?
Netflix has already confirmed that your entire fundamental solid of Heartstopper will return for season 2, together with Connor and Locke. Different returning actors embrace: William Gao, Tobie Donovan, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Sebastian Croft, Rhea Norwood, Olivia Colman (as Nick’s mom, Sarah), Jenny Walser, and Yasmin Finney.
A number of new solid members will even be part of the ranks for season 2: Actor Jack Barton will play Nick’s older brother, David Nelson; Nima Taleghani will arrive as Mr. Farouk, a brand new schoolteacher; and Bradley Riches, who was relegated to the background in season 1, has been introduced within the function of James McEwan. The character Sahar Zahid was solid after an open name, with newcomer Leila Khan finally touchdown the function.
Lastly, in early November, Name My Agent! star Thibault de Montalembert joined the solid as Nick’s father, Stephane.
What is going to season 2 of Heartstopper be about?
Volumes 1 and a pair of of the Heartstopper graphic novel sequence have been lined in season 1, so season 2 will choose up with materials tailored from Quantity 3: Nick and Charlie will ease into the brand new regular of their romance and attend a visit to Paris with their classmates. Netflix’s official season 2 synopsis is as follows:
“Nick and Charlie navigate their new relationship; Tara and Darcy face unexpected challenges and Tao and Elle work out if they’ll ever be extra than simply associates. With exams on the horizon, a faculty journey to Paris and a promenade to plan, the gang has quite a bit to juggle as they journey by the following levels of life, love and friendship.”
Within the opening scene of season 2—first shared stay throughout Netflix’s annual TUDUM occasion—Charlie and Nick trade candy good-morning texts and greet one another at college, thrilled by their new relationship.
TUDUM additionally revealed season 2’s full checklist of episode titles, which embrace:
- Episode 1: “Out”
- Episode 2: “Household”
- Episode 3: “Promise”
- Episode 4: “Problem”
- Episode 5: “Warmth”
- Episode 6: “Reality/Dare”
- Episode 7: “Sorry”
- Episode 8: “Excellent”
Will there be extra seasons after this one?
Sure! Netflix greenlit each seasons 2 and three in Might 2022. “We have been overjoyed with the worldwide response to Heartstopper and might’t wait to proceed the story with two extra seasons. Watch this house!” Oseman mentioned on the time.
Is there a trailer?
There’s no trailer simply but, aside from a sneak-peek date announcement clip and the TUDUM scene talked about above. However Netflix has dropped first-look pictures for season 2. Have a look under.
Aimée Lutkin is the weekend editor at ELLE.com. Her writing has appeared in Jezebel, Glamour, Marie Claire and extra. Her first e book, The Lonely Hunter, can be launched by Dial Press in February 2022.