You could argue that good TV shows have a tougher time than bad ones. A bad or average show has obvious room for improvement and clear changes that can be made between seasons. A good show has to stay good, maybe even level up to great or superb or other glowing descriptors, and that’s a trickier task.
Netflix ‘s “ Heartstopper ” is one such series, a romance created by Alice Oseman and based on her own graphic novels. Over the course of three seasons (so far!), Nick (Kit Connor) Charlie (Joe Locke), and all their friends navigate all kinds of relationships, with an enchanting soundtrack and pops of illustration to immerse the viewer in their world. The series always was and continues to be just wonderful, dwelling comfortably in queer joy and friendship as the characters grow up and prepare to leave school.
With that foundation, you can’t fault Season 3 (based on Volume 5 of Oseman’s series) for continuing the tradition. The “Heartstopper” teens exhibit a maturity beyond their years, so they’re good at solving problems and moving on. The series hasn’t needlessly pulled Nick and Charlie apart only to throw them back together, because once they chose each other, that was that.
The same goes for Tao (William Gao) and Elle (Yasmin Finney), Tara (Corinna Brown) and Darcy (Kizzy Edgell); like any relationship (especially adult ones), there’s so much for them to tackle after making things official that the story stays fresh. Once Nick and Charlie declare their.
