Heartstopper Season 3

The third season of *Heartstopper* continues to delve into important themes such as eating disorders, mental health, childhood trauma, asexuality and aromanticism, social and political controversies surrounding transgender issues, and the adolescent exploration of gender and sexual orientation. It also tenderly addresses the honest communication between lovers, the first intimate moments between partners, the balancing act between romantic and friendship dynamics, the prioritization of self vs. the relationship, body insecurities, anxiety about the future, and the uncertainties that come with adolescence. This series feels like a gentle embrace, telling you: In the process of growing up, you will encounter all sorts of problems, and they won’t be easily solved. They may linger for a long time, and you will feel pain, confusion, and frustration. You may not know who you are, and you might even hate yourself or try to harm yourself. But don’t forget: as long as there are people who love you, and as long as you love those you care about, walking through life with these struggles won’t be as terrifying.

I am someone who generally avoids debating, especially on identity politics issues—debating these topics exhausts me because I truly believe, even believe in the simple fact that "not everyone is born with an abundant sense of empathy, and not everyone is inherently kind." I never feel obligated to "save" or "change" the minds of people who are full of hatred or simply don't understand. This may be an ironic form of mutual disdain: in their eyes, the people in the communities I belong to, the ones I love, are "flawed"; in my eyes, the lack of empathy and the tendency to define "normal" based solely on one’s own life experience—labeling all who are different as "dangerous others"—is also a flaw that cannot be cured. But after finishing this series, with all these feelings stirring up inside me and all the life philosophies that have already formed wanting to burst forth, I want to organize my thoughts and speak out, not to argue, not to change the opinions of those I’ve mentioned, but simply because I have the right to, and so does our community—we have the right to raise our voices and not be silenced just because of how others treat us.

Firstly, I know some people will say this show is too politically correct or criticize the show for mocking "overblown" political correctness in the West. This is because the show features a wide range of identity politics roles—gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, non-binary, and more—and none of the main characters are traditional heterosexuals. To those people, I just want to say: Go watch the heteronormative shows you love; this one is not made for you! For someone who has spent decades living in a world that is completely centered around heterosexuality, the audacity of this show to not place heterosexuality at the center, not revolve around it, and even ignore its existence, is shocking! Is the world collapsing now? Does it feel like the world is ending? Now you know what it feels like for us to watch those heteronormative films where the LGBTQ+ community is invisible, relegated to mere background, or presented as a strange curiosity. But you probably still won’t get it, because your empathy is zero. You lack the ability to imagine yourself in another person’s situation, and that is a flaw in your soul. To you, LGBTQ+ is just a few letters, a symbol, a label, a curiosity, a joke, or a topic for gossip—a "threat" to society. But to me, it represents each and every one of us who is living, breathing, struggling, and existing just like I do.

We begin to question ourselves as we grow: Why are we different from the person society taught us we should be? Why do we feel differently about people of the same gender? Why do we feel trapped in a body that doesn’t belong to us? Why do we feel uncomfortable with the gender assigned to us at birth? We are often blamed for suppressing our true selves and choosing the so-called "normal" way of living, and we are also blamed for embracing our true nature. We live our entire lives in this contradictory space. The worst part is, we will never disappear from the macro level of human society because we are an eternal and objective existence. While I, as an individual, might disappear or die, there will always be people like me, struggling in the same contradictions, both in the past and in the future.

Human individuals are not simply categorized as male or female, heterosexual or homosexual. Humans are complex biological and social animals, shaped by the physical, biochemical, genetic, hormonal, and neurological factors that make us who we are. We are also shaped by societal and historical experiences. Our bodies and souls, together, are a combination of countless factors that make us intricate. Each one of us has unique feelings and desires. These cannot be simplified into binary categories like male or female, heterosexual or homosexual. Some may find it absurd that there are so many labels, but these labels didn’t come first—they were created after there were people who couldn’t find themselves in the existing labels. We first discover our own feelings and desires, and only then do we use these labels to describe them. We don’t create labels and then try to force ourselves into them.

Let me give you some simple examples. Some of us realized we didn’t feel attracted to the opposite sex, but instead felt something special for the same sex. Only later did we realize we belong to the LGBTQ+ community. Others may have realized they were asexual or aromantic after finding people with similar feelings. I could give countless examples, but those who understand will get it, and those who can’t or won’t understand will never grasp it. No one likes being labeled; we simply want the freedom to be ourselves. If these labels are just a joke to you, then please just go away and don’t interfere with our ability to live our lives happily and fully.

Now, let’s get back to the show. I’m really glad to see a show centered on the growth of LGBTQ+ teenagers, and I resonate with it deeply. For straight people, the lives and struggles portrayed in the show may seem like a distant reality, as if a group of LGBTQ+ teens gathering together is something out of a fantasy. But for me, the struggles and confusions depicted are experiences I’ve lived through. We, queer people, do tend to gravitate towards each other, and that’s okay. I’ve experienced the same struggles as Charlie and his friends: confusion about sexual orientation, gender expression attacks, and the fear of coming out to friends and family. Charlie’s journey helped me understand my own growth and realize I’m not alone—there are many others like me. Isn’t that more meaningful than yet another clichéd straight romance story?

Furthermore, even if the show’s characters and plot don’t align with reality or are a bit of artistic fabrication, so what? Art isn’t meant to perfectly replicate reality. You enjoy *Harry Potter*, *Spirited Away*, *A Chinese Odyssey*—works filled with magic, spirits, dragons, and souls—but the minute one or two characters from a marginalized group appear, you call it "political correctness," "forced diversity," or "out of touch with reality." But is it possible that there are many marginalized groups in our society? Is it possible that the world you envision, where almost everyone is cisgender and heterosexual, with only a tiny 0.01% being "abnormal," is simply unrealistic?

I want to address another issue: gender and sexual orientation exploration. I can’t count how many times I’ve heard the argument that "promoting LGBTQ+ issues will influence teenagers" or that "many teenagers identify as LGBTQ+ just because it’s cool." First, is heterosexuality that fragile? If they watch or hear about LGBTQ+ issues, will they suddenly become LGBTQ+? Why haven’t heterosexuals surrounded by LGBTQ+ people "turned gay"? Second, being LGBTQ+ is not "cool." It means facing countless obstacles and harm from the outside world. It means constant self-doubt and potentially losing the love and support of your family and friends. It means never fully opening up, never letting down your guard, and often hiding parts of yourself. Being LGBTQ+ means not fitting into society’s "default" category. It means constantly explaining your identity. How can this be "cool" to teenagers?

Sexual orientation is not a choice; it’s an inherent attribute of a person. If sexual orientation were a choice, no one would "choose" a life of exclusion and judgment. Because we can’t change our sexual orientation, we have no choice but to embrace our true selves. We don’t "pick" our sexual orientation like choosing from a menu. Sexual orientation is a deep, inherent part of who we are. We can only discover it as we go through life.

Lastly, I’m tired of people trying to pit LGBTQ+ rights against women’s rights. First, rights aren’t a pie. Supporting one group doesn’t mean taking away from another. We fight for the rights of marginalized groups because they are oppressed and ignored. No one should be "non-default." Every person should be able to live as their authentic self. Second, simply denying the existence of transgender people doesn’t solve anything. The real issue is how to create a society where everyone feels respected and seen.

In closing, I’ve shared many of my thoughts on identity politics that have been building up for years. While much of this seems unrelated to *Heartstopper*, these feelings were stirred up as I watched the third season. As I said earlier, I don’t enjoy debating these issues because I don’t seek to change anyone’s mind. I respect others for being who they are, even if that means they have flaws. But I also believe I have the right to speak out and be heard. These are my thoughts at this moment

in time, and they’re worth recording and reflecting on in the future.

I personally love the insert songs in the drama (the perfect fit between the songs and the plot atmosphere is also a highlight of the show), so I've compiled all the insert songs from Season 3 and their appearance nodes. This is a painstaking manual compilation, hoping to help those in need.

Sorted by the order of appearance in each episode. The title of each episode is taken from the official translation by NF.

Format: Song Name - Singer (the next line is the specific plot where the insert song appears in the story)

### S03E01 Season 3, Episode 1 *"Love - 爱"* **the way things go - beabadoobee** Tori lies in bed blowing a handheld fan; Charlie practices saying "I love you" to the wall.

**It's Euphoric - Georgia** The main cast joyfully enters the beach to start their activities.

**Paradise Calling - Birdy** Tao and Elle take photos in front of the ice cream stand and choose blueberry/strawberry ice cream.

**Happy, Healthy, Well-Adjusted - Max Bennett Kelly** The song Charlie listens to with headphones on the beach, as Nick approaches and pokes his face.

**a letter to myself at 17 - Baby Queen** Charlie and Nick hold hands and walk into the sea to play.

**Superinlove (Roll Credits) - Max Bennett Kelly** (Playing aloud) While preparing a candlelit dinner, Tao's homemade cooking ends in a big failure. Elle comforts him in the kitchen.

**Duet - Frankie Cosmos** Charlie looks at the group photo on the wall in Nick's room, recalling moments playing with Nick and the dog Nellie, as well as scenes of the couple playing with Tao.

**Best Day of My Life - Tom Odell** After Charlie first says "I love you," Nick runs out of the house barefoot and chases after Charlie to return the confession. Charlie says, "You’re still damp." Meanwhile, Darcy gazes affectionately at Tara while she sleeps, and Tao and Elle enjoy a Domino's candlelit dinner.

### S03E02 Season 3, Episode 2 *"Home - 家"* **It Gets Better - Martin Luke Brown** Nick meets his aunt Diane and prepares to depart for a vacation in Menorca, Spain; Charlie sits on the sofa texting Nick to express his miss, while doing homework and fantasizing that Nick is by his side.

**I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Trying) - Rachel Chinouriri** Everyone searches for their GCSE exam results in the gym.

**Shell - Ethan Tasch** Seeing Nick's selfie, Charlie replies with emojis 😍🔥; the scene shifts to Nick's second week of vacation.

**Vertigo - Griff** (Background music playing aloud) Tara and Elle help Darcy move into her grandmother's house and sort out the new room.

**My Vine - Wasia Project** After Aunt Diane开导s Nick about his emotional issues on the beach, the aunt and nephew embrace.

### S03E03 Season 3, Episode 3 *"Talk - 谈话"* **Car Park - Nieve Ella** After returning to the UK from vacation, Nick gets up and prepares to go to school.

**Pretty Boy - LÉON** The two main leads "reunite after a short separation" and embrace in the storage corridor.

**Genesis - Grimes** (Only the prelude) During a science class, Isaac shows disgust at Tao's withdrawal reaction (caused by a brief separation from Elle).

**One That Got Away - MUNA** The main cast goes to the zoo to play.

**complex (demo) - Katie Gregson-MacLeod** Holding hands with Nick, Charlie confesses his condition to his parents.

### S03E04 Season 3, Episode 4 *"Journey - 旅程"* **I Spend Too Much Time in My Room - The Band CAMINO** After walking the dog and returning home, Nick talks on the phone with Tara; she suggests Nick keep a diary.

**Black Friday - Tom Odell** As Nick's diary narration mentions Charlie starting to miss classes frequently, the plot progresses to October, and Charlie is then hospitalized for treatment.

**BLUE - Billie Eilish** (Playing aloud) Nick wears a Captain America costume to attend a Halloween party.

**I Wanna Know - The Hunna** (Playing aloud) At the Halloween party, Nick opens his first beer, looking melancholy and confused.

**Wide Eyes and Halos - The Reytons** (Playing aloud) At the Halloween party, Nick sees Imogen and Sahar engaging in "experimental actions," exclaims "Woo!" in surprise, and looks shocked.

**Liquor & Cigarettes - Chase & Status, Hedex, ArrDee** (Playing aloud) At the Halloween party, Sahar leaves angrily after the "experimental actions," and Nick opens his second beer.

**darkwave sabbat - siouxxie sixxsta** (Playing aloud) At the Halloween party, Imogen vomits, and Nick takes care of her.

**leavemealone (Nia Archives Remix) - Fred Again & Baby Keem** (Playing aloud) Repeated cuts to the Halloween party: Nick sits on the sofa contemplating life and meets Elle and others.

**Witchcraft - Pendulum** (Playing aloud) Repeated cuts to the Halloween party: Nick sits on the sofa contemplating life, and Imogen vomits.

**Wish on an Eyelash - Mallrat** Nick travels with the Spring family by car to visit Charlie in the hospital.

**Serotonin - Angie McMahon** The narration shifts perspective to Charlie, who begins to recount his experience of receiving treatment in the hospital.

### S03E05 Season 3, Episode 5 *"Winter - 冬季"* **That Was the Worst Christmas Ever! - Sufjan Stevens** Tori has poor sleep, goes to Charlie's room, and the siblings chat by the pillow before falling asleep together.

**Are You OK? - Wasuremono** Isaac criticizes Nick and Charlie for flirting in the group chat, along with daily Christmas scenes of the main cast.

**Bruises Off the Peach - Ryan Beatty** On Christmas night, after being wronged at home, Charlie runs to Nick's house in the rain, and the two embrace. They are seen kissing by Nick's entire family.

**So Clear - Miya Folick** After getting completely wet, Charlie changes into Nick's clothes, goes downstairs to spend Christmas with Nick's family, and later goes upstairs for intimate moments.

**Too Much Time Together - San Cisco** Nick changes clothes, sprays perfume, and prepares to go out for New Year's Eve.

**Enjoy Your Life - Romy** (Playing aloud) Nick and Charlie arrive at the New Year's Eve party, and the party begins.

**Rush - Troye Sivan** (Playing aloud) The New Year's Eve party continues; after Imogen is pulled to dance by a male classmate, Sahar shows a complicated expression; Darcy discusses her pronouns; a classmate asks Charlie about the reason for his休学.

**Devotion - Arlo Parks** (Playing aloud) Tao holds a camera to record the party. The镜头 turns to Elle, and the two slow dance in an ambiguous atmosphere.

**Loverher - Romy** (Playing aloud) Nick and Charlie sit together by the fire pit chatting, then Tori joins the conversation.

**In My Head - Nell Mescal** Tori looks at the crowd at the party as if the hustle and bustle has nothing to do with her, but after making eye contact with Michael, she shows a "loving gaze that lasts a lifetime" and then looks flustered. Darcy finds Tara who is calming down alone. James comes to find Isaac for the countdown. Finally, everyone counts down to welcome the new year.

### S03E06 Season 3, Episode 6 *"Body - 身体"* **I Used to Be Fun - Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers** The main cast holds a birthday party for Charlie at his house.

**A Young Understanding - Sundara Karma** The main cast enters the backyard of Charlie's house and plays in their respective tents.

**Just Stay for Once - Imani Graham** The main cast parties in the backyard of Charlie's house.

**good 4 u - Olivia Rodrigo** The main cast dances and celebrates at the party, while Tori and Michael observe and clink glasses.

**sad disco - mxmtoon** (Playing aloud) The main cast sits on the backyard lawn discussing the future and university choices.

**A Running Start - Sufjan Stevens** After Charlie talks with a psychologist about "body image anxiety in front of a lover," he looks out the window at the sky.

### S03E07 Season 3, Episode 7 *"Together - 风雨同舟"* **Dive - Oliva Dean** Tara attends a ballet class; daily school life of the couple; Nick can't help but fantasize about Charlie in the locker room and during rugby practice.

**Pegasus - Arlo Parks** Tara and Darcy have intimate moments; Nick and Charlie doodle on their school uniforms.

**Heartbreaker - Birdy** Another interaction between Nick and Charlie in the locker room and during rugby practice.

**The Most Beautiful Thing - Thomas Headon** Tao plays the video he made for Elle.

**Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat - Del Water Gap** After Charlie quarrels with his mother and runs to Nick's house, the two confide in each other and have intimate moments.

### S03E08 Season 3, Episode 8 *"Apart - 分离"* **Love You - flowerovlove** Charlie confirms with Tao and Isaac that a certain special thing has happened; the镜头 shifts to Charlie and Nick being intimate again; Nick reads university brochures; Charlie attends band practice and takes a math exam.

**Right Here, for Now - Bakar** Nick, Elle, Tara, and Imogen drive to visit various universities.

**Close One - FIZZ** The four of them visit another university (apparently Royal Holloway, University of London), and Tara says she doesn't like it.

**Joe - Josef** Nick listens to Charlie's message; the four visit the University of Leeds; Nick sees the university's complete sports facilities, rugby activities, and the couple interaction between a campus tour guide and a rugby player, feeling deeply touched.

**A Good Thing - Claud** Charlie finishes writing the application for [Headboy] and has a mild body image anxiety attack while changing clothes in front of the mirror, then goes to the school's performance event.

**The Outsiders - Max Bennett Kelly** Charlie's performance ends, and his parents go home. The main cast plays on amusement park rides.

**Million Little Reasons - Oscar Lang** Charlie finally overcomes his body image anxiety and is intimate with Nick without hesitation.

This is the show I’ve seen with the most "I love you" moments, dopamine overload, it's just so beautiful! And as someone who seems to be going through some emotional issues, I feel like if I could watch an episode every day, I’d be perfectly fine, haha. There's this seemingly insignificant scene where Charlie talks to his teacher about his bad mood, and the teacher says something like, "It’s okay to have bad emotions." Of course, I understand this concept, but hearing someone say it directly really comforted me. Especially when I had to quit my job some time ago because of emotional issues, my boss's first reaction was to say I was lazy?! He said if I could still go home every day and scroll on my phone, how could I have any emotional problems? According to him, a real depressed person couldn’t even get out of bed. He kept calling me lazy! At that time, I was somehow convinced and started doubting myself. I felt like I couldn’t have those negative emotions, and that I was just making excuses to avoid work, which led to even more inner conflict. But after a short period of time, I realized that was total nonsense. That was just my boss's way of justifying things, and I didn’t need to care about it at all. My own feelings are the most important. Also, my emotional issues weren’t because I was lazy, it was because of too much pressure. It’s perfectly normal to have emotional problems, and it doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with me as a person! Our lives really need more understanding, more praise, more encouragement, and more love!

10 "I love you"s a day are never enough!

"My Heart Stops for You"

It feels like it's not over, still lingering, and I would love to watch this for a lifetime.

8 - Apart Home Run 2, Back Hug, Charlie Hug: A heartfelt embrace. Intrusive Thoughts, Leeds University Song: Referring to Charlie's emotional turmoil or inner struggles, possibly related to university choices. Home Run, PPT Car Kiss 21: A kiss shared during a special moment. Post-Kiss 20: A kiss after a significant event. 7 - Together Home Run, Neck Kiss: A tender kiss on the neck, a symbol of intimacy. Non-Binary Gender, Playground Kiss 19: The kiss between characters representing non-binary gender identity. Group Home Run, Bed Kiss 18: A kiss shared on the bed, representing closeness and affection. Sex Education Class, Imagination Kiss 17: A kiss that symbolizes a thought or fantasy during a sex education class. 6 - Body Bed Kiss 16: Another intimate kiss shared in the bedroom. Panic Attack, Birthday Hug: A hug during a panic attack, offering support and comfort. Birthday Kiss 15: A kiss during a birthday, a celebration of life and affection. Memory Kiss 14: A kiss reflecting on past memories. Relapse Hug: A comforting embrace during an emotional relapse. 5 - Winter New Year Group Kiss 13: A kiss shared among friends during New Year's celebrations. Hand Hold and Kiss 12: A kiss shared while holding hands, symbolizing connection. Ten-Finger Gender Anxiety, Bed Kiss 11: A kiss on the bed, possibly addressing gender-related anxiety. Clothing Change Kiss 10: A kiss during a clothing change, an intimate moment. Forehead Kiss, Christmas Kiss 9: A tender kiss on the forehead during Christmas. Christmas Hug: A warm embrace shared during Christmas. 4 - Journey Discharge Hug: A hug upon being discharged from the hospital, symbolizing recovery and support. If you or someone you know is struggling with eating disorders, mental health issues, or self-harm thoughts, please visit www.wannatalkaboutit.com: A message for those dealing with mental health challenges, offering resources for help. Hospital Hug, Hospital Kiss 8: A comforting embrace and kiss while in the hospital. "Hi Nick, I Love You, Captain America": Nick expressing love and affection, referencing the Captain America costume. 3 - Talk What is the Ending Song?: A reflective moment about the end credits song. I Want to Get Better: A character's desire to improve emotionally or mentally. Ten-Finger, I Feel Like I’ll Never Get Better: A kiss exchanged during a difficult emotional period. Bed Hug, Gift Kiss 7: A kiss given while in bed, exchanging gifts. Birthday Hug, Birthday Kiss 6: A birthday hug and kiss. Shoulder Lean, "I Wish I Had a Boyfriend": A moment of longing for companionship. "I At Least Need a Single Friend": A character expressing the need for at least one friend who’s available. They Always Use Me as a Third Wheel: A reflection on being the "third wheel" in friendships. Shoulder Lean, Ten-Finger, School Kiss 5: A kiss shared at school while holding hands. First Day of School Hug: A welcoming hug at the beginning of school. Teacher's Hug: A comforting embrace from a teacher. 2 - Home "You can stay with him, talk to him, and listen to him": A message of support, offering help when someone is feeling down. "Even when it's tough, stand together": Standing by someone through difficult times. "Sometimes people need more support; one person isn’t enough": A reminder that emotional support from a single person may not be enough. "That's Love, Babe": A phrase expressing affection. Elle and Tao Kiss: The kiss shared between Elle and Tao. Sacha Hug: A hug shared with Sacha, a meaningful moment. Tao Kiss, Imaginary Kiss 3-4: Reflecting on a kiss shared with Tao or in an imaginary context. 1 - Love Confession Kiss 2: A kiss shared after a confession of love. "Because you are Charlie, you love me, and I love you": A heartwarming declaration of mutual love. Sita Kiss: A kiss with Sita, one of the characters. Cheek Kiss: A tender kiss on the cheek. Bed Hug, Back Hug: Intimate embraces shared on the bed and from behind. Sacha Shoulder Lean: A shoulder lean with Sacha, symbolizing trust and comfort. No Romantic Interest, Asexual: Describing a character’s lack of romantic interest or identification as asexual. Tao Kiss, Beach Kiss 1: A kiss shared at the beach, reflecting carefree joy. Sita Kiss, Tao Hand-Holding: A moment of tenderness between the characters. Character Pairings & Dynamics Nick & Charlie (Gay): A loving couple, both characters are portrayed as being in a same-sex relationship. Elle & Tao (Transgender): Their relationship explores themes of gender identity and acceptance. Darcy & Tara (Lesbian): Their same-sex relationship is highlighted throughout the series. Saha & Imogen (Unsuccessful): The relationship between Saha and Imogen didn't work out. James & Isaac (Asexual, Unsuccessful): The pairing between James and Isaac, who identify as asexual, is explored but doesn't progress. Nellie (Border Collie) & Henry (Golden Retriever): The dog characters in the show. Farouk (Teacher) & Ajai (Teacher) (Gay): These two teachers are depicted in a same-sex relationship. Michael & Dolly (Charlie’s Sister): Referring to Charlie’s family dynamics. Jeff (Psychologist): A supportive character who helps the students with their emotional and mental health.

So much to look forward to!!! The original manga has so much more content! The "I love you" part will definitely be so ❤️ when it's adapted.

October 7, 2024: I just don’t want it to end… I really don’t want to watch it…

October 10, 2024: Finished it 😭😭 The story didn’t feel like it was ending, it felt like a warm companion throughout 😭 During episodes 3, 4, and 5, I wanted to give them just a 4/10, maybe because I recently got into film-making and was looking at it from a production analysis perspective (the cinematography this season had some issues… too much backlighting and underexposure). But then, when it got to episodes 6, 7, and 8, omg, I was back into the series, and all I could feel was warmth. I thought this season would be like the first one, where I’d feel “emotionally drained” after watching. But after watching it, my biggest feeling was one of personal growth. As the show said, “beside Nick, Charlie needs someone else”: a sister, parents who aren't annoying, friends, a therapist...

The rational eye will be conquered by the absolute sincerity of the Heartstopper world, purely queer! I saw something from a friend that really resonated: “LGBTQIA+ isn’t a created concept, it’s there to show us that every way of life is valid, and we shouldn’t criticize other people’s lives… it’s part of the healthy process of mental development” (this is paraphrased, so it may differ a little). In my opinion, this is the most basic and core idea of Heartstopper. Exploring your life should be everyone’s right, and coming out isn’t something that has to be forced. Everything should center on yourself, do what makes you comfortable, be comfortable... This consensus forms the foundation of the show’s inclusivity, understanding, respect, love, dialogue, and communication—this is the world I dream of living in! It’s just a dream! Imogen in this season opened up to Nick and said, “I’ve never really liked boys, it’s just felt like a need,” which really moved me—she’s reflecting on her life, trying to understand what she really wants. In the process, of course, she feels lost and doesn’t know who she is, but that’s just part of the phase! I hope everyone has the courage to explore.

After finishing season 1, I was lost in the gap between reality and ideals. After finishing season 2, I didn’t feel much. But after finishing season 3, I felt full of energy—I want to become a better person. The show’s theme moves from just the relationship between the two main characters, to the group of friends, to the people around them, and the society that surrounds it all. A queer society is exactly like this: we need the core, reliable people (lover: romantic or friends), we need family from history, and we need others like therapists... But whose life doesn’t need these people? Heartstopper is a lesson that everyone should experience.

There’s just so much to say... Heartstopper helps me be better. It’s a truly life-changing series. It not only represents the pure, everyday lives and inner worlds of LGBTQIA+ individuals, but it’s also become a milestone in itself.

I really can’t find the right words—facing the entire Heartstopper world, my mind is like bursting in all directions, and I can’t hold onto any single thread. It’s just an explosion of emotions.