More Heartstopper is on the way. The series won hearts everywhere after premiering on Netflix last spring, and was renewed for a second (and third) season only a month later. Based on the popular graphic novel and webcomic of the same name by Alice Oseman, Heartstopper has garnered a huge following of fans and critics alike. Deadline reports that it’s is one of Netflix’s best-reviewed titles.
The queer coming-of-age romcom is keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Here’s what they can expect from season 2.
When is Heartstopper season 2 coming out?
Netflix announced that Heartstopper season 2 was already in production in September 2022, months after the first season premiered. This year, we’ll finally be seeing Nick and Charlie together again as the eight-episode second season hits Netflix on Thursday, August 3.
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Who is in the cast?
Netflix has already confirmed that the entire main cast of Heartstopper is coming back, including Kit Connor and Joe Locke, who play Nick and Charlie, the show’s main couple. Also returning are William Gao, Tobie Donovan, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Sebastian Croft, Rhea Norwood, Olivia Colman as Nick’s mother Sarah, and Jenny Walser. Yasmin Finney will also be back as Elle, even though she was recently cast in the BBC’s Doctor Who.
A number of new cast members have also been announced along with their characters, who are known from the comic series. Actor Jack Barton will play Nick’s older brother, David Nelson. Nima Taleghani was cast as Mr. Farouk, a new schoolteacher, and Bradley Riches, who was relegated to the background in season one has been named in the role of James McEwan. The character Sahar Zahid was cast after an open call, and newcomer Leila Khan will be taking on her first professional TV role as Sahar.
In early November, it was announced that Call My Agent! star Thibault de Montalembert had joined the cast at Nick’s father, Stephane.
What will season 2 of Heartstopper be about?
Volume One and Two of the Heartstopper series were covered in season 1, so it’s a good guess that the plot of Volume Three and Four will be a heavy part of next season. Of course, TV adaptations often deviate from the original material. But if it does stick to the original, the show will cover Nick and Charlie encountering relationship problems after some smooth sailing and going on a trip to Paris with their fellow students.
Netflix’s official season 2 synopsis says:
“Nick and Charlie navigate their new relationship; Tara and Darcy face unforeseen challenges and Tao and Elle work out if they can ever be more than just friends. With exams on the horizon, a school trip to Paris and a prom to plan, the gang has a lot to juggle as they journey through the next stages of life, love and friendship.”
Will there be more seasons after this one?
Yes! When Netflix actually ordered seasons 2 and 3 at the same time in May 2022.
“We were overjoyed with the global reaction to Heartstopper and can’t wait to continue the story with two more seasons. Watch this space!” Oseman said at the time.
Aimée Lutkin is the weekend editor at ELLE.com. Her writing has appeared in Jezebel, Glamour, Marie Claire and more. Her first book, The Lonely Hunter, will be released by Dial Press in February 2022.
