While there is no shortage of new content for those of us with a Netflix subscription, some of the streaming service's original TV shows are more popular than others. Heartstopper is definitely a fan favorite, one that has been healing to watch for certain generations of LGBTQ+ folks out there. The trailer for Season 3 teased some big issues for Nick and Charlie's group of friends, and I'm actually glad the show is heading in that direction.
What we know about Heartstopper Season 3 is limited, but fans are eager to see the next chapter in Nick and Charlie's love story. It's been teased that they'll be getting more physically intimate with each other, but the trailer seen above also highlighted more serious issues the show will be facing, including addressing Charlie's eating disorder. And while I love seeing the frothy love stories involved in the show, I'm glad Season 3 will focus on the other issues that have been boiling up for the characters.
The trailer opens on the group of friends at the beach, including Kit Connor's newly ripped physique. While we see everyone having fun, it soon becomes clear that the cast will be facing new challenges in Season 3. That includes the main character's trying to be both physically and emotionally intimate with each other... and how those two are connected.
While Nick and Charlie are moving forward physically, it's clear that Charlie's eating disorder is weighing on the pair. Tao and Elle's attempts at sex aslo seem to be triggering the latter character's insecurities and gender dysphoria, which is a fascinating part of the trans experience that's rarely discussed in the media. We also see that Isaac is continuing to feel isolated, and coming to terms with his asexuality. And as most of his friends are becoming sexually active, it should be interesting to see his journey towards accepting his own idenitty.
While I don't want Heartstopper to go full on drama, the reality of the high school experience, especially for queer kids, can have its challenges. And now that all of the couples we've waited for have officially gotten together, there's got to be new issues for them to work through. And trying to take the next step and become sexually active as young people is definitely one way to trigger new, age-appropriate issues for the group. We'll also be introduced to new character, one of which will be played by Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey.
It certainly seems like both Kit Connor and Joe Locke's careers are thriving as a result of Heartstopper's success. The latter is part of the Agatha All Along cast, while Connor is heading to Broadway in Romeo & Juliet opposite Rachel Zegler. We'll just have to wait and see whether or not Charlie and Nick stay together forever.
Heartstopper Season 3 will premiere October 3rd. While we wait, check the TV premiere list.
