Heartstopper, Netflix’s teen drama, is a heartwarming and beautifully crafted series that delves into the complexities of young love and mental health. Adapted from Alice Oseman’s popular web comic, the show brilliantly captures the emotional rollercoaster of its endearing protagonists, Charlie and Nick, as they navigate the ups and downs of their blossoming relationship. While the show upon its premiere in April of 2022 seemed like just the kind of criminal whose most notable offence would be causing tooth decay through heartwarming moments, Heartstopper Season 2 has proved that the tale of Charlie and Nick, although sweet, goes well beyond that.

Upon its release in August of 2023, the second season of the series effectively had fans screaming, crying, and sobbing as the characters really dug dip into their traumas and insecurities. And before fans could climb off their binging bandwagon, Netflix made another special heart-stopping announcement.

Netflix wins hearts yet again with a heartstopping announcement

For a series that has ‘stop’ in its name, Heartstopper really does not stop at any cost. The Netflix original dropped eight episodes in Season 2 that cemented the series’ position as a well-curated emotional coming-of-age story rather than just a romantic comedy. And as fans continue to wax poetic and indulge in passionate debates about the nuances, gestures, and dynamics of scenes and characters, Netflix has already announced a Season 3. The good news does not stop at that because the streamer has also confirmed that Heartstopper Season 3 has now started production.

Among the multitude of reasons behind the excitement of the upcoming season is that it will follow the tale of Nick and Charlie as a couple. The previous seasons, as brilliant as they were, mostly consisted of the characters failing and fighting their feelings. However, after the heart-to-heart in the finale that Joe Locke described as his favorite scene of the season, the two are not only in love but also finally in sync.

The streamer casually dropped the news with a picture of Alice Oseman, the beloved creator of the series. However, for fans, it has proven to be quite paradigm-shifting.

Fans react to Netflix’s Heartstopper Season 3 announcement

In case you missed it, Heartstopper is a high school drama. And while scientists are yet to get on it, the jugular grip that the combination of a ‘Netflix original’ with a high school series has on the mass audience is truly research material worthy. Season 2 of Heartstopper opened to 6.1 Million views, an undeniably great feat. And the series has only gained more fans since then, as proven by the reaction to the Heartstopper Season 3.

Excited fans celebrated the commencement of the upcoming season’s production in the best way possible through a series of iconic scenes delivered by Nick and Charlie. That the streamer started production on Season 3 within two months of the Season 2 premiere is proof of its impact and fans made sure to highlight that through GIFs of their favorite couple.

It is unclear when the third season will be released or if it is going to be the final season of the series. However, Heartstopper mostly unleashes its gift of a swoon-worthy and emotionally weighted plot in the first half of the year.

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