Heartstopper – Picture: Netflix

stopshearts returns to Netflix for a second and third season. Season 2 is coming to Netflix in August 2023! Here is everything we know about stopshearts Season 2 on Netflix: New cast members, what to expect from the story, production updates, and more.

stopshearts is a Netflix Original romantic drama series based on the graphic novel by author Alice Oseman, the executive producer and creator of the series. The story centers on Nick and Charlie, two British primary school boys who develop romantic feelings for each other.

The show was a huge hit for Netflix and one of the highest-rated high school dramas of all time from streaming services. At the beginning of 2023, stopshearts has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes critics rating. The series is also classified #150 on the IMDb Top List. The show garnered numerous award nominations and won 5 at the 2022 Kids & Families Emmy Awards.


stopshearts Season 2 Netflix Renewal Status

Netflix renewal status: Renewed (Last update: 05/25/2022)

It only took a few weeks, but Netflix has renewed stopshearts Here’s to two more seasons!

in a cheepthe official Netflix account said:

«For those who fell in love with Nick & Charlie, cried watching Alice Oseman’s magical story come to life, or felt represented on screen for the first time, I’m pleased to announce…

Heartstopper has been renewed for TWO MORE SEASONS!”

A renewal of this magnitude rarely happens, especially a renewal on the order of two seasons.

The display data of stopshearts it also supports the rising popularity of the drama. In the first week, the series was watched for 14,550,000 million hours. The second week saw a massive 65% growth in viewership, reaching 23,940,000 million hours. It featured for an extra week, only seeing a 37% decline in viewing from ours.

week periodHours seen (M)RangeWeek in the Top 10
April 17, 2022 to April 24, 202214,550,00071
April 24, 2022 to May 1, 202223,940,000 (+65%)52
May 1, 2022 to May 8, 202214,970,000 (-37%)63

stopshearts it has also appeared in the top ten list of 67 countries worldwide, including the US, UK, Australia and Canada. The series peaked at number 9 on the US top ten list, but has performed exceptionally well in the UK, where it peaked at number 2.

According to the British analysis company SVOD i digital, stopshearts had an extraordinary completion rate. The completion rate is the percentage of people who start the program and eventually finish it. Their data suggests that 73% of people who started the program finished it.


what to expect from stopshearts season 2?

Assuming that stopshearts Season 2 will remain faithful to the graphic novel/webcomic, so we can expect to see some of the following;

  • The introduction of Nick’s older brother, David, who is homophobic and doesn’t accept his younger brother’s bisexuality.
  • Charlie’s struggle with an eating disorder and his mental health.
  • The school’s reaction to Nick and Charlie’s relationship.
  • A school trip to Paris, the city of love.

Nick and Charlie have already dealt with homophobia, notably from Charlie’s closeted, abusive ex-boyfriend Ben and rich kid Harry. With the couple revealing their relationship to the world, the young couple can expect more trials and tribulations.

We can expect the developing relationship between Tao and Elle to be further explored in season 2, along with the relationship between Tara and Darcy.

Graphic novel readers also know that we can expect to see more from Mr. Ajayi, who has been a huge supporter of Charlie, and the possible introduction of Mr. Farouk.


where is season 2 stopshearts in production?

After its revamp, the series instantly entered active development.

In late June 2022, we were among the first to report that the series would begin filming in September 2022, and we’re pleased to confirm that filming is now underway.

Production listings suggest that filming began in mid-September 2022 and wrapped a few months later in early December 2022.

Here are some social media stories confirming that it has been rebooted for media traffic.

Shooting begins for Heartstopper season 2

Stories about Heartstopper starting filming

Euros Lyn, who directed all eight episodes of season 1, will reprise her role in season 2.

Filming, as mentioned above, wrapped up on December 2 with Alice Oseman posting the following in a Instagram post:

“That’s a recap of Heartstopper season 2! It’s been an incredibly busy few months on set with many new challenges for the cast and crew, but everyone faced those challenges with such passion, skill and determination. Thank you so much to every single member of the cast and crew – you’ve all worked ridiculously hard and given your all, and for that I’m forever grateful. This season is going to be so magical and I can’t wait to start post-production!”

filming wrapped hearttopper season 2

Filming of Heartstopper finished


In whom can we hope to return? stopshearts season 2?

First, let’s take a look at who will be returning to stopsheartsThe cast of season 2:

  • Kit Connor-Nick
  • Joe Locke-Charlie
  • William Gao Tao
  • Yasmin Finney-Elle
  • Corinna Brown-Tara
  • Kizzy Edgell-Darcy
  • Tobie Donovan-Isaac
  • Jenny Walser-Tori
  • Sebastian Croft-Ben
  • Cormac Hyde-Corrin – Harry
  • Rhea – Imogen
  • Fisayo Akinade – Mr. Ajayi
  • Chetna Pandya – Coach Singh
  • Olivia Colman – Sarah (Nick’s Mother)
  • Georgina Rich – Jane (Charlie’s mother)
  • Joseph Balderrama – Julio (Charlie’s Father)

In October 2022, Netflix announced three new cast members for the show’s second season.

These include:

  • Bel Priestley (Galavant) will play Naomi
  • thibault de montalembert (best known for Netflix The king and the recent All calm on the west front) will play Stephane Nelson
  • ash self like Felix
new cast for Heartstopper season 2 netflix

New cast members for Heartstopper season 2

What’s on Netflix also learned about three additional cast members for season 2, including:

  • emily ng will play a new teacher named Madame Martin
  • cardigan root (The Queen’s Gambit, Sex education) will play Principal Edwards
  • jack barton (war of words, Grandchester) will play David Nelson, Nick’s homophobic older brother.
emily ng rebecca root hearttopper season 2

Pictured: Emily Ng and Rebecca Root


When will season 2 be stopshearts Will it premiere on Netflix?

Taking to Twitter and various other social media platforms, Netflix announced that Heartstopper season 2 will be released on Thursday, August 3, 2023.


how many seasons of stopshearts can we wait to see

Alice Oseman, the creator of stopsheartsthe show’s executive producer, revealed to RadioTimes that it could take up to four seasons to cover the «whole story.»

I haven’t done any detailed planning or anything, but it’s pretty easy to divide books into seasons, so four would be enough I think.

Arguably four seasons is the perfect number of seasons for Netflix to commit to. If the show’s popularity grows or retains its viewership since Season 1, then there’s no reason Alice Oseman’s four-season vision couldn’t be fulfilled.


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