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Heartstopper 2 Ramble (SPOILERS)
I just finished Season 2 of Heartstopper and wow. I had high expectations after Season 1, but I was not prepared for this emotional rollercoaster. The entire cast and crew poured their heart and souls into this project, and I am eternally grateful. I fear I won’t survive Season 3.
First of all, Imogen absolutely killed me. I wasn’t sure about her Season 1, but she won me over. Her reaction to Nick Coming Out was precious and awkward and completely sincere. Her monologue with Ben had me cheering at my little tv, and I actually rooted for her. I’m glad Alice gave Imogen another shot. She deserved it.
I was really worried about Ben’s storyline and how he would play into everything, but I’m SO glad they didn’t make Charlie accept his fake-ass apology. It dripped with manipulation tactics and danger. Good on Charlie for recognizing them and standing up for himself. Him essentially saying that Ben Sexually Abused him was difficult to watch but also so empowering. I’m still not sure if Ben is gay or not, but it really doesn’t matter to me. As Charlie said, Ben permanently broke his brain and he will live with the consequences for the rest of his life. You don’t get your happy rainbow, Ben, because you almost took Charlie’s away. Also, the Paris dinner scene was incredible. Joe Locke did not utter ONE WORD and yet you knew exactly what was going through Charlie’s head.
Speaking of Joe’s incredible acting, the fainting scene was immaculate. I loved the pre-fainting on the stairs and how Charlie ignored it, not wanting to freak out Nick, but it caught up to him quickly. I literally saw the light leave his eyes and his body weight pull him down. The use of the white border, double vision, and audio distortion made it incredibly realistic along with the way Joe let himself fall completely limp in Kit’s arms. You truly believed he was unconscious. My only critique is I wish we had seen him wake up and Nick reassure him he’s safe. Talking about Charlie’s beautiful blue eyes.
Charlie’s ED was handled with gentleness and grace by everyone, but especially Joe and Alice. It was a slow build that made sense and felt realistic without hitting you over the head with it. It’s beautiful to see this misunderstood community represented in mainstream media, especially when it comes to boys’ Mental Health. I loved Nick’s mom picking up on it, even if she didn’t fully understand. Good moms always know.
Tao and Elle were adorable and I loved watching Tao read the WikiHow article and then ask Elle out. Thank God they cut his hair, it was hurting. A lot. I’m glad Elle decided to go to Art School and pursue her dreams, it’s what she deserves. A place where she feels at home and accepted for who she is, where she’s surrounded by like-minded people who love and accept her.
I know Alice has tried to make Jane Spring more likable, but it’s not working for me. Sorry. If you don’t accept your child’s partner, you don’t accept your child. Period. She reminds me of Darcy’s mother. Jane Spring, I am in your walls.
The final scene broke me. It set up Season 3 perfectly while wrapping up the events of this season. Charlie looked so broken and lost admitting what he’d done to himself and Nick had no idea how to help him. So he did what he could, hold Charlie close and remind him that he is loved. Fully and completely. Watching Charlie walk home in Nick’s sweatshirt was like watching Nick carry him home—protecting him from the monsters in his mind. Also, the song that plays (the one that broke my brain) is from Wasia Project, Will Gao’s (who plays Tao) band. So, in a way, Tao was watching over him, too. The stark contrast between the Season 1 ending and this one is startling, but in the best way. Go back and listen to the lyrics of the final song, it will break your heart. “You’re the only one left, so please don’t go.” Nick is terrified that Charlie won’t make it and doesn’t know how he’ll handle losing his entire world. I can’t wait to see the GA’s response (those who didn’t read the comics). This is not the Heartstopper they thought they were getting. But for us who did read, it was nothing short of perfect. Thank you, Alice Oseman and team, you created a masterpiece.
im praying that we get a third season of heartstopper because its such a real show... it shows the queer teen AND adult experience in so many ways... we have charlie obviously who knew for a while he was gay and got outed something a lot of people suffer through... nick who goes through a big gay crisis and slowly finds out hes bi and becomes comfortable with his sexuality... theres depictions of homophobia and the problems of homophobic parents/families.... we also have elle and her journey as a trans woman and how she comes to terms with herself.... tara and darcy have, though a little more in the background, a journey of coming out, leaving abusive households, and showing the world their love.... and we have isaac<3 im not ace or aro or aroace but judging by my friend's reactions, his depiction in the series was accurate and his journey is so special, i love so so much... and before i forget mr farouk who didnt realise his sexuality much later in life and mr ajayi who knew for a long time and how he helped mr farouk and their journey... and of course tao (my love<3) and imogen and so many other people... it shows allies and homophobes turned allies, it adresses mental health, teenage friendships and the rollercoaster that is highschool, and so many other real life problems like oh my god this show is everything to me and i NEED a season three
OK BUT IN THE NEW SEASON OF HEARTSTOPPER I NOTICED SOMETHING I NEED TO TALK ABOUT AS AN ASEXUAL
They portray queer sex the best way ever omg. I just- the way you can feel the love and the trust through the screen is just so fucking amazing. I’m ace and I don’t want to have sex, but this was the first time I’ve seen sex (ESPECIALLY QUEER SEX) portrayed in an appealing way in a teen coming of age show.
Instead of it being two cishet horny teens having sex in a closet at a house party 20 minutes after they met, it was loving relationships, QUEER relationships, where they talked about sex and what they were comfortable with and their concerns and everybody was completely on board and-
Just…, the way that the show portrayed Charlie really having to think about it instead of it being a split second decision. The way Nick didn’t take Charlie up on his offer when he was drunk. The way Tao listened to Elle and what she needed and her concerns. The way Tao stopped as soon as he sensed Elle was uncomfortable. The way the Tara and Darcy giggle and smile between every kiss-
It’s just portrayed as a way to be closer to your partner. To have a moment with them where you’re not completely in control and you’re in a vulnerable situation. It’s never been shown as something you should rush into or something that should be shamed and I just love it so so so much.
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One interesting thing I have noticed in Heartstopper: (tw- eating disorder and spoilers)
if you pay attention to the trailer on Netflix, and the part where Tori calls Ben a knob, you'll notice Charlie has a bowl of cereal in his hands. We only see him stir it with a spoon a few times. He's not eating it. He's also looking down at it anxiously and hesitantly. This could be foreshadowing for the mentions of his eating disorder, which is shown. Every time Charlie has food in front of him, he's not really eating well. Examples include the beef dish in Paris (Nick notices this).
Idk if this has been shared before but i observed it so I just thought I'd put it out there!
PB&J(ust thinking about how nobody will ever treat me as good as nick and charlie and tara and darcy and tao and elle and isaac to his friends treat eachother so now i have unrealistic expectations but they shouldn’t be unrealistic because people should be treated that well in relationships and yet they aren’t and i will never find love or if i do it will be with someone who will never love me back tbh i’ll probably fall for someone straight) ANYWAYS SANDWICH