Mark your calendars, you hopeless romantic: ‘Heartstopper’ season 2 is finally coming to Netflix this summer.
The streamer announced on Monday that the eight-episode season will launch on August 3.
The stars of fan-favourite YA romance, Kit Connor and Jo Locke, announced the return of their BAFTA-nominated series via social media video on Monday, teasing that we are “not ready” for what’s to come.
The clip takes viewers behind the scenes of Season 2 filming and asks various cast members one question: “What’s new in Season 2 and what can fans expect?”
Connor called on series creator Ellis Ossman, who also wrote the bestselling graphic novel series, to write “amazing scripts for us”. It also feels, you know, cool and fresh – just a different vibe to Season 1.
Locke revealed that Charlie “goes on more travels this season. His story is a little more mature.
According to an official synopsis from Netflix, ‘Heartstopper’ season 2 has Nick (Connor) and Charlie (Locke) “navigating their new relationship”; Tara and Darcy face unexpected challenges and Tao and Elle find 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 deal with as they journey through the next stages of life, love and friendship.
From production company See-Saw Films, “Heartstopper” is written and produced by Osman and directed by Uros Lin. Patrick Walters, Ian Canning, Emile Sherman, Osman and Lynne serve as executive producers on the UK production. Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown, Kizie Edgell, Sebastian Croft, Toby Donovan, Rhea Norwood, Jenny Walser, Cormac Hyde-Corrin and Olivia Colman star.
The “Heartstopper” graphic novel series has sold over 8 million copies, been published in 35 countries worldwide and appeared on international bestseller charts, ranking #1 on both The Sunday Times and The New York Times bestseller lists Is.
