{"id":2527,"date":"2022-05-26T10:28:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T14:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riverhillcurrent.com\/?p=2527"},"modified":"2022-05-26T10:29:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T14:29:00","slug":"boy-meets-boy-a-heartstopper-netflix-series-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/riverhillcurrent.com\/boy-meets-boy-a-heartstopper-netflix-series-review\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cBoy meets Boy\u201d A Heartstopper Netflix Series Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Molly Gawthrop, Staff Writer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlie is coming out of a toxic relationship where he was kept a secret. Nick is still figuring out who he is. Both do not realize they need each other until they do or that their friendship could be more than they originally thought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adapted from the graphic novel by Alice Oseman, this coming-of-age Netflix series appeals to a wide range of viewers. With accurate representation and LGBTQ actors cast for LGBTQ roles, this show is set up for success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alice Oseman had a pivotal role in filming, alongside director Euros Lyn. The actors commented on how helpful it was to have her there for any creative acting choices, as she knows these characters more than anyone. The cast has become very close friends making them very loveable from an audience perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heartstopper<\/em> is the prequel series to the novel Solitare<\/em>, which follows Tori, Charlie\u2019s older sister. I came into the show after reading Solitare<\/em> with some knowledge of Nick and Charlie\u2019s relationship. I love Tori as a character although she does not have a huge role in the show, she still has a lot of great moments and is very witty. She is very wise and a great sister to Charlie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The show also focuses on Nick and Charlie’s friends including Tara and Darcy, and Elle and Tao. Their friends are all supportive of their relationship except for Tao who believes Nick is leading Charlie on, he just wants what is best for Charlie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heartstopper<\/em> has been widely talked about on social media with a 8.9\/10 Imdb rating and a 4.9 star audience rating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viewers seem to have a deep connection, seeing themselves in Charlie and Nick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Showing LGBTQ relationships in a positive light and having more media representation is crucial for others. Sophomore Cailin O\u2019Keefe agrees saying, \u201cI think it had good representation and it showed a lot of the struggles that people in the LGBTQ community go through. I also thought it was a cute show.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is rare for shows that have LGBTQ representation to have a happy ending. Heartstopper<\/em> is an exception but it is very important for more shows to follow in its footsteps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 In an interview with Variety<\/em>, Kit Connor (Nick Nelson) said, \u201cTo have a show where you see queer people being happy and being together and united as a group, I think there\u2019s something really beautiful about that\u2026I think it\u2019s really important to have a show that is just portraying queer love and queer beauty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The representation in Heartstopper<\/em> allows young queer people to see that they can have positive relationships in their lives and in media. Heartstopper<\/em> is the representation the media needs right now, it is current and a great story. I would personally encourage everyone to watch this show.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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