Netflix’s success with “Heartstopper” has made something bigger than just creating an interesting plot or entertaining people at home. The show grew from being the adaptation of a graphic novel into a shelter for thousands of young people around the world, who have affirmed they have been able to feel more secure about themselves after watching Heartstopper for the first time.
The creator of this mega-hit, British writer, illustrator, and screenwriter Alice Oseman, has talked about what Heartstopper means for youngsters in these times. The 28-year-old graphic novel creator said she felt really proud about the perception audiences have regarding the show and touched upon the series’ plot and how something like Heartstopper is needed for the queer comunity.
“There’s a lot on TV now that has queer content, but it’s definitely for adults. a lot of queer stories are still very serious or focused on trauma.” Then, she talked about Nick (played by Kit Connor) and his coming out journey saying it is “such a big part of Heartstopper.” Later, she commented on the role Charlie (played by Joe Locke) has on the series “Like, there’s no drama at all around Nick not being able to figure out what his sexuality is. Charlie is very happy to just let him have the time and space to figure out who he is, and that’s really important.”
The series have been met with a warm response a positive reviews both from the audience and the public, who have found some “healing” in the ways the show has portrayed the lives of these teenagers and their journeys with their identities and sexual orientations. Heartsopper has definetly been a massive hit, a proof of this is that The Guardian stated the series is the type of show to be adapted more often.
