a gay and straight watch Heartstopper *SEASON ONE REACTION*

[@PinkPopcast]

YES! We are currently editing Heartstopper S2 for KZbin. Stay tuned and check out the Full Reactions on our $5 Patreon (starting August 7th): www.patreon.com/pinkpatreon

[@L_equestrian]

AAH YES ITS SO AMAZING !!!

[@moodybookworm7856]

This was by far my fave reaction to season 1. I desperately need to see you guys do season 2!!!!!

[@SpriteFantaCokeforev]

It's locked have to be member and I'm not paying

[@PinkPopcast]

@@SpriteFantaCokeforev kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqWsfKyYmN95hq8si=mJ_l5OrQTCRAyw8V

[@lilykep]

I know the "it's called bisexuality" line is hilarious, but I will say as a bisexual it's nice to hear someone actually *say* out loud that they're bisexual in a show. Usually bisexual characters only get a half-assed declarations like "i don't like labels!"

[@PinkPopcast]

Yes!! It’s so amazing that everyone is getting more representation, I know a lot of people don’t believe in bisexuality which is ridiculous

[@fernanda______]

yes 😭 my parents don't even believe in bisexuality, so reading/watching a parent who's so cool about it is nice 🥺

[@lilykep]

@@fernanda______ I dealt with a lot of "bisexuals are greedy, you just need to choose" and "you're only doing this for attention" when I first came out. Things have gotten better in recent years but there's bits of that mentality hanging on. Hopefully one day acceptance will be guaranteed for all sexual orientations.

[@chanmademestay3039]

@@lilykep not only that if u r guy and u r bisexual PPL be like then u can just go out with girls, and if u r girl they say then u can just choose boys.. like wtf we don't choose who we feel attracted to that's the whole point of bisexuality 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@ernestorodriguez8388]

It's also just funny because that is exactly how Gen Z kids tell us gay Millennials 😂. Like yes, love, I know bisexuality haha.

[@loreenahansen9776]

My theory is the actor for Tao is so overwhelmingly stunninggorgeousbeautiful that they had to give him drastically bad hair in order to cast him as a convincing outcast

[@archieevans5155]

Wasn’t it because if it wasn’t curled up he’d go against schools dress / hairstyle code

[@ShaySela99]

I don't know if that's the real reason, but Tao's actor really is stunning

[@liamfrederic5203]

I love how personally offended people get about his hair, you’re 💯 right, he would just be conventionally hot otherwise and that just wouldn’t make any sense

[@tiffanyimryll8841]

The reason was Tao was growing his hair out like Elle's but it went against school dresscode, so he curled it so that it would technically pass the dresscode.

[@Mockingjay975]

I agree! In my opinion he’s the most attractive heartstopper actor (with Corinna Brown as a close second) but they didn’t want the character of Tao to be too attractive.

[@wimmiejbernspang6385]

YOU LITERALLY SKIPPED THE BEST PART WHERE NICK WAS LIKE “I’m having a proper full-on gay crisis!”

[@agentofmalarkey7241]

Rizzo's absolutely unhinged enthusiasm for beating up bigots is the type of violence I can get behind.

[@randomly_rebecca]

same :)

[@PinkPopcast]

Don’t encourage him y’all, If he gets arrested we can’t make content 😅😅

[@that_evermore_stan]

@@PinkPopcast shit

[@bowmanj603]

Who hurt you?

[@aria.wants.to.die.]

​​​@@bowmanj603the homophobes im guessing

[@Sophie-wn2wo]

Honestly as someone who grew up around homophobic and toxic masculine people it is soooo great to watch a straight man watch a gay lovestory the same way as watching a hetero love story. People say it's the bare minimum but for me it is absolutely refreshing and I love it.

[@PinkPopcast]

It does feel like the bare minimum some times but I also find myself enjoying them more and more as casually as I would a cis-straight love story so… progress, I guess? Lol

[@ashleyh7073]

As an adult Ive found such comfort in having friends who genuinely enjoy watching gay media too. Its such a wonderful thing you never knew you needed when you grow up not expecting it as something you could get openly. I remember in the early 2000s if something was gay in a movie we'd get awkward and OOooooo its gay dont tell our parents we're so not gay for not having a problem with this we're never speaking of this again. Fast forward 20 years we're all in the lgbtqia+ community or allys, all different orientations and enjoying each others company and watching what we like. Whether we're bi, pan, gay, lesbian, ace, demi, straight, etc we just have a good time and its all i ever wanted. Sometimes I wish I could have told young me everything was gonna be okay, to hang in there, but I figured myself out and im happy now as i am and with my friends. Healthy adult friendships are legit priceless.

[@nogirlIonlyusevenmo]

I mean it’s obviously not a huge milestone but rather a sweet moment but either way it’s nice to see it

[@Imetwurld_]

@@nogirlIonlyusevenmo it is not a bare minimum , You all just don't see the rest of the world. It's bad out here. You all speak like privileged people smh

[@sebastiaanv]

@@Imetwurld_ it is the bare minimum actually lol

[@christinah5859]

I work in a secondary school and Harry’s acting is spot on - that is how gross laddy boys act when they are like 14-16 and it is not cool. So glad they are growing into the minority

[@PinkPopcast]

Thank goodness It’s dwindling 🙃

[@AnnekeOosterink]

Yeah, I thought his posturing and constant need for validation of his terrible behaviour was very reminiscent of a few teenage boys at the school where I work. They're definitely a minority, and it's also clear that at my school at least, most other kids are not fans of them, but they're very loud.

[@sophiablackthorn]

I actually said this so many times while watching it... Cormac did such a great job playing Harry. I mean, he really sounds like a 16 year old bully. It can seem stupid that he's so obsessed with them, but that's literally how bullies are, it's like they can't be happy or okay with themselves if they're not harassing other people and they make it their whole personality. Kids who are bullies turn into aggressors if they never learn to be better. I don't want to spoil anything for the following seasons but I loved what Alice did with Harry's character and the topic of bullying in general! (I say this as an 18 year old who just got out of the hell that high-school was)

[@showmoke]

There was a bully at the school that I went to and he was a big guy and his piers were afraid of him. One day he told a fellow pupil to slam the door on a teacher's face as he walked through it. The teacher beat the crap out of the kid with a strap (it was legal in those days to punish schoolchildren using a leather strap on the hand or the backside - it was a Catholic Christian Brothers School in Birkenhead, near Liverpool in the UK.) That bully is now a Police Officer! True story!

[@ahumanbeingfromtheearth1502]

I knew a ton of people exactly like Harry when I was in secondary school.

[@valzorzano9469]

Maybe the real heartstopper is the friends we made along the way.

[@PinkPopcast]

Hahaha i just made that joke 😂

[@sleepy_sensei3913]

That joke has more layers than an ogre

[@riddlussy3109]

@@sleepy_sensei3913 and an onion

[@absolute_whimsical5102]

😭😭😭

[@nottzo]

@@sleepy_sensei3913ogres have layers?

[@paisleymontgomery8818]

“I’m not like homophobic, I’m an ally” “Thank you for your service” had me dying and I’ve seen this so many times😂

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂

[@hi_there1239]

benji: you're not allowed to be unenthusiastic rizzo: okay * spends the rest of the video getting so enthusiastic he tries to fight fictional children *

[@PinkPopcast]

😭😭😭😭 #ALLY

[@ko-lq7vu]

“why does he look like he has tusks?” TOOK ME TF OUTTT

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂

[@thewingedcheetahwolf2615]

Same dear god I literally SNORTED out loud.

[@Heartstopper-fan]

36:00 - 36:10 is the exact scene your talking about @thewingedcheetahwolf2615

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Benji really said: ANYTHING 👏🏽 NEGATIVE 👏🏽 THAT 👏🏽 YOU 👏🏽 HAVE 👏🏽 TO 👏🏽 SAY 👏🏽 ABOUT 👏🏽 THIS 👏🏽 SHOW 👏🏽 IS 👏🏽 HOMOPHOBIC 👏🏽 YASSSSSSSSSSSSSS PREACH

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂😂

[@positronpositron6050]

And then proceeds to mock the show!

[@PinkPopcast]

@@positronpositron6050 we treated the show like a family member you love but make fun of

[@positronpositron6050]

@@PinkPopcast Well, if you guys loved the show, it didn’t show at all. We were only shown sneers or snide comments that were ever prevalent in these 45 odd minutes. This show is charming and wholesome. And your first-time reactions and comments were frankly just jarring compared to the mood of the show. It was like you went in pre-decided that you wanted to mock it instead of actually watching it with genuine curiosity and openness.

[@potatololita2072]

@@positronpositron6050 …..and it’s really not that deep , really not that deep

[@pacio49]

In real life, the actor who plays Nick formed a deep friendship with the actor who plays Harry on the show. And the actor who plays Charlie became best friends with the actor who plays Ben. So in both cases, the Villain Characters are played by really nice people in real life, and both of the stars ended up becoming best friends with the Villain they had to deal with in the plot. Kinda cool. AND it speaks to just how excellent both actors for Harry and Ben are being in portraying their characters, because everyone has the same visceral reaction of hatred to the roles they're putting on. Kudos to them both -- good villains don't get near enough praise from the audience precisely because they're good at playing villains.

[@PinkPopcast]

I’ve heard that nice people usually play eye best villains 🥹

[@nottzo]

It annoys me when people treat the actor as the character itself, so I wholeheartedly feel the same way as you do! Actors are just playing a role, after all!

[@realitygals4]

And Sebastian Croft did such a good job playing a schmuck that he hated watching himself 😂 they did a video of them watching iconic moments and Bash goes "I want to punch him so bad, and it's my own face!!" 😂😂

[@lila_claire]

This is the Gen Z coming of age, coming out story we all needed. I was raised within the queer community and was fortunate to never suffer from comp-het but so many people my age and those that came before us, did. Shows like this destigmatize and offer good representation. Everyone can find something relatable and I think this is truly such an amazing show that shows it is not only okay to be who you are, but that who you are should be celebrated. Everyone is worthy of love and joy and deserves to be seen so this show is definitely a step in the right direction. Plus it is just SO! DAMN! CUTE!

[@LainesPEIWilds]

I’m definitely one of those who suffered from comp-het culture and honestly Nick is the best rep I’ve ever had in 42 years. He healed something in my little queer heart 💙💜💖. I hope we only ever move forward from here.

[@katsimpsforleviathan]

Totally agree! We (gen z) grew up/are growing up in a time where we all have vastly different experiences. It's really nice to see a lot of us being represented. Personally, I relate more to Charlie because I never experienced being comphet (plus I was bullied in literally the exact same way as him, after being outed). Yet if I showed Heartstopper to my best friend, she'd 100% relate a lot more to Nick because she hadn't met a single queer person until she was 16

[@PinkPopcast]

What is Comp-Het? I’m so sorry for not knowing 🥺

[@katsimpsforleviathan]

@@PinkPopcast it stands for compulsory heterosexual. Basically being pressured into being straight. Also you should never feel bad for wanting to learn more. You have absolutely nothing to be sorry about :)

[@PinkPopcast]

@@katsimpsforleviathan thank you so much for explaining that! Obviously I could’ve googled it, but I wanted to know exactly what y’all meant ! :-)

[@ravenlockhart0925]

I love the writing of this show. As a trans woman, I love that Elle being transgender isn't the focus of the character outside of the couple times X being transphobic was mentioned. And as a bisexual, I find it quite relatable to my own experiences. That being said, this is my first time on your channel and you two had me dying with laughter. I will be exploring more of your content 💜

[@PinkPopcast]

We’re so glad you enjoyed!! And yes as a gay man I love seeing LGBT representation where their identity isn’t their entire struggle and story arc!

[@nottzo]

I love Elle

[@fabulousroy]

Harry is definitely the most realistic portrayal of a bully I've ever seen. He's EXACTLY like my childhood bully in every aspect. He even looks just like him. I know it seems like bad acting with the constant smile and mannerisms, but that's how they act.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Isaac in ‘Heartstopper’ ignoring social human interaction and reading a book is A MOOD.

[@Newbiezjr]

He’s one of my favs in the show

[@LovedmeEmmy]

@@Newbiezjrsame

[@nottzo]

He’s an adorable character imo

[@UrRandomKiwi]

and his character gets even better is season 2 haha

[@mandarinablue38]

The way I kept wondering if he is what I think he is because of how un bothered he is with everyone getting together around him and have lovey-dovey time lmao 😂 If you want spoilers he's Aro-ace! Yaaaaay 💜🤍🖤💚

[@msblondie]

idk what it was about the "my dad's an ally but he's also an asshole" bit that made me laugh so damn hard

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂

[@krystleboss8573]

Charlie’s dad is an ally but Charlie’s parents are also terrible & conservative so.

[@PinkPopcast]

@@krystleboss8573 wait really??? that sucks, how so?

[@sunsetskye483]

@@PinkPopcast They’re okay. Hasn’t been shown in the show, but if you read the books(solitaire and This Winter specifically), it is talked about how Charlie’s parents aren’t the best.

[@aryannajay1034]

They made his hair like that to make him more dorky. The actor is legit a model and the character is supposed to be a outcast so they couldn’t think of anything else but that sbbasbshjdf

[@AnnekeOosterink]

Yeah, William Gao is just way too hot to be a convincing social outcast. XD

[@quietestkitten]

I love this show. I don’t think it’s following the same trope of “out queer boy falls for seemingly straight boy” in the same way we usually see. The difference is that from the very beginning, Nick shows a lot of signs of liking Charlie back, which is what makes Charlie’s crush stronger. So it’s not like weeks of pining over a seemingly impossible goal. And Nick doesn’t have the toxic trait of being mean to Charlie to deal with his confusion, which is too common in this trope.

[@andre_p]

« from the very beginning, Nick shows a lot of signs of liking Charlie back« . That’s even more (lots more) obvious in the comics. Nick is so flirty, touchy-feely with Charlie that all his friends comment on it. I adore comic-Nick.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Let me tell you: I’m reading the Graphic Novel version of ‘Heartstopper’ and Nick is even more adorable and wholesome in it. Just a reminder.

[@barbicel]

He is also curses a lot. Which suprised me lmao. Cuz in the show f*ck isnt said but the f slur is LMAO.

[@barbicel]

But Harry is british, maybe he was asking for a ciggar 😌

[@haileymullican335]

@@barbicel It's because they wanted to make the show available to younger audiences, and all the f*cks would have decreased the number of younger audiences.

[@barbicel]

@@haileymullican335 #LetNickSayFuck2022

[@mcstacia]

No the actor playing Harry is not dropping his voice. That's actually how he talks even off the show and he is 18. Oh he may be slim build but he's like 6ft tall.

[@bluflavouredpudding]

He's actually 17

[@irish4329]

@@bluflavouredpudding He was 17 when it was filmed but he is now 18. He was born in Feb of 2004.

[@bluflavouredpudding]

@@irish4329 He was actually 16 and was born in November 2 2004

[@fart63]

@@bluflavouredpuddingthis math ain’t mathin

[@bluflavouredpudding]

@@fart63 this comment is from more than a year ago, he is now 19

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The actors are so well cast and shoutout to Charlie’s Dad (refreshing to see a supportive dad of a gay child) and Nick’s Mum played brilliantly by QUEEN OLIVIA COLMAN.

[@the_nikster1]

don't try to hide it, I saw those tears in Benji's eyes at the end. it's okay, the coming out scene melts even the coldest of hearts. ❤️ Happy Pride dears! 🏳️‍🌈

[@PinkPopcast]

Haha yea that last part got me 🥹🥹

[@DinosaurNick]

I love that a gay and straight dude can hang out, celebrate pride month together, and make homophobic jokes without neither taking it seriously. Most KZbinrs I watch are all gay or all straight I never or rarely see a mix and this is refreshing. Just now found your channel and subbed!

[@PinkPopcast]

❤️❤️

[@kell3081]

The reason everything is so heightened is because in the comics Charlie is supposed to suffer from anxiety and everything IS heightened for him. Or at least that’s my interpretation

[@YTDusky]

As a Brit, I can confirm that I fly around on a broom

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂

[@tlahmed]

I’ve become so drawn to teen shows in the last several years! It makes me so happy that it’s more mainstream to tell LGBTQ+ stories. I’m 27 and I can’t remember a single queer character in the shows I grew up watching.

[@PinkPopcast]

It’s definitely cathartic to see the representation now and feel the support that we didn’t get in our formative years

[@buckeyefan20012001]

I'm 43 and feel the same way. I had nothing then. Maybe Will and Jack from Will and Grace.

[@user-rn6jj4fe8l]

I'm 28 and I've watched some shows with queer characters, but it was always the token gay friend whose only personality was To Be Gay: Maxx from Skins, Naomi and Emily from Skins (second generation), that dude from 90210... ok I honestly can't remember anyone else lol

[@LukaWukaWatcher]

I"m 26 in 4 days and the only one that I can think of is Queer as Folk 2000 (which holy shit while looking up when it came out, it was rebooted and the first season dropped TODAY on Peacock) and even that I didn't see till college

[@tlahmed]

Came back to say I originally posted this comment as an ally, but since then have realized I’m pansexual 😂

[@juibelly2318]

"Oh no. He took the test honestly.. thats why you have to manipulate the answers" XDDDDD

[@vuokkonurmi1379]

Fun fact: I used Nick's coming out clip to come out to my mum. That scene will always be special to me.

[@PinkPopcast]

Awe, I hope it went well ❤️❤️🏳️‍🌈

[@nottzo]

Awww

[@hannahlamborne4864]

Omg same!!!

[@JuMixBoox]

I think part of why this show hits so hard is that they are actually just children. He's 14 at the beginning and the characters act and look their age. And it all just feels so unusually authentic, especially if you are European and normally only watch American high schools shows so this hits even harder. Also, I really loved your guys' energy and I'm going to check out your channel now!

The editing! The references! The memes! The commentary! Everything about this is perfectly on point. 👌🏼

[@PinkPopcast]

🙌🙌😊

[@PokhrajRoy.]

No offence to Emma Watson but Yasmin Finney would be a brilliant choice for Hermione.

[@amelia3841]

I just remember not knowing that bi was a thing back as a teen. And repressing my "gay side" for ages til I learnt about bisexuality through tumblr (yes tumblr educated my ass and tbh I'm grateful for it aha) so seeing Nick coming to terms with his sexuality and then being hesitant to tell his mum the label - like damn that all hit sooo hard for me. Had to bust all the myths around being bisexual to my parents multiple times over the years. Anyways this show means the world to me and having Nick as a bi guy representing us, couldn't have asked for anything more 💓💜💙

[@gilly_axolotl]

Right lmao. Like some adults are legitimately ignorant as fuck (as in have absolutely no familiarity with any other culture), I can't blame him for that ahaha

[@tabea9254]

FUCK when you called the dog photogenic and posed with the dog face on I accidentially spit out my coffee from laughing

[@tabea9254]

amost spit out my breakfast too when you called harry's actor a tiny little imp...dangerously funny this popcast

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂😂

[@mariclaire608]

"I wasn't born in 18th century" I just couldn't not recall Olivia Colman in The Favourite as Queen Anne in early 18th century having affairs with women.

[@maiu1922]

The line was a little different in the books, said a different century or maybe they said 1920's but I love to think and hope that it was a The Favourite reference!!!

[@mariclaire608]

@@maiu1922 Oh, that's great. Thank you for telling me. Yes, that doesn't sound like a happy coincidence at all. Or I hope so.

[@patriziadesandre3927]

I think it was done on purpose

[@AnaGabriela-jp8os]

This, in fact, made my heart stop several times.

[@PinkPopcast]

The hearts that stopped were the friends we made along the way 🥰

[@trishanakrus]

10:17 charlie has extreme anxiety and ocd in the webcomic which is why the show is paced that way :) as a person with both as well its actually really nice to see it portrayed like that!!

[@justanotherfangirl6227]

don't forget anorexia

[@samanthas3247]

I was guessing that Tao curled his hair like that because of the no hair below the chin rule that Elle mentioned! Great reaction love y’all happy pride 🌈

[@mcstacia]

That is a made up internet story. People trying to make viewers like Tao more is all.

[@AnxietyRat]

@@mcstacia yeah, it's a fan Theory. Alice has said on tumblr that they just needed to make the actor look dorky. And if you've seen pictures of his normal hairstyle...he isn't. So yeah, that's the official "from the writer" reason that's has been given. Because his hair does not look like that in the comics. He wears a hat all the time. But his hair is just...short. not asymmetrical, like in the show.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Nicholas Nelson: (has a cup with the first letter of his name) Rizzo: “Is that the Netflix logo?”

[@CecilieSHoejberg]

I mean, it is the Netflix font, so it's not a far-fetched assumption haha

[@Serenity113]

I work at Barnes and Noble and all the volumes of the graphic novel of Heartstopper is temporarily out of stock in my store. It got so popular when the show came out and pride happening this month as well.

[@liamfrederic5203]

love that! :D I went to pick up a book I had ordered at my local bookshop and the shelf with the orders was full of heartstopper books

[@TheChewman1]

Imogene saying "I'm not like homophobic I'm an ally" always cracks me up

[@domdotdom]

The ‘tiny little imp’ get me. Also Rizzo getting upset about that scene after the movie, is heart warming. Him being so protective over Benji makes me feel so good, and everyone deserves a friend like that 🤍🤍🤍 you guys are beautiful

[@PinkPopcast]

Haha it pays to have an ally that’s an asshole 😅

[@gr1mreap3rz15]

finally, an excuse to use my British People Expertise tm! for reference, i left high-school about 2 years ago (i'm 18, left hs when i was 16 - as is the norm here) - yeah, our phones getting confiscated at lunch/break was a thing. we weren't allowed phones on campus At All until the final bell rang, and even then teachers looked at us funny if we got them out inside the gates. - i have never met anyone who knows the rules of rugby. i also had no idea that rugby balls weren't the same as american footballs? they have the same weird nut shape, i always sorta figured american football was just rugby with a worse name. - we can't get drivers licenses until we're 17, or 16 in special cases. charlie was 14 in that scene, so his dad driving him made sense. (i'm 18 and still don't know how to drive.) - harry sounds and acts EXACTLY like some kids i knew when i was his age (i promise you that's just what his voice sounds like lmao) and therefore fills my soul with rage. those kids were NIGHTMARES. i've never been called more slurs in my life than when i shared a class w one of em, and the F slur is thrown around like a freebie around here also i'm SO glad i'm not the only person who laughed at "it's called bisexuality". as a bisexual, i know how important it is that a show Actually Used The Word Bisexual, since a lot of shows/movies seem to see it as dirty and therefore never actually use the word. as a human being, i paused my weeping to ugly-snort in amusement. nick is definitely my favourite character (and maybe a lot of that is bc i see a lot of myself in him, but shhh)

[@PinkPopcast]

Thank you so much for all these! Last question… DiDyOuPuTyOuRnAmEinToThEgObBLeToFfiRe!?

[@annabelle-tv]

@@PinkPopcast idk why but harry potter references show up in everything i watch and i love it

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Darcy used the term “meddling gays” and never have I ever related to something faster 😂

[@almayahalom9439]

i really love this new character of “ally dad”

[@PinkPopcast]

🌈💪🌈

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Happy Pride Month! Sending my best wishes to everyone across the spectrum and my love to those who are still figuring themselves out. This show is Gen Z Queer Wish Fulfilment and I’m here for it! 👏🏽

[@Justafox305]

Have you tried Netflix’s blood & water? It’s only two character but pansexual teen and gay teen?

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@Justafox305 Interesting.

[@kontrollme9034]

🖕🏾pride month

[@Sam51594]

Don’t know if you guys are gonna see this, but I just want to thank you. I’ve been working through new anxiety attacks. On this particular attack I turned on one of your videos at random to distract my mind from the panic. Your laughs and smiles made me feel better and grounded me in good feelings. So, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep being you.

[@PinkPopcast]

Omg thank YOU and we are so happy to be there for you 🥺🥹

[@akachilean1]

I can’t get over the “Bugs Life” waving scene…. It matched perfectly. 😝

[@PinkPopcast]

I still wave to my dad like Dot waves to Flick lol - Rizzo

[@akachilean1]

I do the same wave to my siblings in public areas…

[@PinkPopcast]

@@akachilean1 if you ever see either of us in public, DO THIS!

[@akachilean1]

For sure !!!! 😁

[@midnightmirror4518]

It was HILARIOUS!!!!

[@alma.malmberg]

I'm not sure if anybody has already commented this but Tao's hair is like that because he's supporting Elle who let her hair grow while transitioning and was getting attacked by school rules that say that their hair couldn't be longer than chin length (or smth). It's also curled up so he stays within the rules and isn't considered too long.

[@PinkPopcast]

THAT is super sweet and amazing of him and I wish that would’ve made it to the show 🥹🥹

[@PokhrajRoy.]

“My heart! It’s been stoppered!” HAHAHAHAHA SOMEONE PLEASE USE THIS LINE SOMEWHERE 😂

[@-shiloh]

They might not be going to hell for being gay, but they definitely are for Tao’s haircut

[@PinkPopcast]

😅😅

[@camzkatz1696]

I literally love how they say "That's the straightest guy I've ever seeeennnn" sarcastically when Nick does the gayest thing😭😭😭

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Rizzo saying “Give me your gay tears.” SIR THIS IS A WENDY’S! (Also, kick bigots and Rizzo is the ally we deserve ♥️)

[@HarvestLockwood]

14:28 the cut from Nick's face to the "I thought you were American" vine SLAYED ME. I am crying laughing at 1am lmaooo.

[@calliemacedo]

in the graphic novel (and i think her novel too) tori literally cuts her hair bc she decides she looks too much like the girl from the ring one day so you're not too far off kfjdghfj

[@zabby404]

As an individual who's absolutely straight i watched Heartstopper just like any other romance genre series tbh the show didn't disappoint me at all it was simply too good the blend of fluff and storytelling was executed perfectly i just love this show!!!!!!!

[@PinkPopcast]

It was such a fun show to watch🥰

[@kohlinoor]

42:16 You may laugh at that, but my mom (who may or may not also be queer) assumed I was a lesbian when I told her I was going to Pride one year, and that was only around 5 years ago! Bisexuality wasn't even an afterthought, much less pansexuality or anything else.

[@PinkPopcast]

We keep forgetting how little people are aware of bisexuality. That’s crazy! We live in LA so it’s so different out here

[@HeroesFeastoes]

The editing in this one was top tier, lads. Proper heartstoppered me with laughter. Happy Benji's Big Gay Weekend to all! And to all a good night!

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈

[@PokhrajRoy.]

No slander for Cormac who plays Harry the Homophobe. The character was bad, not the person.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Fun Fact: Stephen Fry, a gay comedic legend, is the voice of the Headmaster.

[@LeftFalangie]

omg NO WAY i thought it sounded like him!! Which of course it makes sense he would do it but it somehow didn't occur to me that it actually was him. Sidenote I've seen other commenters give you shit for commenting multiple times on heartstopper reactions and I just wanted to say I think your comments are quality and you add great value!!

[@rcbuckets]

For the past 15 years, everytime I see Olivia Colman, in my head I just hear "nothing like a bit of girl on girl!"

[@bl3h]

This video was amazingly edited and so well paced, it genuinely felt like a 15 minute reaction!

[@PinkPopcast]

Thank you!!

[@riggz1010]

Tao hair is like that due to the hair length rule in school, it's curled so it follows the rule. Ell is trans and was considered a boy so she always got coded for her hair so that's why Taos hair is like that

[@zussy101]

Yeah, Harry isn’t dropping his voice. Some people have deep voices, who would’ve thought. Tori is a year older than Charlie so she’s the same year as Nick. Tao is just being overprotective to a fault because he’s had to protect Charlie from all the times when Nicks friends bullied him but now all of a sudden Nick has a connection with Charlie so Tao is rightfully skeptical of Nicks intentions with Charlie. Ben is also just projecting his pain because Charlie is the physical embodiment of the very thing he doesn’t want to acknowledge is true within himself.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I read a comment that in the books, Tao was the one who accidentally outed Charlie at school. So now Tao is super protective of Charlie, not wanting him to get hurt/bullied more.

[@AnnekeOosterink]

@@lynnhettrick7588 In the comics the characters speculate about that, Tao worries that him talking about Charlie being gay was overheard at school, but it's never confirmed that that's what happened.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@AnnekeOosterink Ah! Thank you! I haven't read the books yet.

[@nansiipii9018]

@@AnnekeOosterink I mean it probably was since they put it on there and never brought it up again like it solved

[@gaceofspades]

@@AnnekeOosterink thats Wrong lol. Aled told Charlie while they were in Paris

[@the_wormgirl]

on the harry hate train since day one but like,,, dude's also just such a bad bully?? at least get some better insults my guy

[@PinkPopcast]

FOR REAL THO!!!

[@sooziecue3349]

Nick: "He just used a really bad word." Benji: "N****r?" Me: typing this from beyond the grave. 😂😂😂

[@PinkPopcast]

😅😅😅

[@cutiepiemania45]

I didn't even catch that 💀😂

[@elliotjames5541]

As a gay kid in American public schools honestly, they could've made it so much worse. I get slurs daily, barked at, I've almost been stabbed, could also be the conservative state I live in though.

[@PinkPopcast]

I’m so sorry to hear that, it really does sound like it’s the area your in. I applaud your bravery in living your truth 🥰 please stay safe! One day you’ll be able to live loud and proud safely!

[@CharlotteMeyer-iw9kh]

16:41 Charlie’s sounding like those “am I gay“ quizzes that just straight up ask you if you like the same gender, I mean what do you think I’m here for?

[@CharlotteMeyer-iw9kh]

And yes, I’m speaking from experience

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Tao Xu is Peak Asian Dad Energy. I can’t put it any other way.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Another Fun Fact: Someone on Twitter mentioned that they came out to their parents using that scene from ‘Heartstopper’.

[@maxidixon2008]

My straight 13 year old brother who says slurs and makes fun of gay people watched this with me once when i was watching it he just sat down with me and watched the whole thing

[@PinkPopcast]

Omg! I’m so sorry you have to deal with that tho

[@fatoudiouf1247]

"It's called bisexuality" Now that's the real heartstopper 😂💕

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Benji took the confiscation of the phone so personally. My condolences.

[@mjuwsek]

Benji: Wanna go somewhere ... quieter? Rizzo: I WANNA GO SOMEWHERE LOUDER!!!! Killed me 😂

[@lynnhettrick7588]

I love Charlie's sister, Tori! She has the best lines. Same for Darcy. "Thank you for your service." lol

[@lordawesomeness7831]

PLEASE stop hating on Tori she did nothing to y’all 😭

[@spicyprincesscookie]

it’s funny how you compared Tori to Zooey Deschanel since canonically that’s Nick’s celebrity crush

[@PinkPopcast]

Weeeeiirdd hahaha

[@hal8686]

I think the scenes are so filled with anxiety because charlie actually has anxiety (among other issues) and since the story is mostly framed from charlie's perspective, i think that's the way they found to make the audience walk on his shoes a little. If i'm right, the next season is probably take a similar aproach when handling his depression

[@luiscalzoncit2820]

Have you ever heard of a relatively obscure, norwegian teen drama called SKAM? It has four seasons, each one focused on a different character from the main cast. Each season is relatively independent from each other, but still interconnected. (Except the fourth and last one, which closes all previous storylines in the last episodes). This show was a phenomenon in Nordic countries and got universal acclaim from critics for portraying a realistic, honest and raw view of teenage hood. The third season focuses on a character called Isak, and his struggles to accept and define his sexuality. I believe, in many ways, that this humble, and I mean really humble show paved the way for the explosion of gay oriented teen dramas of today. I know for a fact that the people who created Young Royals where inspired or at least aware of the existence of SKAM. As YR was created in Sweden, a country where SKAM was definitely popular, it's hard to not think about it. The worldwide success of Young Royals undoubtedly contributed to the "Heartstopper" adaptation. And other platforms are jumping on the wagon with "Red White and Royal Blue" currently on pre production, and many more I am sure. Anyway, you should watch SKAM, I won't say it will be a viewership success but you can watch it on your own or create a video for the season like this. I guarantee you won't regret it. If you have time, watch the whole thing, every season in incredibly touching and expertly written and directed by one woman, Julie Andem. SKAM success was so great that it got remakes in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Belgium and even the US. The original Norwegian version is hard to find online, but you will find it if you try. All of the remakes give the show their little style which is outstanding to watch, too. I've seen all seven remakes of the same stort and I don't regret it. Sorry for the essay. Love you guys!

[@Celestialnavigator-nr6sb]

I agree Skam was a game changer worldwide and since then there’s been an explosion of these shows. You’re right, it was a humble little show. I Actually saw a synopsis of the French seasons on KZbin first and then searched for the original Skam and found, it but it took a lot of digging to find. I’ve also watched quite a few of the other versions and have enjoyed seeing different country’s take on season 3. I love that these shows are becoming more common place. I’m really enjoying heartstopper!

[@jeremiahshelton5709]

Olivia Coleman had to do that ending scene 2 or 3 times cause the 1st time doing that scene she actually cried cause she was so happy for “nick”. And she had to take a few moments before re doing cause she would keep crying real tears

[@PokhrajRoy.]

5:31 Yeah, no one knows Rugby and that’s a lovely running gag through the series. Also, Rugby is so unintentionally Homoerotic lmao

[@krystleboss8573]

It’s not unintentionally homoerotic, rugby was literally invented in single-sex public school so I’d argue it is all part of the ‘You invent intricate rituals to touch the skin of other men’ part of toxic masculinity & internalised homophobia.

[@nuimaleko7]

For many ,Tori and Isaac are their favorite side characters. They find their quirkiness endearing.

[@EmonEconomist]

We stan our aroace icons

[@mandarinablue38]

I love Tori and Isaac!

[@enyamoore7929]

Not gonna lie, Nicks line about “doing things cause everyone else is” really hit home for me. All my past boyfriends I never really felt a connection with. Looking back, I can see that’s exactly what I was doing. All my classmates had boyfriends, so I thought I should have one too. Then later on I realized I should be with a boy that I genuinely have feelings for

[@Marianita195]

That Sailor Moon sweater is EVERYTHING!

[@PinkPopcast]

Thank youu ☺️☺️

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Bonus Points for Rizzo spotting our Queen of Acknowledging Gay Rights, Olivia Colman.

[@esterilag3154]

"do you play drums, no i just steal drumsticks" got me cracking up!

[@shakirafan1996]

"I WANNA GO SOME WHERE LOUDER!" I literally snorted-

[@waxwings1114]

you laugh at Nick explaining bisexuality (which is funny in an awkward, cute way) but when i came out, my parents had no clue what it meant and they still don't understand it. it's been 5 years. btw my parents are in their late 40s, they're not old at all

[@the-treviathan]

i keep coming back to this video it’s such a good one. Rizzo’s way too out of pocket with that “my dads an ally but also in prison” that’s so funny 😭😭

[@salina5715]

A lot of people have told me I couldn't watch the show because I'm straight, but it's literally one of my favorite shows, and the books were so adorable too! I honestly can't wait for the second season!

[@jasmijnverstegen5182]

25:09 “wAiT ‘TiLl mY FaThEr HeArS AbOuT tHiS” 😭😂 not the crossovers

[@gjm0613]

“they all fly around on brooms n stuff” really got me 😭

[@PinkPopcast]

Bibbity, Bobity, Boo!

[@thelordsinblack]

i love how you all are connecting hogwarts to it because in the comic books and the end they have character profiles and it shares what houses the characters are and when harry through the ball at tao you guys said “alright ten points from griffindor” and in the character profiles it says that harry is a griffindor

[@elifmiss]

"when the ally has to check how to react" - I DIED!!

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂

[@SoapyTurtles]

"The concert starts at 6, so you need to be here at 3!" OH MY GOD, I remember I had friends in the band who would have a Friday concert and they would bring their concert clothes with them to school and just hang around after school because they knew it'd be a waste of time to go home and change. They'd just make a run across the street and get food from the gas station, go back to the school, change into concert clothes, then it was time to start practicing. lol

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂 omg maybe it’s an American school thing 😅

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Out of Context Rizzo: “My dad’s an Ally but he’s an A**hole.”

[@RickRiordanistheBestauthor]

I just reread the whole book series and I'm still stunned what one person can create in her head

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Well, when you live in a society where you can’t truly express yourself, a wave between Nick and Charlie is enough for some of us.

[@emmabruh]

This show really gave us the wholesome teen LGBTQIA content we needed, I was bawling my eyes out every single episode Also love that we’re actually saying things out loud instead of just alluding to them and letting them pass plus the cast is just perfection for these roles Alsooooo as a European, German to be exact, most people here don’t know how Rugby works either lol