Alice Oseman On Seeing The Heartstopper Cast For The First Time 🍂 | Netflix

[@aaliyahpatel2819]

It must have been the most relieving and satisfying thing to find cast that look EXACTLY like the comic characters

[@lindblumpickles3407]

They really did such a great job with the cast. Hell, everything! Brilliant show!

[@trinaq]

Precisely, they struck the casting jackpot with these actors, you can't imagine anyone else playing them.

[@Kyle-Matcha-Child]

Kit connor was supposed to be charlie but alice can see nick in him 😭 so yeah

[@roro_mrti]

@@Kyle-Matcha-Child i mean he audditoned for charlie but she clearly saw right away that he was nick ahaha no way he could have been charlie he looks so much like nick

[@Kyle-Matcha-Child]

@@roro_mrti yep

[@kingboogy7706]

As a young LGBTQ+ member, this show and, before that, comic, helped me so much. It's so nice to see representation like this on the screen. Alice and everyone else involved did an amazing job, and I will never be the same again (in the best way possible)

[@huelu982]

You think this represents LGBTQ+? I’m dropping America…

[@kingboogy7706]

@@huelu982 What do you mean? Most of the time in media, LGBTQ is represented in a way that makes it seem horrible or like it's lustful, in the show and comic it shows that they can be in normal, happy relationships without the lust and purely with love. What's so wrong with that? And as a Bisexual person myself, I had a very similar experience to Nick, so I thought that part of the show was accurate and relatable.

[@craigharvey-gurr337]

This show brought me to tears, it touched my heart in so many ways. This show is so universal. I saw my younger self in Nick and Charlie and had me reflect on my middle and high school years. I was them. Slowly I’m learning how to love and respect myself and this show helped me do that. I’m so happy that this came into my life. And like you, I’ll never be the same again in a good way.

[@somesleepykid]

Same

[@roncaron8939]

HI King Boogy. i agree with you 100% I'm not a teen but when i see "lgbtq+" represented in a new show about teens, i become an avid viewer. a few years ago, i became a big fan of a stupid Disiny show called "andy mack" I only watched because i wanted to see the progression of TJ and Cyrus. other they making it clear, that a jock like TJ, could possibly be bi or gay, in my openion, the show did as much harm as it did good. It kept them and their relationship in the closet until the very last minute and still them "kinda" coming out to each other, they made it obvious to the viewers by letting every "straight" couple have a resolve and a kiss, TJ and Cyrus, held hands for a few seconds, but there hands were mostly obscured from the viewers . if you blinked you would have missed it. TJ and Cyrus, were never allowed to "mainstream" in public. In interviews after Andy Mack ended, Luke Mullen (TJ) who as far as i know is straight in real life (none of anyones business to speculate) told how he was continiously pushing the writers to speed up the 'gay' story line and was always turned down. ....Josh Rush, who played Cyrus, was forbidden by Disney to "come out" about his own sexuality, was warned not to do so, until after his contract had expired and the show ended. this show is bigger than a "breath of fresh air" it fills the room with oxygen. I read everything in every comment section of every review, edit of andi mack and i teared up when i read about some kid, who was able to see themselves in a tv show and know that they aren't alone. HEARTSTOPPER is a 10,000% improvement. LGBTQ+ isn't part of someone's elses story, in a show, it is the story. BRAVO.

[@trinaq]

I love Alice, her novels got me through Secondary School. I love how proud she is of the cast, and how superbly well they brought her book to life!

[@davidduls]

I guess that would have been very helpful, I mean to have that kind of stories during my adolescence

[@canny_linguist]

Really lovely to hear from young people who have these options. When I was in school the only thing I could go on was a scene from Beautiful Thing - saw the movie at 16 and was like "Holy smokes this is me."

[@goldblatt8705]

just a reminder: Alice uses they/them pronouns!!

[@Robb3636]

@@goldblatt8705 Ah, Alice actually uses she/they pronouns. So both is correct.

[@lisaistryingtolive]

​@@goldblatt8705 just a reminder: no

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “I want ‘Heartstopper’ to inspire young people, especially young LGBTQ+ people to be whoever they want to be and to believe that they can find happiness and find love and find friendship.”

[@adamjarrold7910]

Yes its my new favourite quote now ❤️

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@adamjarrold7910 That’s why I wrote it so that we could memorise it.

[@ErrorNotFound-nl1sh]

@throwaway feverkylie Hopefully we'll find our way some day :)

[@Arkish.]

Solitaire

[@jonathanfoster4202]

And that it did

[@Gildedpossum]

I've never seen Netflix push THIS much extra content for a show like this We better be getting the S2 announcement soon 😤

[@canny_linguist]

I think this is Netflix trying to tell us they're deffo doing a second season but we'll have to wait for them to film it

[@Gildedpossum]

@@canny_linguist that's what I'm hoping for, but we've been burned by Netflix cancelations more than any other streaming service so I never believe it until it's announced

[@lemonade44404]

heartstopper has been renewed for 2 more seasons

[@N08R76H]

There will be a second season

[@cfjdhdjdjhd3]

@huntxreditx that's not what they said lol, they just said we're "one month closer" there's still no release date/estimate

[@DH-qs7mz]

Yes, I definitely agree. I love the way they were able to stick to the comics and portrait it well on the screen. Everything is so pure and well put together. Thank you Alice! As a 22 year old. I surely appreciate this art. We all deserve happiness. Cannot wait for season two. Netflix come on! :)

[@Kenough_in_Wonderland]

As a 27 year old, I wholeheartedly agree.

[@carofischer9934]

@@Kenough_in_Wonderland Yes! I'm 27 too and I wish I had a show like this one when I was a teen...

[@DH-qs7mz]

@@Kenough_in_Wonderland ❤️❤️❤️

[@minnie1871]

Alice did a perfect job. They really created a masterpiece I'll forever be in awe

[@jaws9116]

I'm so happy Alice is 100% involved on the production of her own story!!! And i really hope it remains that way.

[@goldblatt8705]

just a reminder: Alice uses they/them pronouns!!

[@jaws9116]

@@goldblatt8705 i know! But on her twitter bio you can see that she actually uses she/they

[@goldblatt8705]

@@jaws9116 ah ok! I didn’t know that

[@vanillabeige9028]

"Why do you keep on rewatching Heartstopper?" It just feels like home to me ✨

[@canny_linguist]

Yup. I feel that on multiple spiritual planes.

[@LisaKate2010]

Yup. I have, *never*, in all of my years on this planet, (60+), watched, or read, anything that has made me SO very HAPPY, when watching it! NEVER. Thank you, Alice Oseman!!!

[@canny_linguist]

@@LisaKate2010 Wouldn't it be amazing if Alice saw your comment?

[@narutotrickzxtv3D]

Alice literally hit the jackpot with her heartstopper project, she developed a story that people wanted to see., got a cast that gets along, look like her beloved characters and have really great chemistry with each while also getting to keep that creative control for the shows tv adaption as a core consultant. She really won!

[@alank1995]

I hope Alice knows that Heartstopper isn't just inspiring younger people. I have not been a teenager in a very long time and it has had a huge impact on me as well. It's the most significant LGBTQ+ TV show in history if you ask me. Perfection on so many levels, especially the cast. All of them!

[@erinh9267]

[@myra0224]

I hope there will be a second season so they can include the teachers their stories as well as finding your sexuality on a later age is also very important! People weren't always allowed to be who they are so they might've pushed it away, but if they see their story, they might realise "Oh fuck, that's me" you know?

[@joannepage3078]

absolutely! sublime and so well done. Its really affected me the sheer heartfelt story, quality of acting and the message. i love it

[@marcl.1641]

I totaly agree. I‘m Not a Teenager anymore. But i love this show!

[@JaniejonesMariom]

@@myra0224 the next episodes of the comic include a romance between Mr Ajayi and another teacher! Let's hope we see that on screen 😍

[@ca1.1um]

I bet that she is extremely proud of her comics after seeing them being brought to life so beautifully. The show did her work justice. Perfect casting choices. Bravo 👑👏🏻

[@canny_linguist]

Deffo would be in Alice's position. These stories are precious to us as a community because we don't often get happy endings and uplifting messages in media even today. Cannot wait to read the books. Excitement is an understatement.

[@goldblatt8705]

just a reminder: Alice uses they/them pronouns!!

[@ca1.1um]

@@goldblatt8705 I did not know this. Apologies all 🥺🥰❤️

[@doxull]

Well if Alice's goal was to inspire young queer people to become whoever they want to be and believe in the fact that they'll find happiness one day... You've already done that a million times over by now I'm sure. I'm one of many of those you've inspired and your story. Both book and the show has gotten me out of a rut that I've been stuck in since I was 11 years old growing up in a religious and very close minded household where I felt like I could lose the care of my providers if I even dared to think about who I actually liked. So thank you Alice. Thank you to See-Saw productions. Thank you netflix. Believe me when I say Heartstopper is singlehandedly keeping my subscription to your service :> brb. I'm gonna go on my 7th reread of the comics and watch the show once again. 💛

[@mayzcantdraw]

I adore the fact that the crew and cast seem so close - you rarely get that with casts and shows, and when Alice said that when an actor has a problem the crew is always there for them, it truly warms my heart

[@hello-bk4kf]

I’m so proud of alice. I’ve been a fan of the comics and I’m so happy alice got the opportunity to make it into a Netflix series. I hope we’ll get a second season! I love the show :)

[@WhatAlex]

I can’t even imagine the feeling of spending years writing, drawing, and creating personalities and storylines for characters you’ve created, and then having those characters translated into a tv show must’ve been such a surreal experience. Like the characters she created, that only existed in her mind and in her comics, were standing right in front of her… that’s insane

[@faazilaraiza746]

This by far the most beautiful story and live version ever. Like the movie is sure elaborated further giving us more information about the characters we love. It must have been amazing to watch your hard work becoming into a series on international TV. I've been REWATCHING heartstopper so many times and it still doesn't fail to make me smile like an idiot, as Tao says, "As a token straight fan of Heartstopper.......It's making me obsessed 😃" Let me just cry in a corner this is such a fairytale kind of vibe. *SNIFFLE*

[@paulasmt1794]

I just love Alice soo much, she is so talented and seems like an incredible human being. We really need a second season.

[@goldblatt8705]

just a reminder: Alice uses they/them pronouns!!

[@nyukowo]

@@goldblatt8705 It’s actually both she and they Alice uses, so both is right :)

[@goldblatt8705]

@@nyukowo ah ok! i did not know that.

[@rodfontanas]

im so glad alice was there everyday to guide everyone. kit mentioned how lovely she was and how she was there for any doubts about the characters and their feelings etc. i think her involvement in the making of the show made everything SO much better. i felt like i was reading the book again, literally

[@alporticin]

And here I am crying of joy again Thank you Alice, the cast members and everyone involved behind scenes for this endearing adaptation Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

[@RickyReviews]

Alice seems like such a sweetheart

[@goldblatt8705]

just a reminder: Alice uses they/them pronouns!!

[@DK-xz6sz]

Alice actually uses both she/they pronouns, you can check it on her Twitter.

[@Pwvtdk]

Alice is just a god she really is doing all of this for everyone’s enjoyment, WE LOVE YOU ALICE ❤️❤️❤️

[@goldblatt8705]

just a reminder: Alice uses they/them pronouns!!

[@SleepyBoiKian]

as part of the LGBT community, this became my new comfort like home coz I really connected with the characters mostly with Charlie and what he has been through like the bullying mostly with his sexuality and also mostly from the comics. It was really nice seeing your comic come to life as we watch the adaptation, it really became one of my favorite shows and i will never get tired of watching it over and over

[@bluishblow]

the fact that alice had so much control and liberty is fundamental the cast was so on point

[@thenewtetrafish]

Alice created something so beautiful and relatable. I never experienced anything like this in high school, nor had any TV show/movie like this, so to watch this even now at 22 fills my heart ❤️

[@anja_amedi]

When watching the show you can feel Alice’s work in every second, you can feel that they’ve been there every step and that’s a big part of why this show is so amazing ❤

[@Orange_creamsicle]

One of the few shows I know will not let me down. There is something magical and wonderful about having the creator be an integral part of an adaptation. It's wonderful seeing Alice's beautiful story shown on screen.

[@user-spagetti]

I'm not even overactiving when I say heartstopper has changed my life. It came right when I was going through a tough time, especially with getting out of a gay relationship, and it's shown me what healthy love is. Not just romantic relationships like Nick and Charlie. But platonical, parental and even self love and understanding. Watching the show has taught me more about healthy conflict resolutions and taking accountability and having compassion. ..No matter what changes continue in my life, I think heartstopper will always be a turning point. I'm so so thankful and grateful to everyone who made this show happen. 💜

[@Vilmar22]

The casting was spot on! And all the little touches that you can only notice after re-watching are great!

[@mgy2877]

I love this show a lot. Seeing people my age and LGTBQ in a positive light like this is amazing. I really hope Netflix realizes how much of this we need. Content like this is needed and is so heart warming to many. I hope more shows like this come in the future.

[@megsmillion9744]

The casts are perfect and they’re exactly how I pictured them to look from the comics

[@michaella2326]

A huge appreciation is a must for our beloved Alice Oseman!

[@J.R.09]

Heartstopper changed my life. Thank you Alice.❤️

[@alank1995]

I love reading comments like this!!

[@vanhocluc6840]

this show literally saved my life. thank you alice and everyone who helped bringing heartstopper on screen. i love you guys so much !!!

[@xixi0606]

we absolutely need a heartstopper season 2 this show has made me the happiest ever ❤️

[@iovefabrays]

the tv adaptation couldn't have been more perfect

[@the8thalphabet222]

The casting has never ever been this perfect for anything. Nothing has made my heart happy like this show. Thank you, thank you Alice ❤️

[@julianakingobama3723]

Is just insaaaane the way they found the exact same actors to play the character was insaneeeeeeeeee omg!!!! I LOVED IT❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@t2rnus]

I'm currently on my third rewatch of the show and just finished the comics + busy devouring everything else written involving any of these characters. I don't remember ever feeling this strongly about a show. This is just pure comfort, pure perfection.

[@julest.shadow6817]

alice truly deserves all the love in the world!! she’s so lovely and i’m so glad nick and charlie and tao and elle and darcy and tara exist in the world ❤️

[@devilxcity]

What I still can’t seem to get over is how impressive this TV adaptation of Heartstopper really is. Not only does every piece fit perfectly, the overarching influence of Alice Oseman and her vision for her own material is on FULL BLAST here. It’s a show for comic lovers, for anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, and for those who enjoy brilliant writing, amazing directing, and some of the best editing seen on Netflix in awhile. The sheer range on display from everyone involved in this project, ESPECIALLY OSEMAN, marvels me. I’m in awe, and refuse to get over it.

[@14478100]

The kind of writing, casting, focus and story that people - not just teenagers but every age - have genuinely *needed* for a very long time. Beautifully done. Congratulations and thank you!!!

[@3411-q9c]

I really could’ve used a character to watch like Nick while I was going through high school. I’m glad kids today have these characters

[@MarieOdile]

how cuuuuteeeee we all love hearstopper cast and crew!!!!

[@steam_jane5580]

I thinks its a major plus for the show that Alice Osman as the writer is a part of it and helping the vison to go how she saw it when she created. I have only read the first 2 or 3 of the commics, but the cast seem so good for their roles and portray it so well.

[@tassia1989]

Everything about heartstopper is amazing and surreal! I'm just so thankful for its existence from the comics to the series and all that it's doing in everyone's lives, helping so many people, giving hopes, putting smiles in our faces, let us feeling LOVE real and true. The comics and the show are getting all the success they deserve and I'll always love it from the bottom of my heart. 💛💚💙💜💖

[@tomeekun]

I'm 26, so not exactly that young anymore, but this show has touched me so much. It's encouraging me to do better for myself. I've been antisocial and afraid of falling in love, but now I don't want to be alone anymore. I want to explore and live my true self. It's giving me the courage to come out sooner than later and live happy.

[@moonchild.99_]

i thought people were joking when they would say "I've watched the show 7 times already" my God! It's been four times for me! I don't think I'm stopping anytime soon. Everyone involved in this project did such an amazing job, thank you so much for your wonderful work!

[@Missdragonfruit]

My heart stopped with a warm fuzzy feeling while watching Heartstopper 💋

[@qwertytypewriter2013]

"happy story" does this gurl realize how much this comic and show has made me cry my heart out literally every.single.time?

[@TheGuyDino]

As a young trans and pan guy I am not in a position in life where I can be myself so Heartstopper got me through a lot. I am very thankful for Alice for creating it and the cast and the director and the different departments for making me feel seen and giving me hope.

[@derekb4977]

There's no such thing as pan or a trans man, trans men are women LGB without the T and Detrans voices now

[@sparklingwater1430]

@@derekb4977 being transphobic will not make homophones accept you

[@Stuff_centeral]

@@derekb4977shut up bigot

[@hazywildflower22]

oh alice the amount of joy and love i've felt watching this tv show is absolutely unmatched. thank you so much for creating this amazing universe with your incredible characters - i feel so at home watching and reading heartstopper!! 💖🍂🏳‍🌈

[@BloodThirstyScott1]

so I watched the show, 3 times now and in-between read the comics. Its all superb. I can't get enough.

[@purpleyolder7940]

I can feel that she really brings positivity. Her smile is so genuine.

[@Animallover24678]

the cast is so perfect how did they even find such a good cast

[@canny_linguist]

Just finished watching the entire series for the sixth time. Not that I'm obsessed or anything.

[@Fueledbychapstick]

Thank you Alice--this show has inspired me even as a 29-year-old. Literally it has been my medicine to get me out of a 2-month depression where I was losing hope. Heartstopper reminded me to give my love and self fully and unashamedly and connect with everyone who's been there in some way in my life.

[@kalpipo300]

Dear Young People, As Alice said, she targeted this mainly to young people, but please be aware how much this had deeply impacted us old folks as well. There are many parts that I have watched 20 times in a row, especially Nick and Charlie's first kiss, the rain scene, and the last 14 minutes of episode 8. The first time I watched Heartstopper, I had tears streaming down my face many times and didn't even realize it. While LGBT+ youth culture has changed in many ways, especially with social media, constant interconnection via text messaging, and the ability to Google anything for information, many things have not changed at all, like the yearning for love and acceptance that we all go through (and for our entire lives). Rather than feel disconnected from what I was watching, as has occurred many times with shows targeting young people, Heartstopper transported me back to my youth. It is something quite special as a 58 year old man to experience all of the feelings and emotions, hopes, insecurities, love and angst, as if I was a teenager all over again. A television series has never had this effect on me in my entire life. I am so happy that our LGBT+ youth can find inspiration in this show, and while we have much more progress to make, I am glad that they can be open in their relationships, with all of the ups and downs that go with it. As a young gay man, I didn't experience anything like what was presented here. I think that's where the tears came from. I was seeing something on screen that I could only have dreamed of way back then. And with Heartstopper we have bi representation, which on screen has been even rarer than trans representation. It's about time! Finally, the characters of Nick and Charlie melted my heart. The journey each one takes to find love with one another was so amazingly portrayed by the actors, and I still am totally astonished by the performances. This was perfectly cast. The entire cast was perfect, even the villains. Nick and Charlie's story is made even more special because they are both REALLY GOOD GUYS. These are the kind of young people, of any orientation, who we need to make this world a better place. I think Nick's speech in the corridor, when he proclaims to Charlie that he is the the most amazing person in the world, may be one of the most iconic LGBT+ scenes ever portrayed on a screen. I demand Emmy awards! If you have older LGBT+ friends or family members who may not have seen Heartstoppers, please tell them about it, or better yet, binge-watch it with them, and then talk about it. I don't know of anything else I have ever seen that can bridge the generation gap like Heartstoppers does. Fondly, "Grandpa" :)

[@MRMATTX2]

Basically, what you wrote here are my thoughts exactly, I just could never put them down so eloquently. I am also 58 and cried numerous times during the season. At the age of Nick and Charlie, I was trying to convince myself I could change, terrified of people finding out and unsure if I even wanted to go on. There were no outlets like there are today. My husband and I just started watching this on a whim one evening while scrolling Netflix. We were also astounded by the acting, the two main characters, who act as if they have years of experience, yet they are so young. Definite Emmy quality performances. Cheers, from another "old" guy.

[@elviszimmermann8916]

MASTERPIECE!!! That's pretty much the way I would describe Heartstopper if I was supposed to use just ONE WORD. It's meaning is just so wonderful, the team behind it and the cast did such a good job that I still tear up in lots of scenes even tho I've watched it HUNDREDS of times. Pls WE NEED A SEASON TWO

[@NickTheAquarius]

Alice did such an incredible job bringing their comic to life!

[@goldblatt8705]

just a reminder: Alice uses they/them pronouns!!

[@NickTheAquarius]

@@goldblatt8705 thank you!!

[@L-92761]

It must have been soo surreal to watch as the creator cause the cast all look exactly like the characters its incredible

[@mariomylon854]

Not me crying over this interview. Alice is such a talented author and such a kind soul. She really changed the world for the better by bringing heartstopper to life. The whole cast feels like family

[@beatrizgurgel7843]

I keep crying everytime I see something about heartstopper. It touched me in sooooo many ways

[@NaomiElizabeth96]

I love how involved Alice is cos a lot of authors aren’t really a part of the making of the shows or movies xxx

[@daria.morgendorffer]

Netflix should get an Oseman Universe started and adapt Solitaire, Radio Silence, I Was Born For This. I would be here for all of it.

[@LisaKate2010]

YESSSSSS!!!

[@kkde9211]

Honestly born for this felt really incomplete, it would be a good show with some improvements tho The other are great definitely

[@chiaras.1361]

i adore alice! they mean more to me than i could ever explain but they changed my life forever 🤍

[@kirbynaelgas6913]

The casting is LIIITERAALLYYY perfect. Like how is it so perfect

[@_ghost_moth_]

Alice, I need you to listen, because i’m only gonna say this for the rest of my life. thank you. i owe so much to this show and comic especially on helping me deal with my own mental issues and coming to terms with my own sexuality. this will never change. i am so happy for everyone who got to work on or with the cast, they all seem lovely. thank you. :)

[@lucasemerson2461]

Alice Its Just a treasure .. a gift gave to us ALL ❤️♥️ 😭 lv her do much

[@tlc3121]

Not Alice making me cry. So proud of you

[@sickkittenz]

Alice, the cast and crew, is amazing, I’m so glad this comic was brought to life

[@tryguysmemevideos5877]

alice oseman holy crap how do we thank her for creating heartstopper and casting AMAZING casts. leading the show to the right direction i love her.

[@lucasclausss]

She did an amaaaazing job. Applause for all the time who made this show so epic.

[@juuliaakkk]

Alice Oseman is a Goddess, don’t want to hear any objections 🙏🏻💖 the cast, the whole crew, anyone who anyhow had an impact on this masterpiece is my hero 🥺🍂🌷

[@netflixedits3831]

This is what we needed while mourning having finished the show 😂

[@lexilovesaidan]

imagine drawing characters out of your own fantasy and then seeing them in person :< i would just cry on the spot, imagine the feeling Alice has felt ♥️

[@lelepixel]

i am so incredibly grateful for the stories alice has created

[@Astrid-zd4rw]

Thank you so much Alice for giving us one of the best shows ever, you’re amazing !!! 💗

[@jo2388]

it is such an awesome show. I’ll never get over heartstopper. It’s just so comfy and feels like home. Love love love x

[@arrkaitz]

i love alice so much 🥺 she is the absolute nicest and sweetest person ever

[@jorgenrielmanalac4376]

THANK YOU ALICE, Heartstopper is in my core memories now 😭😭😭😭😭❤❤❤

[@userlillana94]

My heart is so warm for this show and the cast all equip and obvious Alice!! I didn't know this comic book until 2 weeks ago. But this has clearly changed my life And im so admirative about Alice Oceman because she share the comics on internet, these books have been published physically and now a TV show omgg🥲🥲🥲🤧🤍💕

[@tennisfan1706]

Aww she’s so lovely and talented. So happy she had a big part in creating the show because this is her story:)

[@goldblatt8705]

just a reminder: Alice uses they/them pronouns!!

[@tennisfan1706]

@@goldblatt8705 she uses she/they pronouns:) it’s in her instagram

[@ravichitnis4239]

Alice Oseman, the actors and all the people involved in this show did an amazing job!!!!

[@robin2747]

Ive been reading Heartstopper since 2020, when I was starting to question my sexuality. It’s really helped find out who i am. I remember when vol 3, then vol 4 came out I was screaming and jumping, then when the show was announced, i was screaming and excited everyday! Alice has fr saved my life

[@estebanlucky]

This looks the happiest filming set ever. Everyone just looks so friendly and fun to work with.

[@funkmate1547]

THIS IS SUCH A SPECIAL SHOW! 💗💜 The fact that so many ppl all around the world had similar reactions to it can tell u how this show was able to touch us in a way no other show or movie was able to ever. I'm so happy for the young que er kids who'll get to see this n know that it's okay to dream about love n they deserve to be loved n be happy. Heartstopper is providing the optimism, that I know i didn't have when i was in school, to those kids. Also, I'm reading ppl say this show was targetted towards the teenagers n the new generation n not millennials n older generations but when i started watching the show, one of my very first thoughts was it feels so millennial! This show, even tho set in current time where everyone is on instagram, is very millennial in its feel. N i don't know if the gen x n older generations feel the same way. But i have to say I don't think the younger Gen Zers can feel what it made us all the older generations feel. It brought back (or gave us) the feelings we were robbed of years ago. This show felt like it was more relatable for us but very helpful n useful for the younger generation. Which makes sense considering the fact that Alice Oseman is almost my age n she has the perspective of a millennial. I think that's why this show felt so relatable n touching. I think watching this show we all felt- oh so this is the feeling i craved in high school. N we were made believe that we didn't deserve that until this show came out. N for a small town Indian boy like me who didn't even know what homosexuality was, i didn't even know I needed this. It took too long to happen but I'm grateful we got to feel this feeling cuz of Heartstopper.😌💗💜❤️💛

[@exodeservestheworld]

Alice is such a sweet person. Thank you so much for writing this story and showing how true love, friendship and healthy relationships should be. 💜

[@okandbye6290]

I love it that she always was on set. That makes the series so good i think that she helped and looked at it to make it a lot like the books

[@sunny__johanna]

I started reading the graphic novels in 2020 and have loved Heartstopper ever since and I am so happy and grateful that the show is just as amazing, beautiful and wholesome as the comics are to me. Thanks Alice and everyone else who made this possible!!!

[@annjohnson8437]

No matter what your age or background, you should watch this show. It is phenomenal!

[@Ruben-tj9dr]

To think these characters have been living in her head all these years and to see them in life personified in this amazing cast. It must have been so surreal.

[@cam1420]

This is genuinely one of my favorite interviews, so lovely. Thank you for your art Alice

[@heyitsmira17]

Reading Heartstopper and also watching the show, you can see how much of a sensible heart Alice has. It feels like no moment is wasted, and even though things can be tough, there is always place for comfort, support, understanding and hope. Nick is the best bi representation I could've ever asked for, and I've never felt so connected to the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole before. Hope Alice can rest well after such hard work, and always have the same comfort and support she shares with others in her own life ♡

[@dannysimion]

im really glad they brought Alice along for the journey of adapting her prized comic storylines into a tv series. Honestly, im sure its a different experience for her and im glad its a rewarding collaboration one for all involved. Heres to continued success for Heartstopper and for Alice as well. She's the one who created such vibrant and lovable characters out of that head of hers. A real labor of love in terms of creativity and expression of art.

[@CarliBABE16]

I wish Alice knew how thankful I was for this series 💗💜💙

[@tonyalexa1120]

Smile 😊 Hello 👋 Carlina... How are you doing today?

[@peewaranitiyarom1629]

I’m so happy for Alice✨ I love her so much😭

[@parkviewmo]

One of my favorite lines in the show is when Imogen says she is an ally, and Darcy replies "Thank you for your service!" So funny and so apt. I think the whole series also helps some of us to be better allies, particularly, not patting ourselves on the back, but just understanding more and finding ways to simply be better support and shut up about it. I simply loved this story, the cast, and how it was directed! I have worked with young people this age, and it gave me great ideas of how to be a supportive adult. I have always tried to listen, but creating safe spaces, stressing communication, and keep my eye on community factors helps so much. Also, I think that referring young people to queer media--books, comics, tv show is another good idea. This media is often written from some personal experience, and I also think there are some subtle differences that I needed to be aware of. Thank you, Alice Oseman, for an educational experience that made my heart warm and my love flow!

[@dau2879]

I'm so proud of her🥺💜

[@nora_s_norae]

I love Alice's work so much and I'm happy because the series adaptation is so great too ♡