I FINALLY WATCHED *HEARTSTOPPER* AND BECAME OBSESSED!!! | Season 1 (episodes 1 & 2) Reaction

[@jeslycruz]

this show is amazingggg

[@nela.03]

Young Royals please next 💙

[@parisewellington3664]

You should watch Red, White and Royal Blue, its a LGBTQ+ movie that is actually a good. Super cute and fun to watch🥺🥺

[@danielrotello4950]

Heartstopper is something special. It can't be explained. It must be felt. 😍

[@rde4017]

53 year old gay man from north London here. Heartstopper is a thing of the most unspeakable beauty. I suspect that in time it will be seen as a seminal event in our cultural history. Enjoy. 😃

[@jeslycruz]

@@rde4017 i’m so happy to hear that!

[@tillytilbrook2362]

In case you didn't know! This show is based on a graphic novel series of the same name by Alice Oseman (who has had a huge part in directing both seasons, so the show is a really really good adaptation of her original creative vision). Also, that's why the editing of the show has little animations and cut-scenes that look like comic panels, to pay homage to the original source! And they did such a fantastic job with casting, all of the actors look just like the characters in the comics

[@jeslycruz]

that’s amazing! thanks for letting me know 😊

[@KikeNavarrete68]

Actually Alice wrote every episode and produce de show

[@ipurpleu1668]

@@jeslycruz Also kinda a cool fact, Heartstopper (the graphic novel series) is a SPIN-OFF of Alice Oseman's debut novel, Solitaire (which is about Tori Spring, Charlie's sister). Solitaire is about a year later and Charlie, Nick, and Ben are secondary characters in the book. People loved Charlie's story so much in Solitaire, Alice Oseman wanted to write Heartstopper to show Charlie's 'origin story'.

[@aroilyace]

⁠@@ipurpleu1668THERES A WHOLE BOOK ABT TORI?? iLOVE HER I NEED IT IMMEDIATELY 🤗🤗🤗

[@blakearteman]

As a 36-year-old gay male, I can confirm we older gay men do in fact love and obsess over this show. I really do hope you finish ALL the other episodes and post your reactions on here as I enjoyed this. Also based on your reactions, I can recommend enough to check out the webcomics of this as the artwork and everything is equally adorable.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

This is my comfort show! Any time I feel down, I watch Heartstopper. I’m obsessed too. I binged both seasons.

[@Thatgenderconfused3mo]

Ugh SAME it makes me so happy no matter how bad of a depressive episode I’m in 🥹

[@singingwithbecca]

Same!! I've watched both seasons multiple times now SEASON 3 IS A NEED

[@Frances86]

Oh yes! Please keep on watching! Season 1 was iconic but season 2 really popped it off!!

[@jeslycruz]

i will def continue to watch

[@HelpOTWx3]

Season 2 is sooooo good but it feels a little shorter cause the timeline for season 2 is like a month(?)

[@spidey-m3h]

I'm 15 years old and I'm bisexual and this tv show has been my comfort show, and favourite, ever since it came out. This is genuinely a great tv show and I love the representation in it. This show is just so wholesome. Everything in the show just warms my heart and makes me feel so happy. I'm so glad you decided to react to it.

[@nomadine85]

You’re making smile so wide with your reaction, you pick up on all the little details and it’s making me feel like I’m watching it with someone who actually pays attention and appreciates what they’re watching.

[@jeslycruz]

aww thank you 🤍

[@elimelendez2024]

The British school system starts with year 1 being the same as the American kindergarden, so their years are one ahead of ours. Our year 9 (freshman) is their year 10 and so on. Charlie is a freshman and Nick is a sophmore.

[@Maggie_08]

So would Charlie be in his 1st year of high school? Bc I was under the impression that he had been there the year before too bc the older students are the ones who finally stuck up for him.

[@EmonEconomist]

@@Maggie_08 No, their high school would go from UK Year 7 to UK Year 13 (roughly equivalent to US 6th Grade to US Senior Year). Often Year 11 is the top year of a UK high school and then they'd go to a separate College for Year 12-13, but Truham and Higgs are private schools which I think is why they have Year 12-13 at the same school (but often somewhat separated from the younger years - eg, the Year 12-13 kids have a different uniform and may be based in a different part of the campus). Hoping I got the details right - here in Australia we have a different schooling system in each state/territory, but where I grew up is probably most similar to the UK system.

[@productjoe4069]

@@EmonEconomistbit late, but Truham and Higgs aren’t private schools. Kent is one of three areas in the UK that have state grammar schools (the others being Buckinghamshire, where a lot of Heartstopper was filmed, and Northern Ireland). Many schools have an integrated sixth form (years 12 and 13). Year 11 (age 15/16) is the end of general education in the UK: years 12 and 13 are specialised in up to four subjects and is called further education as opposed to secondary education (years 7 to 11). The UK also has up to a year in school before Year 1 called ‘Reception’ which you start when you turn 4 and which gets you used to being in a school setting. The phone rule is to minimise cyber bullying as they can be used to record people and take photos. I went to school before the bans and I got outed by text message during the school day because of that so I understand the rule.

[@EmonEconomist]

@@productjoe4069 Oh that's interesting, thanks for the info! And I'm really sorry you got outed. That's awful.

[@orangeboy1235]

I've already watched this show 10 times. it's amazing.

[@jeslycruz]

i don’t blame you, it’s so good!

[@josephcarriker3967]

As an Older Gay, I can absolutely confirm that I love seeing this. Not just the representation, but also thinking about what it would have meant to me as a queer kid trying to figure myself and the world out, to have a story like this? Incredible. Count me in for your entire Heartstopper journey! :)

[@guyhughes357]

Girll this is probs my fav reaction to this show so far please continue and I cant wait for ur reaction to season 2!

[@jeslycruz]

aw thank you!

[@Thatgenderconfused3mo]

It’s the way Jesly reacted exactly how every gay did about this show😭

[@jenniferbrinks6552]

Definitely. I’m not sure if she’s lgbtqia+ (this is the first time I’ve watched her channel) or if she’s an amazing ally but either way, I’ve subscribed and will watch all her videos. She’s amazing!!

[@jeslycruz]

@@jenniferbrinks6552 i’m an ally! 🤍 thanks for joining the fam

[@Hannah-pv7bt]

Omg no way I LOVE this show, sooo happy to watch your reaction now that truly made my day! Also season 2 is even better in my opinion

[@lynnhettrick7588]

They're all really good actors but they really step up their game in S2! Kit Connor especially is such an authentic actor.

[@KikeNavarrete68]

@@lynnhettrick7588and the range of Joe is amazing

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@KikeNavarrete68 Yes, he handles the heavier subjects relating to his character beautifully. And they both are brilliantly like their book counterparts.

[@jonathangill6584]

I’m not British but Year 11 is like a sophomore. Years 12-13 (junior/senior) are called Sixth Form.

[@Number81ght]

A year late but oh well. You are correct that Year 11 is equivalent to Sophomore. It depends for after Highschool (secondary school). You can choose to go to college or sixth form. Sixth forms is Years 12-13, where as college here, you just call it 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year on your chosen course. Typically you can't go to Sixth form at any age, you usually have to be 16-19, but here, you can go to college at any age. You go to college for free, but if you join when your over 18, you have to pay, unless to have circumstances that let you be exempt from payment. There's even options to not go to either of these. However, you have to either be in an apprenticeship, traineeship, or spend 20 hours or more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training, until the age of 18. IK, I didn't have to put this here, but I felt like info dumping here, to give further information on British educational laws and culture.

[@Cloud069]

i loveeeeeee heartstopper it makes me so happy especially as i'm a british teen, so glad youre watching my comfort show!

[@jeslycruz]

such a great show!

[@lyssalovesit]

Someone needs to count the number of times Jesly says "cute" in this reaction lol 💜 but yes this show is very cute.

[@jeslycruz]

probably like 100 times lmaoo

[@Newest_editsjustbecause]

Ahh finally! Someone new watching this for the first time! This show is amazing and since season 2 came out and I've been watching those reactions, I've started to miss that fresh, new "don't know the story yet" reactions even more. So glad someone is starting this, and your reactions are adorable! ❤

[@jeslycruz]

aw thank yaaa

[@clairelawrence87]

love love love this show, it's just so wholesome and really affirming for us in the lgbtqi community. your reactions are always the best, and you will love the rest of this show. seasons 2 is a must xxx

[@mamabeth834]

I'm a 40 year old bi woman and I am totally obsessed with this show. So is my 15 year old son and 14 year old daughter. There is just something about it that resonates with almost everyone watching it. I remember being only 12/13 when I realized that I liked both boys and girls (Halle Berry is my Queen and I'd leave my wife for her if she asked LOL), but there was ZERO representation for anyone Bi and practically nothing for the queer community in general. I hid it for most of my life, just insisted I was an ally, until I was almost 34 and my wife came out as trans. She was the first person I came out to. Unfortunately, because we love eachother and I didn't leave her when she was transitioning, people badgered me to the point where I was basically forced to come out of the closet- something I definitely wasn't ready for. I think that's why this show is so special especially to me and my family. We're all represented here.

[@sickkittenz]

it never gets old watching people react to this show 🥰 so glad you’re enjoying!

[@cayanne3420]

I'm always happy to see people go into this show blind, I wish I could watch this show for the first time again.

[@dragons_like_potatoes]

Ok so I'm Aussie, but the English schooling system is pretty similar to over here, and year eleven is basically like junior year for you guys :)

[@RosemaryNelson-bv5xq]

I'm half English and half Swedish living in America and you basically take take American grade and add one to the number.

[@KD9YCE]

As a grown gay man, I can confirm that yes I did say, "Oh my God this is amazing" when I first watched this show!

[@sophiea.m.4664]

Welcome to the heartstopper obsession! I can't wait to watch your reactions to seasons 1 and 2!

[@denardthomas5725]

Literally my favorite show of all time!! So sweet and wholesome ❤

[@alipersonal8929]

Pls continue watching this it’s so good and I loved this show and Nick and Charlie make me so happy

[@zsylvier5281]

FINALLY!! I`ve been waiting for you to react to my favorite show!!!

[@jeslycruz]

love this showww

[@zsylvier5281]

​same!

[@sadfaery]

Loved this reaction. This show IS adorable and both seasons 1 and 2 are just fantastically done. I look forward to seeing your reactions to the rest of the series!

[@madwoman13_22]

i love a bunch of shows but heartstopper is my number 1 go to comfort show, it's just so wholesome 😭

[@shaerowe-bembridge7537]

this is the first video I've seen of yours and I'm subscribing to see the rest of this show! you will love it, heartstopper has quickly become one of my favourite shows of all time ❤ loved your reaction

[@jeslycruz]

thank youuuu🤍

[@dablackangel]

Same ❤... also I haven't looked through your playlist... but if you haven't reacted to the Hunger Games... you should put that on the list too.

[@shaerowe-bembridge7537]

@@dablackangel omg I love that movie and book, I am absolutely going back to watch that. perfect recommendation!!

[@dablackangel]

@@shaerowe-bembridge7537 me too... especially Catching Fire... and with the prequel dropping in November... it would be the perfect time to react to the series

[@shaerowe-bembridge7537]

@dablackangel oh Catching Fire is by far the best book and movie imo, I can't wait for the prequel!!

[@davidcwitkin6729]

Heartstopper is one of my favorite shows ever. Love your energy

[@colt2720]

Gay male here, watching this show was weird, I never have watched a show with gay characters in it that mirrored my reality and experience and expressions growing up so well. It was relatable on a level I think is probably normal to straight people, but never experienced myself. I cried countless times.... kind of messed up it took this long for me to actually relate to any depiction of us in media.

[@jeslycruz]

glad you finally have a show you can watch and relate to🤍

[@DoubleBlack2.0]

“And where’d you come from? I thought this was an all boys school.” 😂😂😂 Idk why that was so funny to me, but it was! Also, to actually answer your question, they were just hanging out before school. It is implied that the girls’ and the boys’ schools are really close together.

[@rhonamccormack7965]

YESSS i’m so excited for you to watch this series u are gonna LOVE it ❤❤

[@savannahkasp.pt2]

I WAS WAITNG FOR YOU TO DO THISSS youre my fav btw :)

[@JDomino_]

Loved your reaction, I cannot wait to see more, this is easily my favorite show ever.

[@jeslycruz]

Same here!

[@arinak.3627]

Given your reaction to the first two episodes I'm looking forward to seeing you react to the rest of the show. I'm sure you're gonna love it

[@Qitunes]

Love your reaction….definitely chaotic (fun) energy! I have watched season 1 a bunch of times, and doing them same with season 2. Can’t wait for more!

[@lovelykayyz]

This show is just so adorable usually I don’t like shows that mostly do with just love but this is a really good show.

[@y.u.n.gg_tellyy]

IM LITERALLY SCREAMING I DID NOTTTT SEEEE THIS COMING!!!!😭😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jeslycruz]

surpriseeee lol

[@marinernx619]

Loved you reaction ! And yes I'm obessed with this show, it's so wholesome and genuine and cute and it tackles really important issues and the representation is great. I already watched season 2 three times since it came out. Can't wait for you to be there !

[@sunnyjolras]

Hi! British person here: Year 11 would be sophomore year. It’s the year you do your GCSE’s, which are the exams you have to do to get base level qualifications, similar to your high school diploma. Year 12 and 13 are your a-level years, and you would spend those in a sixth form (ie in the same school you did your GCSE’s) or a college (where it’s just those two years and they often offer more vocational studies like engineering or hairdressing etc) Nick is Year 11, Charlie is Year 10 (a freshman)

[@tillytilbrook2362]

I ADOREEEE this show and absolutely loved your reaction! Such good vibes all around, can't wait to see your next heartstopper video! ❤

[@Giulsssss]

OMG I WAITED FOR THIS VIDEOOOOO,i love you so much💗

[@megangrainger1569]

I told my mum and dad i was a lesbein with this show and this show has made it feel so much easier to come out

[@laurabarr7086]

This show just makes me feel warm inside ❤️

[@sophiaisabelle01]

Heartstopper truly is a good show. Seems like you've enjoyed it.

[@nickgrisso1416]

the beggining "eww ewww eww" i was really thinking what could she not like about the show?!?! but then i saw bens face and i was like oh that scene

[@AcaciaFuller-cq6um]

Bro you is reading my mind when I first watch this love your hair by the way

[@georgechristianjr]

Was late to the fandom watched BOTH seasons when season 2 debut on Aug 2nd & ive watched them 16Xs as of yesterday ❤

[@audreyyanne]

yayyyy i got so excited when i saw this in my subscription box!!! i couldn't stop smiling the whole video

[@angelas1616]

Love this energy! Looking forward to following along with your Heartstopper journey!

[@jeslycruz]

Thanks so much!!

[@samanthaegel]

I love Heartstopper it is such a comfort show!!

[@markwalker2322]

I really enjoyed your reaction! I want to see your reactions to all both seasons!

[@shannancox6632]

I've seen S1 at least 30 times and S2 a dozen times already. Keep going! You won't regret it!

[@ladybug_56]

this is my 6th reaction marathon of this show and i don’t plan on stopping 🙂☠️

[@poofybushway4229]

OMGGG I love your reaction, also your very pretty just wanted to say that 😂😊

[@vahi37]

It's really fun watching you watch one of my favorite shows. Can't wait 'til Season 3!

[@gracedube6871]

So excited you're reacting to this show!!!

[@endukie689]

Your reaction was so sweet i felt like i was watching it with you.Its the cutest show ever.I cant wait for your next video💖

[@jeslycruz]

❤️❤️

[@faraismail6437]

OMG! I loved your reaction. Can't wait for the next one. Subscribed!

[@ilove_eileen]

i watch these videos every few weeks and i think about how much your gonna love/cry at season 3 when it comes out

[@sofia_staur0882]

This show is amazing !! I love heartstopper so much,you have to react and to the other episodes and at sez 2 its amazing

[@ScottyMikeLBC]

I loved your commentary. You’re fun!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@emmadunne2290]

just found u on my recommended love your energy so much!!! can’t wait for the next video :)

[@jeslycruz]

welcome!! 🤍

[@ilyywinter]

my new fav reactor !! and your so pretty!!! i literally found you at 11pm yesterday and its 3am LMFOAOA

[@rachelyork4913]

I’ve been waiting for this one!!! Such a good show. Really looking forward to you watching it. Nick and Charlie are so cute they have my whole heart ❤

[@Zia_9912]

Am very late to this but I don’t see an explanation in the comments: year 11 is like sophomore year for us, except it’s slightly different because year 12 and 13 (junior and senior year) are called “A-Levels” where you focus on only 4(?) subjects to ultimately take a huge test on them at the end of year 13 (senior year)

[@dabaghandhi]

Delulu is the solulu😂, I can't

[@tink786Msp]

i just discovered your channel today as this came up in my recommended but why are your reactions just the best ever, cannot wait for more!!

[@temporarystranger95]

Very much enjoyed your reaction! Definitely “good energy here!” Subscribed. Looking forward to your reaction of later episodes and Season 2!

[@edenjennifer]

There are years prep then 1-12 1-6 is primary school 7-12 is high school and 10, 11 and 12 are sienors at least that’s how it is in Australia and it’s basically the same in Britain

[@kellyb427]

So Year 11 is 15-16 years old and the last year of High School in the UK. You take your GCSEs (end of high school exams) and the grades on these determine which colleges you get into. Only in the last ten years has college become mandatory in the UK. You can attend two types of college, sixth form, which are mostly attached to high schools, so Truham and Higgs both have sixth forms and then a community type college which has more course choices. College is generally attended 16-18years, the if they desire, students can go onto university, though this is voluntary. If you attend a high school with a sixth form, you don't have to attend that one, you can go elsewhere. I hope that helps 😊

[@springform_99]

Yes we’re all delulu 😂 Love your reaction, just subbed!

[@ameliahall6698]

Don't know the US Year 11 equivalent is but it's our last year of secondary school where everybody leaves aged 16 (or 15 if you haven't had your birthday before the next academic year in September)

[@imogengould1859]

Year 10 is American sophomore. Year 11 is 11th grade junior. So year 10s are ages 14-15. Year 11s 15-16

[@deadgirlwalking7027]

Year 11 is the last year of high school in Britain, we leave school at sixteen over here!

[@cesarcesar9942]

Oh please I need you to post all your reaction everyday. Love seeing your watch these episodes

[@Xolcoulsonxo]

Yr 11 here is ages 15-16 so for you guys it’s 10th grade ❤ also loved watching you react to this show I has very similar reactions the first time I watched it 🤣

[@lindsaynicole4812]

Tao isn't a hater he's a protector. :) hehe so excited to see the rest of your reactions!

[@Triniswe]

Just discovered your channel through this video and i'm obsessed with this reaction just as you are with the show! Exited to see the next video!

[@martinenyborg]

I also fell in love with this show in the first episode, it's just so perfect. Just found your channel through this video and I love your energy. Really hope you will react to both two seasons :) Can't wait to watch

[@RhiannonPeters-d3g]

I love Heartstopper and it's my comfort show and it makes me so happle alot of other people love Heartstopper too❤

[@sabrinacarpenterupdatess]

year 11 is junior year. Like how freshman is 9, sophomore is 10, and so on. ❤

[@MohammadIbrahim2003-j4j]

I love her energy! Great reaction keep it up

[@jeslycruz]

thank you!! 🤍

[@m1sslunatic803]

i had to subscribe, you have great energy and i love how quickly you adore the characters!

[@KrazyKayv1]

I absolutely loved you're reaction on this i hope you really enjoy both seasons the second one does live up to all the hype!

[@filipkrol7607]

i just start watching this and O M G THIS SHOW HITS MY HEART im in tearss!! And ur reactions omg love it im watching one episode then RUNNING to watch your reaction! Just like u said me grown gay watching this ughh HITS.

[@lequang9257]

you're so enthusiastic and so fun to watch. cant wait fot full s1 and s2 Heartstopper on your channel! keep up

[@jeslycruz]

thanks so much!

[@colacurlers]

YESSS YOU ARE BACKKK,I LOVE HEARTSTOPPER AND YOU SFMMM 🫶🏻🤍

[@alexism3142]

Girl!!! It’s the first video of you I’ve ever watched and I genuinely loved your vibe so much. Subscribed immediately after finishing the video. Great reaction! Can’t wait to rewatch the rest with you and witness you discovering this sweet/perfect show 😍 Greetings from France!

[@jeslycruz]

thank you! welcome to the fam🤍

[@Ruby-736]

Thank you for reminding me to binge watch my weekly heartstopper 😭

[@makailaboo08]

i love this show sm, it’s so cute! also unrelated but you’re sooo pretty

[@anilyseperry575]

I’m not British but I’m pretty sure year 11 is jr year because in season 3 nick starts looking into unis or colleges so I would think it’s jr year.

[@Eveh.05]

In Britain, we start college at 16 then go into university at 18 if you want to, so when you leave year 11 you would be 16 years old, so I think it would be Grade 10 I think

[@leilanyx]

someone has likely answered this already, but year 11 is the equivalent of 10th grade, essentially you can work out the grade equivalent by subtracting 1 from the year number. charlie is in year 10, which is grade 9 in america, and so on.

[@AnnaGreen-j6t]

british schools arent always strict. theyre just very like. forward and punctual and they like to be organized i guess you could say. but for example, i go to school in the Netherlands and since a while its the law to ban schools at your school. some schools have like... compromises for it but at my school its in your locker or at home. but no one listens to that

[@toafi5107]

immediately subscribed! i love ur personality

[@jeslycruz]

aw thank you 🥺🤍

[@gem3614]

Hello!!!! I just ran across your channel and already love your vibe. Heartstopper is my absolute favorite series to date. I love these characters so much and I know you already do also. You definitely have to watch season two and beyond. As you said, I am a grown man of a certain age, and I am obsessed with this story. Everyone should find their Nick Nelson. 💙💛

[@VasTaylorsversion]

I love this show you should definitely watch season 2 😊

[@melissaeastridge7402]

Omggggg my favorite show and my favorite girl who reacts❤️❤️

[@anthakneee]

just subscribed!!! loved ur commentary so much, excited for the rest of the reactions!!!