*• LESBIAN REACTS - HEARTSTOPPER - 1x03 “KISS” •*

[@TheTreniam]

What I’ve seen in some comments about Nick crying with the quiz isn’t because it’s 62% gay. It’s because it’s ONLY 62%. He is so incredibly confused, it wasn’t 100% it wasn’t 0%. It was 62%. He got no definitive answer. It’s left him still so confused with no answers, and that’s why he cries. He still knows nothing.

[@045_shinthuikamei7]

Wow I didn't think like that! That makes more sense

[@NotSoNormalTeenGirl]

Oh ty that makes more sense

[@Benpg93]

Probably, bisexuality is/ was not as prominent, so I think many of us assumed you are either straight or gay. I thought I was just some supportive straight ally since I was still attracted to girls. I just assumed I had to be straight because at the time that's where I leaned, and I had some internal homophobia.

[@oneish7454]

@@Benpg93 I think bisexual men have it pretty rough, especially when it comes to ereasure.

[@sweeperboy]

Well, either that or is just a big emotional moment for him and that's why he's crying. He's not all-out sobbing, it's just a quiet tear, so it's not to assume he's super-sad, just emotional.

[@昊-g5h]

I like the part when Charlie asked “would you go out with someone who isn’t a girl?” and “would you kiss someone who isn’t a girl?”, Nick’s answers are “I don’t know, maybe.” But when Charlie asked “would you kiss me?”, Nick answered “YEAH.” Nick doesn’t like Charlie for he’s a boy, he like Charlie for he’s Charlie.

[@82evene]

in the comics, there's actually a really funny mini comic about them in the future, about celeb. crushes. And everyone Nick comes up with, regardless of gender, its always the same type as Charlie.^^

[@LittleMissAcey]

@@82evene dark hair, blue eyes, dimples, and dorky

[@thunderflames7842]

@@82evene wait , do you mean that Charlie and Nick eventually break up ?? cause I thought they didn't

[@anonymousname5860]

@@thunderflames7842 no. They are still together. But they are healthy enough to discuss celebrity crushes

[@arccedar1132]

@@thunderflames7842 they have a dog and live together

[@SpookyBibi24]

What I love most about Heartstopper is that queerness is not just represented but celebrated. There's joy and happiness whenever they show the love. With Nick and Charlie's kiss, they take the time to show the marvel and how they enjoy the moment, the pleasure and intimacy... It's so lovely.

[@finnyc.260]

Yes this show ruined all other kiss scenes for me. All other kiss scenes seem grossly oversexualized if that makes any sense.

[@happyweeb9054]

@@finnyc.260 wtf? sexualized? how so? I think they were all so cute!

[@na-ll1yl]

@@happyweeb9054 i think they're referring to other shows/movies' kiss scenes. heartstopper has set such a wholesome standard that the other ones that attempt to replicate queer love now seem overly sexualized.

[@finnyc.260]

@@happyweeb9054 kisses in other shows seem gross now because they seem overly sexualized compared to the show....thought I made that clear but apparently not..

[@finnyc.260]

@@na-ll1yl Correct, thanks.

[@presleyjean2557]

Honestly the show has a harder time portraying Taos character Id say, he does come off as a bit possessive, but in the comic you really see the emphasis on how much Tao had to help glue Charlies broken pieces together after being bullied, so he became very protective over him and for valid reason. Wish they had time to explain that more :(

[@spacedorito9592]

I was about to say the same thing. Unfortunately there’s some parts that are missing from the comic due to the 13+ ratings I think.

[@SirFoxbutt]

I feel like, of all the adaptad characters, Tao's character got the hardest go of it. He's really not like this in the novels, he's still protective of course, but he's much softer about it. I know Alice wrote the tv series in a way that had to up the drama, so Tao's character got that push for that reason, but if you haven't read the novels before seeing the show it's really easy to have Tao annoy people because they don't really get full context for his actions.

[@els725]

Well, as someone who didn‘t know anything about Heartstopper when I first watched it, I still understood his character immediately. I actually don’t get why most reactors were/are so harsh with him in season 1 and don‘t even try to see things from his POV, they never give him an actual chance. This is probably kinda random, I just love Tao a lot, and his feelings have always made sense to me, even without the graphic novel context.

[@canarylove]

I think agressively yelling "You're a Good Boy!!!" at Nick Nelson is quickly becoming a universal experience

[@JamJaM___]

*Capitalization necessary

[@lynnhettrick7588]

When Charlie’s dad says, “Call me if you need me,” I thought it was sweet and supportive. His dad knows that Charlie was bullied the year before, likely by the kids who will be at the party. Dad is just protecting his son but also allowing these new experiences. I love Charlie’s relationship with his family.

[@leilanyx]

not sure if you''ve read the comics or the novella's that feature the springs, but he has a much different relationship with his parents than in the show. in the show, we saw julio (his dad) a lot more than his mum, but i'd imagine they'll touch more in charlie's relationship with his mum in the later seasons but it's not a super healthy or positive parent-child dyanamic from what i remember, for both charlie and tori w both their parents.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@leilanyx I've read Volumes 1-4 and "Nick and Charlie." I'm trying to decide which one to read next.

[@yermum1396]

@@leilanyxhis dad is really the only one (besides Tori and his little brother who isn’t featured in the show) he’s comfortable with. In the books and comics, Jane isn’t a good mother to Charlie, even tho it’s obvious she tries she’s just not. Her and Charlie have a lot of problems in their relationship in the comics and books. Dad supports him 100% and always tries to be there for him which you see more in the 2nd season!!

[@yermum1396]

@@lynnhettrick7588well congrats there’s a 5th one out and it’s SO GOOF

[@AFTG39]

Tao has a good reason for being protective. They don’t really go into it during this season so they might just be going in a different direction but in the comics he was overheard talking about Charlie being gay and inadvertently outed him. He watched Charlie be bullied because of something he did so he’s super protective of him. Also keep in mind Tao doesn’t know Nick. He knows Harry and has seen how Nick and the rest of his friends seem to encourage Harry’s behaviour. Even the ones that don’t, like Nick, just stand by and let it happen over and over again. Nick does start standing up to Harry but again Tao doesn’t see that so it’s not really surprising he assumes Nick is just like his friends. I think Tao genuinely believes Nick is messing with Charlie and is trying to stop Charlie from being hurt in the only way he knows how.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Thank you! That helps explain Tao a bit better.

[@H1ST0RYWriter]

Tao does not know he may have outed Charlie until the Paris trip. Excusing his behavior based on something not in the show, or in the comics at this point, is faulty reasoning.

[@GirlLovesFairytale]

@@H1ST0RYWriter True but also it is true that Tao feels very protective because he knows Charlie doesn't stand up for himself and is scared that the bullying will start again.

[@H1ST0RYWriter]

@@GirlLovesFairytale yes, he says as much later in the show. Alice Oseman is a very talented author who has spent years creating these characters. Oseman made Tao more annoying in the show for a reason. Since the comics and the show are already different, we just have to wait to find out why.

[@GirlLovesFairytale]

@@H1ST0RYWriter Agree I think because on tv you have to show a little more than a comic. Some things don't work on tv she already said something like that :) I'm very curious about the last book and season 2/3 from the show :)

[@tombendall4070]

It's heartbreaking to see how low Charlie's self-esteem is at various points in the series, but that makes it even more beautiful to see him have the courage to make the first move on Nick at the end of this

[@DoubleBlack2.0]

Babe, Nick was just trying to get RID of Harry, so he could get back to Charlie! He said whatever he had to, to smooth over the situation and make his escape. He didn’t MEAN it.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

That’s what I thought too.

[@DannyRayqu]

Perhaps but how would you feel if the guy youve just kissed ran away scared when he heard his friends?

[@MarceloSilva-kp7mc]

@@DannyRayqu You mean when the "friend" is Harry? Honestly i would probably run away as well

[@DannyRayqu]

@@MarceloSilva-kp7mc yeah but Charlie felt that he ran away ashamed of him

[@alexelion7084]

@@DannyRayqu Two things can be true at once. Charlie felt bad about it, yes and also Nick had his own reasons to react the way he does, which is totally valid in my opinion. Doesn't take away from how it makes Charlie feel (initially at least) but with the knowledge we as the audience have we can judge Nick differently. He is also just a scared kid who just had his first kiss with a boy after all, so I think we should cut him some slack

[@gaby871]

A curiosity about Tao being so overprotective of Charlie: In the comics (it doesn't happen/shows in the series), he was the reason other people found out about Charlie's sexuality. They were talking in the school hallway and Tao ended up talking too loud by accident. He just doesn't want someone else to hurt Charlie "the way he did"

[@leilanyx]

i think it's canon that tao doesn't actually know that he's the reason charlie was outed, from what aled says in the comics.

[@ken_ken8281]

That is the case in the show too, but they don't say it until season 2

[@bialynia]

It looked to me like Nick suddenly saw his friends as a very real threat (as opposed to just something unpleasant) to both himself and Charlie and did what he could to diffuse the situation as quickly as possible. It hit hard.

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

yeah also, what if he didn't come to them and they were looking for him and found him and Charlie together, all alone? Wouldn't look good either. While I get that leaving Charlie alone after that kiss wasn't a good move, but he only did it to quickly get rid of Harry and the rest.

[@jimballard1186]

Yay, I was hoping you'd get back to this soon. As hard as the first episode is for me to watch because I just don't like being around the bad boyfriend, the second one really made up for it with all its wholesomeness.

[@AG-ix5po]

Something I’ve noticed with a lot of reactors to this show is they’re always looking for hints of negativity and drama and just waiting for shit to hit the fan in a big way. I just wanna reach through the screen and tell them to chill, it’s gonna be ok lol just enjoy the ride

[@finnyc.260]

Same I catch myself talking to them "No, hush, it's fine. Just hit play you'll see!"

[@AnxietyRat]

It's cause we are...so so SO used to shit hitting the fan in LGBT+ media...this show is such a breath of fresh air. 😭

[@finnyc.260]

@@AnxietyRat yes😭

[@gilly_axolotl]

@@AnxietyRat I've literally rewatched it so many times. I'll reach the end of episode 8 and I'll just... Click restart lmao

[@fairiebri]

it’s so amazing to see lesbians being portrayed in such a positive light and not be ashamed, this episode might be favorite just because of how beautifully shot every scene was and how both wlw and mlm can feel represented this ep 😭💗 so amazing

[@nickthepeasant]

CHVRCHES crescendoing when they kissed and danced plus rainbow motif is perfection. Love this show and love your reactions and perspective on it all.

[@ella_ayaka6433]

I love how similar the setting is in the kiss scene as it is in the webcomic

[@therach1]

Tao is probably one of the best written characters in this show. His story is sooo good and he's just the best friend anyone could have. He's just imperfect as we all are. He's a sarcastic snark but his heart is pure and good and sweet.

[@miri6220]

i cried during the tara/darcy moment as well! it was beautiful and i really wish i'd had a show like this as a kid/teen, but im so happy for today's lgbt+ generation that at least they get to experience this. the whole scene felt so cathartic and healing; the lighting, the way it was shot, not to mention them playing "clearest blue" by chvrches (and timing the big moment with the drop in the song!!!), it gave me goosebumps. and to have nick witness that moment from the sidelines... it was incredible.

[@JayJustExists]

I RECOMMEND READING THE WEBTOON! The scene where nick says “that’s homophobic harry” is soooo much more satisfying in the original heh There is not swearing in the show because of the 13+ plus rating to the show is missing quite some stuff (new parts every 10 days, next one in 5 days mhuahhaa)

[@SephG616]

“Happy Fckin Birthday” might be the line I miss the most

[@onettaviator5396]

​@@SephG616 Don't forget "Don't fucking touch me!"

[@mei_aihara7478]

there is swearing tho. harry called charlie by the f-word in the cinema episode

[@basildoingthings819]

@@mei_aihara7478 there’s a BIG difference between a slur and a curse word. while they can both be used to hurt people, one has a history of oppression and has historic context in a lot of situations. if harry had called him something like “a little b*tch”, that wouldn’t have been included, but he specifically chose a word that gay people have had hurled at them while they were killed. the context behind that and the trauma that comes with it is very different.

[@Chewycardboard]

Im a 13 y/o who doesn't know what their sexuality is but is attracted to whoever, I'm so happy I get to grow up with this representation :VV

[@misti-step]

ive said it before but one of my favorite parts of watching so many lgbtq reactors watch this show is hearing about their own high school experiences, the different ways so many people relate to this show ❤️❤️❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 and i def relate to nick in this ep haha

[@finnyc.260]

Nick's journey is mine, but I'm charlie in regards to anxiety and stress.

[@mel_ooo]

Nick is in such a difficult situation there because even tho he's starting to see how toxic and mean harry and the others are he has to spend every day with them. they're on the team together and i think in the same year? either way he'll have to see them at school and during training all the time and making enemies with them would not only make him very lonely but could possibly be dangerous.. so i totally understand that he would tell harry that they're okay especially with all their friends backing harry up and basically ganging up on him

[@finnyc.260]

Agreed

[@spacedorito9592]

Exactly and also I’m a little surprised that Harry and Ben (and the girl that I forgot her name that I’m pretty sure was not in the original comic) got more screen time.

[@FLOWERCROWNLUNA]

I was so excited when they kissed AND WHEN NICK SHOWED UP IN THE RAIN AAAHHH !!! YES KING !!!! discussing your feelings in person, rather than over text A+++ !!!!! It's what we all needed. I was SOBBING when Charlie cried in the car and how scared Nick looked since his whole world flipped upside down. It's beautiful how they come together in the end of the ep 🥺 I'm so excited for you to watch more!!

[@bleh6037]

Hi, I just wanted to tell you how much you've been able to help me go through, stuff. I recently realized that I'm not straight, I still haven't figured out what I am exactly. But I'm still terrified of telling anyone, even to my sister who I trust very much. I didn't even have the courage to use my real account to make this comment. But hearing you tell your experiences, saying things that I thought only I felt, everything about what you do just, makes me feel like I'm not alone. Basically, I just want to say thank you. I know I'm just a stranger to you, but you mean a lot to me. So please, stay as awesome as you are.💚

[@notsoaveragefangirl]

Oh my gosh, you are so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so happy I’ve been able to help you in some way. I wish you a great experience with the journey of discovering yourself and I hope everything works out. ☺️

[@bleh6037]

@@notsoaveragefangirl You have no idea how much this all means to me. You really are a great person, and I hope you find all the happiness and success you so very much deserve.💚

[@finnyc.260]

We love and accept whoever/whatever you are you are loved. We are you're family too❤️ All of us are family. We stick together.

[@Dakarai_Knight]

You'll never be alone. More and more of us are sharing these stories and seeing ourselves represented in them. You are breathtaking!

[@franciscojustiniano8585]

Please take care and know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!! We support and LOVE you!!! Whenever you are ready... we stand with you! 😃💋💗👍🏳️‍🌈

[@cryofrost1950]

i freaking lost it at "my golden retriever" XD

[@AnxietyRat]

Also her nicknaming Charlie "little char char" BEFORE Nick does. Adorable!

[@Auleymoley]

ahhh can't wait for the next one. That scene with Nick looking at Tara and Darcy dancing is such an absolute mood you can see how proud he is but longs for that with Charlie ugh so well done.

[@blakej1892]

I cried a lot during Heartstopper, for all emotions on the spectrum. It is something truly amazing!!!

[@hyungwonniebebe6576]

us lesbians really won with that kiss scene 💖💖 always cry when i watch it :( ♡♡

[@JasonDabrowski]

This is the most WHOLESOME gay media I have every seen, and I hope it becomes a genre on it's own. We need more like this.

[@othergrimm6592]

Personally, I never had to ‘figure things out’. I was crushing on other boys as young as five years old, long before I’d ever heard the word ‘gay’. It took me a while to realize that it wasn’t as ‘accepted’, so I learned to keep quiet about it, but I ALWAYS knew…

[@ohc1492]

yes!! i was just a boy in elementary school when i started dreaming about my male school buddies. it was weird and it took me a long time to realize why...

[@FLOWERCROWNLUNA]

The screaming during Darcy and Tara's kiss was literally me AAAHHH the rainbow lighting is so beautiful :")

[@82evene]

Any person who cannot click 'next episode' after this one has no heart. Loved this so much and the one to follow as well. Ah, every episode is just great. Its like a drug, you quickly become addicted to this feeling of happiness and joy.

[@finnyc.260]

Yes I'm on my 4th time watching

[@Olicia88]

Yeah, I wanted to watch one episode to see what's all about and ended up watching whole season in one sitting. XD

[@lizzfrmhon]

I binged the whole thing in one day. Each episode back to back.

[@amidoshi1909]

​@@lizzfrmhon Same!

[@charlesjohnson253]

This series is beyond amazing l it's not about sex, it's about a magical moment when you discover who you are., falling in love with the idea of love.

[@K0ira]

I absolutely felt a lot of possessivness from Tao but I can also relate to him. Your best friend is slowly seeming less interested in you and your friend group and would rather hang out with their crush. It hurts, it hurts a lot because you feel abandoned, alone, and disregarded, but those are feelings that'll not only go away if you talk to said person but also take the time to think about their feelings.

[@lilywhetsell8106]

I cannot watch that 1st scene of nick on his laptop without literally sobbing. also the scene with tara and darcy kissing and nick just looking at them so happily. Literally ripping my hair out and throwing up I cry every time.

[@josh___something]

I mean, if you're left wanting more wholesome gays, the webcomic is up on the internet. (and the netflix show and first few chapters differ quite a bit from one another.)

[@alinerocha1258]

i hope you all get to see more of Tao's side especially in the next episodes and hopefully in the s2 too because for those who haven't read the graphic comics maybe it's a totally different experience, i don't see Tao as possessive and he's just different with Charlie making friends because Nick is one of "the boys" and many of them bullied Charlie last year and the bullying was not a regular one to Charlie, you will see in the next seasons how it affected and still affects him for real and Tao was his only friend at the time, Tao knows things about him that at the moment no one knows yet (and i won't tell because it could be a trigger) but anyways he's such a good friend but his concern and his insecurity and fear of being alone makes him have some behaviors that make him seem possessive but you can see how happy he is with Elle making friends and you will see even more in the future as he slowly develops and again, hopefully in season two we'll see even more of his character!!

[@marleyslego]

I just wanna say that even though I am still really young, I grew up between two very strict, religious, abusive/neglative households and I remember I had never seen LGBTQIA+ media until I watched Adventure Time and I remember watching Marceline and Princess Bubblegum kiss and my parents turned off the TV and told me I was too young to be watching stuff like that. Now I'm a happy non- binary, lesbian and all of this media makes me just so emotional

[@lorenzomendonca2706]

I think it’s absolutely criminal to interrupt the reaction in between episodes 3-4 and 7-8! My poor anxious gay heart CANNOT coop with it!!! [cries in homossexual]😭

[@officialcecilscott]

Oh my god, your energy is super infectious. I feel like all the feels I get internally you're able to express externally. It's so refreshing to see someone so honest with their thoughts and emotions while they watch without trying to force themselves to "react" to everything. Nice reaction, I subscribed!

[@jade.kamiya4396]

The Tara and Darcy dance scene is one of my favorite scenes. I cried tears of joy when I first watched it and now I get so excited every time I get to that part. It's just so beautiful and celebratory and it gave me hope that I could be in a situation like that one day.

[@ravenlockhart0925]

This episode was an absolute rollercoaster. I felt like I was struggling to breath during the build up of their first kiss, and then cried tears of happiness when they did. Then those tears turned into devastation when Charlie broke down in the car. And when Nick showed up in the rain at the end... I can't with this show; its too good.

[@zoeschmitt1624]

I love how in most scenes of Charlie and Nick together at the party, they’re bathed in bisexual lighting :D Like even the party lights are saying bi people exist

[@coldsolitude4417]

being a bi man I can say you are right. It's harder for us to open and I'm glad you acknowledge it. most people don't care

[@dkscribe8896]

The rainbows in the background during the dance scene was so beautiful. I hope Nick does well making things up to Charlie. I love that the main relationship is gay, and I wish my high school experience was more like what it is in this show. Yeah, there's the homophobic bullies, but at least people are able to be more open about who they love like Tara was able to easily tell Nick at the party that she had a girlfriend without caring much for who overheard.

[@leonstrife9655]

I just wanna say that I've watched this whole series 4 times and I love viewing your reaction videos. You echo my own feelings and it feels so good. Please do the entire season!

[@mamabeth834]

With Tao, especially once you find out about his dad, it completely makes sense that he is insanely protective and possessive of his friendships.

[@roo1014]

With Amphibia ending soon, I think these are good shows to consider doing next: - Gravity Falls - Centaurworld - Genndy Tartakovsky's PRIMAL

[@cabra0693]

+ kipo and infinity train maybe

[@doodlebugdivi]

@@cabra0693 yes kipo!!!!

[@harlankilmon998]

Thank you for responding the kiss at the dance the way I did. It's one of the most perfectly directed, timed, acted, props, and visuals. and that volume increase! The best! That one scene, for the girls and Nick, perfect. Perfect!

[@alananimus9145]

So nick didn't ask Imogen to the party. She asked him to ask her to the party.

[@TsahayluFa]

Your reactions are similar to mine. Your paranoia over the camera being in the room. You expecting the kiss to come later and be a drawn out process. The queer community has been conditioned for bad shit to always pop up and go down. That's why I think many of us experience a lot of joy at the earnest moments like the girls kissing on the dance floor--- especially older queer folks who never had these types of wholesome stories (as you pointed out).

[@lostdmg7511]

Thanks for that segment about male queerness being something that society is far less willing to be accepted. No one ever really acknowledges it. I know that the past 5 years have been huge for the LGBTQ+ community, but a good 90% of the things that made that progress have been sapphic in nature. But yeah, it’s rough. Thank you for acknowledging it

[@qwertyuiop-oj1sd]

omg i want the next reaction so bad 😭i love how you react to the episodes!! more power!!

[@finnyc.260]

Saaame I'm so sad she didn't post the next one yet I'm like freaking out!

[@lazy9099]

AAAAAA THEY'VE KISS IN THIS EPISODE?!?! AAAAAA I think I'll have a panic attack later when I watch this

[@aliexpresskinnie]

Nah bruh I cried of happiness 💀

[@lecciciapires2166]

In my opinion Tao's reactions to Charlie are not only from his fear of being abandoned, but mostly come from the fact that Charlie was heavily bullied not so long ago. He commented about how Nick hang out with guys that are not so great, so he is worried that Charlie is gonna end up being bullied just for being near Nick. This also explains why his father says "call me if you need me" instead of "have fun", since Charlie's bullying is still fresh in everyone's minds

[@jonnysetzler5859]

The moment of Tara and Darcy kissing at the party made me cry too ;-; it's just so beautiful seeing two gay people being able to just be open and happy and in love, and seeing Nick's face watching them, I think that's really when he started to realise that's what he wanted with charlie, it's just such a well done moment. Also whenever I listen to Clearest Blue (the song) I cry bc I see that moment in my mind again

[@NumberFiveYT]

I look forward to your reactions to each episode! I squealed so much when Tara and Darcy kissed in this episode, I was so happy that they were so happy! And also that moment with Nick and Charlie alone - I could FEEL how confusing everything was for Nick, like a part of him wanted to fight it but the other part overcame the fear to kiss Charlie. God I love this show!

[@olly-kai]

the rainbow dance scene made all of us cry... with joy!

[@johnking5174]

The director knew how to tug the hearts of all fans.

[@adiksaff]

12:18 - Appropriate reaction to the pure awesomeness on display! I'm tearing with appreciation too!! Queen your genuine reactions are the BEST!! Can't wait for the next ep!

[@randomly_rebecca]

The number of times I have seen this kiss scene with its awkwardly brave talk before it............................. And still, watching it now, I get goosebumps all over again!

[@Nicole-zk6rw]

10:08 I think the best thing about this part is that in the graphic novel Nick actually said 'Happy f*cking birthday' when he left

[@mariale1808]

One thing i LOVED about heartstopper is that every time i thought something was gonna go wrong because its Netflix and we need drama from lack of communication this show said BITCH NO, WE ARE THE POSITIVE SHOW YOU WERE WAITING FOR ♡

[@duskidca5519]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING SO FRICKING LONG FOR THIS VIDEO TO EXISTTT!!

[@therealalexcohen]

I also saw someone talking about how overwhelming it probably was when he was researching and really only seeing all these scary stories about how hard it is to be queer and that definitely added to his emotions in that moment

[@diogosimao]

The rainbow scene is such an amazing scene because we have the L flag just before the rainbow stars shining, and we also have the B flag all over the place too with the light. Like..Nick is full cover by the B flag colors (we also have the G flag colors after, when he and Charlie go to that room).

[@bamburn04]

So glad you noticed the colors when Nick and Charlie were running. They did great with this episode with the lighting cuz, it foreshadows a bit. You're one of the only few reactors that noticed the lights, other than the rainbow ones for Tara and Darcy, were a specific type of colors that represent something.

[@johnnewton1167]

love ur reactions! more please. my reaction was just like you. with every scene, you'd be expecting some kind of drama, tension or conflict to happen but it didn't. and that's actually kinda realistic. not everything that happens has to lead to some complex stuff. sometimes it's just easily resolved. love this show so much

[@vini3266]

This just makes me smile so much. Seriously, my cheeks hurt so much between episodes that I couldn't binge the series

[@nadiasayedkhaiyum3574]

Your reaction to the whole kiss scene was literally me😭❤. The sparks when they touched pinkies😭😭😭

[@Berlinscott1]

Elijah gives off supportive mom vibes and I love it 😭

[@Idk_who_i_am435]

I personally am a teenager figuring myself out and these videos are helping me figure myself out more and more

[@BigKy-Mart]

Gosh, I can relate to Charlie and Nick so much. Nick more so in my case, but regardless. For me, I first started realizing that I was "different" from the other guys maybe junior year of High School? I didn't have much time for girls, since I was in different sports, extra curriculars, and then home stuff. So, people started calling me "gay" and "f-word". I didn't really understand why, as at the time, I was more interested in girls. *TW* My senior year is when it finally started to click for me, I was talking with someone much like Charlie was. And I was sort of acting like Ben, not wanting people to know. However, I ended up being SAed, and it put me off from trying to be with anyone for awhile. I wasn't sure who I was, so I started doing those "Am I Gay" tests and getting results that honestly surprised me. I still didn't know what that meant for me. Coming from a Catholic family, and going to a Catholic University once I was set to graduate. *TW over* Once I was finally in uni, I finally was able to realize that maybe I am in fact gay, as I was trying to go out with women, and didn't quite feel a spark so to speak. It took me another two years after that to actually meet up with another guy for the first time and held his hand. Realized that I was actually "gay" in a way. I've now been with my partner for what will be 8 years this August. This series is so amazingly good, it's realistic. It's so special to me, which takes a lot, as I find it difficult to relate to most television characters. But when they're so much like you, and their experiences are so similar, it's difficult not to. Thank you for doing this react series for this. It really helps you to see it from other perspectives, and seeing stuff for a second time, in my case, helps you catch things that I didn't the first time. (Like Charlie asking Nick if he'd kiss someone who isn't a girl. Nick says I don't know. Charlie asks if he'd kiss him, and he says. Ugh! THIS was sooooo much my experience) I've subscribed, and I look forward to more of these, thank you again! 💙

[@julietaramos9820]

10:15 Omg I thought the same AJHSAJHSJSH 10:09 The fact that in the comic Nick says "Happy fucking bday" 😭

[@pollyfossil8466]

Just wanted to say after about 3 rewatches of your reactions how much I love them. You manage to be both fun and light-hearted, while also commenting on the sometimes painful issues the show brings up. You are a beautiful, charismatic person! Really looking forward to watching S2 with you!

[@da96103]

Every reactor of episode 3: This place is huge.

[@SwoonerProductions]

This reaction made my day happier

[@javipiquerolopez3675]

I’m from Spain 🇪🇸, and is amazing how I can understand your English , is really easy to watch your videos and understand all what you’re saying , new subscriber Love u 🏳️‍🌈

[@Matt-zo9hi]

LOVED seeing your reactions to these episodes.

[@Cloudy_Chaos.]

The "Oh fuck, are you serious?" when you heard the other guys during the kiss moment, portrayed EXACTLY how I felt- I was like "Are you fucking kidding me rn? Welp... Here come incredible misunderstandings-"

[@danniecerda]

Okay I need you to post more often your reactions on Heartstopper! I can't wait every friday! Your reaction is so wholesome, funny, and genuine.

[@justinharlin4869]

This series was one of my recommended videos after watching someone else react to Heartstopper and I am so happy I decided to watch your videos. I love your energy. It's like I am rewatching it for the first time with you. Thank you for making this!

[@TS-mt6bo]

I am obsessed with this show and have already binge watched it like 7 times. Like you i wish that I would have had such positive representation of LGBTQA+ when i was growing up to help me figure out who and what i was and to help me sort out my feelings and my identity. It touches my heart to see not only two gay boys but also two lesbian girls and a transgendered girl being shown in such a wonderful and positive way and that it will open the door for so many LGBTQA+ youth teens and young adults to have the courage to be able to be themselves and to be unapologetic about who they are. ❤🌈 The LGBTQA+ community need to lift up each other and support each other not just as one community but as one family. Together we are stronger than we are divided. You and all LGBTQA+ people are my brothers and sisters and you have my love and support because we are IN THIS TOGETHER!!!! ❤❤❤🌈 I love everything about this show and the new relationships that have been made and the friendships that have been made as well between the characters. Tao comes off as very angry and that everyone is against him when really his friends are still there and maybe they have other things going on in their own lives but at the end of the day they are still his friends. But i think we have all known or had a friend like Tao who expects everyone to constantly be with them at all times and never have any other friendships or relationships outside of the group or friendship with strickly them and it can cause issues and comes off as possessive and jealous and at times immature and petty. Even though Tao has a concern for Charlie's well being as his friend and doesn't want him to get hurt but at the same time he us hurting Charlie by always being bitter and mean towards his friendship/ relationship with Nick. I really hope there will be a season 2 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@finnyc.260]

Omg I don't feel like I'm a crazy person anymore I've rewatched it so many times too🙏🏻thank you forbbeing just as obsessed as me🙏🏻

[@TS-mt6bo]

@@finnyc.260 I am glad that you love it just as much as me.😊❤ It has been a long time since a show has come along that has drawn me in so much and has me watching it over and over and over again and still has me wanting to watch it again and to never get tired of it. It truly is an AMAZING SHOW!!!! ❤

[@finnyc.260]

@@TS-mt6bo to be honest it's getting me through life rn. I recently had someone super important to me die and this show has kept me from deep depression. It couldn't have come out at a better time to be honest.

[@TS-mt6bo]

@@finnyc.260 My deepest condolences to you on your loss. I pray that you can find comfort. This show is helping so many people .

[@ay_ayeron]

I’m so happy I found your channel! I feel so safe here, and comfortable! I’m so glad to be apart of this community!🏳️‍🌈💕

[@Khikemax]

You emanate such a positive energy. I scream everytime you scream. Aaaaaarg, seeing you react to these shows makes me love them even more 😍😍😍

[@LousoMiso27]

I love your reactions to these, its so accurate to mine and honestly, I'm very happy that now theres many shows, books and movies that have more LGBTQ in it.

[@kilenacoste5953]

I love it so much. There should be a season 2

[@Upset_Coffee]

Cant help but notice the lighting on Nick in this episode after watching the whole 8 eps

[@tjsingletonjr]

In an interview Kit Connor (Nick) said that he doesn't cry easily on command, but this scene did bring it out more naturally. He used his own experiences of understanding himself as motivation for the character. He has said that although he his comfortable with his sexuality, he doesn't want to a label at this time, so let's not make any assumptions about his orientation or what those experiences were that he was drawing on in this scene. He could have been questioning himself in a completely different area. I struggled with these questions over 30 years ago, before I had access to internet. I couldn't Google it back then, but the feeling was the same.

[@dillychan]

I think people forget that he's feeling overwhelmed reading about hate crimes, conversion therapy & opposition to LGBT+ rights not just because it is what he may eventually face but because he's glimpsed into what Charlie definitely will or has faced and considering how much he cares for him, that must have added to the anguish :(

[@catszs]

“MY GOLDEN RETRIEVER” NO CAUSE WHY DID WE HAVE THE SAME REACTION I WAS HYPING HIM UP! LIKE YA GOO NICK!

[@ericanelson8033]

🤣 love your reactions! 💟 I had the same reaction to the dance scene too it was beautiful 🌈 I wish this show was around when I was in highschool and college

[@ariscent]

tao is not actually jealous of charlie making new friends, he’s being protective, they don’t explain it quite well on the show but when charlie was bullied last year he only had tao to help him and tao seeing that charlie is near to people that seems the same as the people that used to bullied him makes tao really worried and protective, he just doesn’t want charlie to end up hurt for having some “silly crush” on a rugby popular lad (we know nick is not like the rest of the group but tao doesn’t, we can’t forget that part). btw, i love your reactions!!!!

[@sophiakelly6314]

I love your reactions!!! It’s exactly how I react when I watch tv shows 💕

[@soropodo7918]

I always interpreted it as nick going to the friends to say anything he needs to to get them to move on so he can go back to Charlie because if he ignored them they would definitely find him and Charlie

[@brennofran]

It's funny... (actually very sad) that we queer ppl always assume something bad it's going to happen because we didn't grow up watching possitive lgbt content, most of them has tragic endings and or a LOT of struggle and fight to get the somewhat happy ending. So the whole rant about the camera and something miss placed makes us feel so anxious. that feeling made me watch the whole show in one night and read all the books on the other day just to feel safe about happens to them. i'm 27 now, but nothing made me feel like the 13 old me so happy.

[@seav80]

I think this was the best reaction to episode 3 that I have seen so far. 😍

[@RustyDez]

I just remembered when I deleted all my search history when trynna figure out if I was gay because I thought my parents were homophobic. Thankfully they aren't and they're both super supportive (I'm a lesbian and non binary :D) and they even got me a pronoun badge! It really sucks that some other don't get the support they deserve though, but there will always be at least one person who does

[@YaeMiko-600]

Finally another lesbian and non binary person

[@coletraper1]

OMG! I’ve seen this show about 20 times and I still started to cry hearing you talk about Darcy and Tara’s moment!

[@CharlieSolan-vm1ns]

I just wanted to thank you for being here. You have always been my comfort when I was figuring out my gender identity. Your one of the main reasons I got through it, I can now proudly call myself a transgender male!

[@sorchamiana]

Your surprise and excitement at the end was perfect! 🥰😍 I remember being so happy for Charlie when Nick showed up at the door! 🎉✨️