omg this is so CUTE, I'm losing my mind!! ~ Heartstopper EP1&2 Reaction ~

Hey guys, I'm back with another video!! So, in todays video we are starting another series!! "Heartstopper" is a new Netflix series that has people going crazy over it on social media. It is based around LGBTQIA characters and I had heard that it has such good representation for what most of us go through growing up. So I was so excited to sit down and start this one, and let's just say I understand the hype already and I've only seen 2 episodes!! Enjoy xo
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[@BradEvans21]

To clarify: New instalments will be happening every weekend! They will be posted on Patreon Thursday and Friday, then the two episodes will be edited and uploaded on Saturday’s xo

[@FernandaAlves-ys6dq]

Thank God

[@v4mpiril3y]

i just watched ep 3 and it gets juicy btw!! i hope you watch it in a upcoming video!

[@_oGaymer]

You should really watch Young Royals after this! The drama is a little bit heavier, but the love between the two boys bloom in a delightful way... 👌🏾

[@heartstxpper838]

I am addicted

[@mark_ullmann]

Lowkey loving the fact that your post-edit text matches your shirt

[@tanita6234]

There's so many people saying this is "too positive" and "too perfect" as if the younger generation can't dream with healthy, nice relationships just cause the old ones are traumatizated, I LOVE this being so cute and wholesome, we needed this 🥰🥺 and finally the gay doesn't end up with his closeted bully 🥳

[@1980daminick]

I've seen nothing but positive reactions. I'm 41. I love that younger generations have it better.

[@tanita6234]

@@1980daminick SO GLAD you think like that🥺

[@lindblumpickles3407]

I’m 29 and absolutely LOVED the positivity. It actually caught me off guard because I’m so used to tragic gay stories. It was a welcomed change of pace.

[@lilywhetsell8106]

Exactly but its also not 100% idealic. Theres still homophobia and struggles but it focuses more on overcoming that than just trauma and depressing shit. Theres definitely more mental health involved further into the novels but i wont spoil exactly what happens. Still, even with tackling harder subjects alice oseman manages to keep the overall message positive. Its my fav younger gen lgbt show (well, live action at least haha) rn and i just want something like this for wlw too. The way alice writes is so perfect.

[@tanita6234]

@@lilywhetsell8106 yes i know!! I still think people shouldn't* be acting as if only the negative things are "realistic" there's love in the real world and they should be able to have standards for it, it is realistic to want a Nick Nelson or a charlie spring, it is realistic to say NO to people like Ben and his lack of affective responsibility. Just like in the "Hetero love world", it happens the same thing, almost anyone believes that love it's not entirely real but there's super beautiful love stories, novels, series, movies etc and I think we deserve this kind of love stories too, don't we? Only for kids to know that they can ask for more and they deserve more (obviously, Hetero love life is way more easy, I'm not comparing, I'm just saying it's nice to have this too, a healthy, romantic, nice love story even in the bad times they supported each other, and they still together with strong love)

[@lila_claire]

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

[@alexanderprevost8236]

Love, Simon could NEVER

[@lamp8887]

yesss i agree 100%, i love how it shows that you cant look like a sexuality, this show is so wholesome yet realistic and i love the representation it provides, it completely breaks the stereotypes in such an authentic way

[@romanv.8395]

@@lamp8887 it's anything but realistic: such people, such cartoonish boys, such blandly saccharine twists just don't exist outside a PG-13 TV show.

[@sicilyperez6211]

@@romanv.8395 it does, it’s incredibly realistic in fact, the awkward moments because it’s your first relationship, the taking time to figure out your sexuality in a healthy way, it’s very realistic for gen Z as the generation grew up in a more accepting time period, they understand that what they feel is valid, the show is very open and lighthearted while also subtlety dealing with heavy subjects, such as bullying, being outed, internal homophobia, early signs of ED, this show is so important to people of the lgbtq+ community aswell as ally’s or people who are trying to understand what’s it’s like, I had very similar experiences to Nick Nelson and I liked that I could easily relate to a character and their struggles, don’t say its “not realistic” because maybe YOU don’t relate to it but literally thousands of people on Twitter tweet daily about how much they could relate to the show and its characters and how they were glad that we were actually getting healthy lgbtq+ representation in the media.

[@sicilyperez6211]

@@romanv.8395 and yes it’s cartoonish but that’s because the show itself is based on a webcomic.

[@Tollkirschenkind]

I'm a straight woman in my 30s with a cold, dead heart and I watched all episodes in one day and couldn't stop smiling. This show is so heartwarming and basically all I needed in these times. I need more seasons!

[@BradEvans21]

PAHAHAHAHA 😂😂😂

[@InThisEssayIWill...]

SAME! It's so precious and warm and relatable. It takes me back to my first school crushes and it's so wonderful to see LGBTQ characters just get that same normal sweet treatment! Everyone deserves to have this.

[@_luciasanchez]

Same girl!

[@mariami1990]

straight women in their 30s who loved heartstopper squad

[@maevegresham3971]

Same! (Well, mostly straight)

[@camillestephens1378]

omfg "I dont just fall for any guy who's nice to me" "yeah you fall for knobheads as well" i fuckin wheezed out. loud. lmao

[@vikio452]

Yes, Charlie's got diverse tastes

[@audreym3908]

My CC said "no beds" for some reason

[@mnades012]

this show is so fucking heartwarming :,) smiling like an idiot the whole way through, loved ur reaction as always

[@BradEvans21]

THANK YOU!!

[@couldbahappychic1217]

Same

[@oceanlover3530]

I was crying most the whole way through. I’m such a cry baby. It’s exhausting. Lol ✌🏻🙂✌🏻

[@nottyler9193]

It’s actually heartstopping 😂

[@chaoscolby]

I was crying most of the time actually hahaha...

[@scottward7850]

What made this show stand out for me was the telling of a gay love story but through the lens of 14-15 year olds. We tend to forget being gay is not just an adult experience. And they told this love story in a beautifully ,relatable way

[@G1NZOU]

Absolutely, often media while improving in showing more LGBTQ+ people fall down the same route of confident adult who knows who they like and how to flirt. This is refreshing as it shows the relatable figuring out of feelings for teens, and it's so tastefully done and wholesome.

[@takentoday]

Ironically, this seemed to me to be - yes about teens - but otherwise it's really mature. There is conflict and miscommunication but the characters mostly talk about it before reacting, very refreshing compared to a lot of the drama we've seen before.

[@potter286]

Alice Oseman told the story in the most beautiful way possible

[@fart63]

@@potter286honestly I think her comics are not well written. The show is certainly much better.

[@dysmissme7343]

Well put!!

[@serperiorandtheanimator9216]

I would also like to point out that like- I like that Charlie isn’t completely defenseless when it comes to fending people off- he just wants to avoid using violence. Also- the same goes for Nick- yes he CAN throw a punch and yes he CAN defend people, but he’s not like this jealous roided alpha male bullshit like flipping Edward from twilight or some BULLCRAP like that- he’s just like Ayo sTop

[@addicat3408]

😂yes

[@kia5284]

ALPHA MALE BULLSHIT HELPPP

[@canny_linguist]

Took a lot of courage to tell Ben to leave him alone

[@guiltypleasure2087]

"ayo stop" 😂😂

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

I just imagined Nick doing his *angry bi walk* and say "Ayo stop!" I'm cackling

[@sophieknowles770]

I adore the fact that they FINALLY added some bi representation in!!!!! I could actually relate to Nick it was so nice.

[@catalinaperez1302]

YESSS FINALLY!!!! I relate to him too 😭

[@G1NZOU]

THIS As a bi guy I totally related to Nick

[@DeeFightingDreamer]

literally tho? It didn't even clock in the first time I watched the show. I was like "oh he's bi, that's so cute, he's like me! Maybe that's why I have such a soft spot for him! :)" Cue 3 rewatches later, and it hit me "WAIT WE FINALLY HAVE SOME BI REPRESENTATION???? AND IT'S THIS GOOD???"

[@dreamingofthemoon]

@@DeeFightingDreamerLITERALLY 💕💜💙

[@phlegm_globber]

I’ve literally only ever seen this show with bi people in 😭 I really relate tho. I took an unhealthy amount of am I gay quizzes last year lollll

[@ellagrace2607]

i’ve rewatched this show 5 times. it’s truly free therapy. both the show and the graphic novels will always hold a special place in my heart 🤍

[@lamp8887]

THERE ARE GRAPHIC NOVELS

[@lamp8887]

OMG

[@ThyRandomGuy]

@@lamp8887 yes there are!! :D

[@rainbowspoonie]

I've watched it over 5 times and binged the graphic novels too!! 😭

[@g4briel011]

@@lamp8887 Yes!

[@sophiarenx7032]

I never cry watching TV but omg this show just had so many relatable moments with Nick figuring himself out!! Him looking up the am I gay quiz really brought me back 😭

[@BradEvans21]

i literally HAVE DONE THAT. and the answer was obviously yes ahahaha

[@bobbimorse8460]

A Bisexual figuring it out from Pirates of The Caribbean is the most relateable thing on this planet istg

[@Ava-xr9bb]

@@bobbimorse8460 as a bisexual i can confirm very realistic💀

[@Camilasolleiva]

@@bobbimorse8460 I, a bisexual, approve this message

[@dwell7315]

@@bobbimorse8460 I SAID THE SAME THING! I mean I'm as gay as I possibly can be but Keira Knightley still makes me feel something, plus you have Orlando Bloom AND Johnny Depp? the very definition of sexual awakening

[@daneroberts1996]

From now on every time I rewatch their meeting scene I’m gonna think “Charlie calm down you just fucken laid eyes on him” 😂

[@scarlettptheoriginal]

This! And also the first scene with Ben and "AAABsolutely not!" 😂

[@TheHollycopter]

Your editing is *chef's kiss*, laughed so much, love your review!

[@j.k5840]

The cereal edit just made me laugh so hard!! 😭

[@camilaniram]

"if you couldn't tell i'm somewhat homosexual" LMAOOO ily. this show is so fucking cute!!!!!!!!!

[@loozerbebz]

Heartstopper made me REALLY jealous of nick and Charlie's relationship. I have NEVER seen a couple this cute in my life.

[@user-kl9ys9qo6u]

Exactly like that makes no sense they're literally the meaning of couples goals.😢❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Rebe8d89AH]

I'm a bi black woman. Our reactions to every situation were the same haha. Especially, Ben's problematic self, the audacity 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@dreamingofthemoon]

Omgg me kinda too! (I'm biracial) Hope to see a Black bi person soon!!

[@tjsingletonjr]

Every reaction video I've seen has been the same - immediate dislike of Ben as soon as he cuts off Charlie's answer with a kiss. It's a big red flag!

[@MK_1Ultra]

I was so humbled by how wholesome it was. No nasty talk, sex or innuendo. Just clean puppy ❤️

[@tjsingletonjr]

There is a place for celebrating puppy love! And it means a teen can watch it willing parents and not be uncomfortable.

[@MK_1Ultra]

@@tjsingletonjr Agreed! We need more of this

[@Honey_Bear-wu3ce]

…….you should read the books :,) specifically Nick & Charlie

[@tolerateitate]

yeah all of that is in the comics so u might wanna stick to the show😭

[@lisaistryingtolive]

​@@Honey_Bear-wu3ceit still focuses on love and caring about each other and not just sex.

[@danielliammellywood3139]

As a 14-year-old boy that is extremely confused about his sexuality and knows that his parents won’t ever accept anything but being straight, this show speaks out to me in ways my therapist hasn’t.

[@xXeatingtoastersXx]

Same but with gender my parents are gonna hate me but anyways you ok?

[@danielliammellywood3139]

@@xXeatingtoastersXx Holding up the best I can buddy, you?

[@mielxd4136]

X2 same 😞😞but im bi

[@phillstanford6036]

So I'm a straight male and saw this show in the background and it caught my attention and I ended up actually watching this and wow, this made me feel real pain for gay kids in school or in general who struggle with identity.the actor playing Nick did phenomenal Im sorry for any one whose been bullied for being different it's bs and I'm glad this show became so popular. I have a feeling this show is going to help a lot of kids feel comfortable

[@G1NZOU]

Thank you for being a straight ally. Shows like this hopefully help lots of straight kids also relate to their LGBT friends as well, and hopefully help people both straight and not to be more open and comfortable with themselves.

[@SN-vn6wb]

im in the same boat. its a beautiful show :)

[@gwilliams5901]

I literally fell into a mini depression after watching this It was extremely adorable but made me feel lonely as hell! Plus Tori is my spirit animal!

[@wanderx8059]

Same! It just made me feel even more lonely haha, and it's a bit sad that a lot of gay teenagers don't get to live such lovely stories..

[@xluisboxx]

Same here. I'm going through a lot of emotions right now after watching the whole show. It's like it made me miss someone who I don't even know yet lol

[@DavidBittt]

It made me feel like I’ll never get this type of relationship. I relate to Charlie allot and hope to one day find someone like nick. Or someone at least half as good as him. It gets lonely and depressing when no one cares about your emotions and how youre doing.

[@xluisboxx]

@@DavidBittt yeah, even though the series is great it causes you to fall under the illusion that love is like that and we live in a world where everything is so sexualized that is hard to find someone with genuine kind emotions. Of course it's possible but i doubt the relationship portrayed in the series is close to most real relationships.

[@DavidBittt]

@@xluisboxx true. These types of relationships can definitely exist but I’ve noticed because of hookup culture and Grindr it’s harder to find. I wish everyone hope though to find who makes them happy and hopefully i will find someone as well😊

[@82evene]

"I need a Nick in my life". Everyone.

[@graphiquejack]

I need a Charlie. He’s the poster boy for ride or die. Would do anything to protect his friends and loved ones. Nick is cute, and sweet, but he frequently lets his own fears override his sense of doing the right thing by others. He uses Imogen as a beard and frequently lets Charlie take the heat because he’s not willing to put himself in harm’s way. I know in his heart he’s a good kid and means well, but let’s not pretend he’s perfect. His flaws are understandable and relatable, but I think the fans idolize him for doing the bare minimum, frankly. Charlie is actually much better at protecting Nick than Nick is in protecting Charlie, and Nick is bigger, stronger, older and more popular.

[@CrystalOkonkwo99]

“ I pledge allegiance, to the Rainbow flag, of the Untied States of Charlie And to the republic, for which Nick stands, one nation under Tao Indivisible, with Ben and Harry in Jail and justice for all”

[@TheBc99]

Under Tao 🤣

[@jvlixn]

sksksksksk

[@chickendoodlesoup5478]

*and justice for Elle

[@audreym3908]

We need ones for Darcy, Tara, and Issac

[@canny_linguist]

And while we're on Netflix shows also justice for Barb 😁

[@OliveXOil2]

I really didn’t want to watch this show because I don’t want to feel to lonely… But now after seeing how wholesome this is I have no choice 😭

[@BradEvans21]

watch it!! it’s so so good!

[@OliveXOil2]

@@BradEvans21 Update: just watched the whole thing in one go and now I can for sure say WORTH IT!✨

[@BradEvans21]

@@OliveXOil2 omggg!! i’m so excited to carry on with it

[@peerlesscucumber9522]

this series got me all giggly kicking my feet in the air squealing crying sobbing laughing.

[@charlottecarpio252]

Istg the song going “why am I like this” as we close up on Nick’s eyes tearing up questioning himself is just chef’s kiss 🤌

[@JacobMinger]

Nick gives off so much golden retriever energy and I just want to protect him and Charlie forever.

[@Banyo__]

This is the only Netflix series I have truly binged from start to finish. This was so well done. You felt like these kids were legitimately in high school and not 30 playing 17 (which they actually are like 18, 19, and 20 IRL) which made it feel more authentic. It wasn't patronizing, it wasn't preachy, it wasn't about someone finding out they are pregnant/have HIV, and for the love of god it wasn't about the super flamboyant gay which seems to be the only gay character that ever sees the light of day on shows!!!! I hope there will be a season 2.

[@G1NZOU]

I was considering getting Netflix for ages but this show is the one that made me finally pull the trigger, and I binged it in less than 24 hours. So well done and relevant, and inclusive without feeling forced or like they were just ticking boxes.

[@v31.48]

Good news: 2 more seasons are coming!

[@Banyo__]

@@v31.48 amazing!!!

[@BellyJae]

I can’t wait!!! Ahhhhh!!! If you’ve read the graphic novels, you know they’re doing the Paris trip and diving a bit more into Charlie’s eating disorder and probably his mental health. I really hope they did the scene where Tori kicks David’s phone out of his hand!!!

[@Staykid92]

As a bi, trans dude it is so nice to have a show with such amazing and varied representation of the community. So heartwarming. I wish this had existed when I was a teen

[@youmeandgravity]

Let's talk about how his Cahrlie's sister is the best character in the show. She's just always there for a reality check when it's necessary. I stan.

[@romanv.8395]

She's the only reason I kept watching.

[@demirkazanasmaz6097]

She is unique and cool that I am in love with her

[@jennifern2403]

I also relate to few characters in the show, but she definitely hits different!

[@ZiqZeqe]

Ahh yesss💀I LOVE HER SO MUCH , her expressionless face is great and the way she comforts Charlie is beautiful

[@lamp8887]

this show is dead ass the best and most wholesome representation ive ever seen and i absolutely love it

[@paige18]

agreed

[@BlackFox15]

I love how he is identifying with Charlie 😂 "he likes us?"

[@graphiquejack]

I think most of us are Charlie’s, but want a Nick… though I want another Charlie… I think he’s just an angel… all he’s gone through and he’s still ride or die for his boy no matter what. My only criticism of Charlie is sometimes he sacrifices his own safety, needs and feelings for those he cares about, when he also needs to take care of himself more. With a little more confidence and self love, he’d be perfect.

[@uncontrollablelaugh]

"I don't just fall for any guy who's nice to me" "No you fall for knobheads as well" 🤣

[@Maple_Wc]

You know what makes heartstopper even better? Brad Evans

[@jazzy1dlover3]

“awe…guys, i’m lonely.” felt that in my bones 😭💀 also i can’t wait for you to finish the season. this show is pretty adorable and i am in love. i want a season two already lol !!! have a good day or night whenever you’re reading this 💗💗

[@BrysonBurgess2007]

Watched it in one sitting, and cried my eyes out! But as a gay teen, related so much to this, and I think we need more shows like this. We NEED a Season 2!

[@BellyJae]

I’m sure you know by now but it’s coming!!!!!! Paris trip!!!! 😍😍

[@marinjacobs]

when he said “i need a nick in my life,” i was like “good sir you haven’t even gotten to the best part of it yet,”

[@ikhlas828]

I cannot express how much I adore this show, as a bisexual, 14 year old girl this has helped me so much on my journey of discovering my sexuality, especially with my homophobic and religious parents.

[@zelo4290]

19:29 And we have Isaac xD He's canonically AroAce! 💚💜 This show just has so much representation, it's amazing 😅

[@danakchampion]

Isaac gets funnier every time I rewatch.

[@ZiggyonMars]

I’m an unlabelled 16 year old girl, and after being in a relationship with a narcissist, this show was a breath of fresh air. Plus I now have a big crush on Kit Connor.

[@jimmimccowin5232]

ME TOOOO💀💀we Stan kit Connor 😭😭 idk what I am

[@Charlie-uh3nd]

"Yes here we are the library " *the more you know* I CHOCKED LAUGHING

[@Psych911]

This show was so freakin cute but as a 30-something millennial it made me super depressed. Be free, Gen Z

[@dreamingofthemoon]

Thank you!! Hope you can heal through the new shows and changes💕💜💙

[@emmawooldridge89]

Omg me too, totally made me feel love and depressed at the same time

[@rubyobrien4289]

What I loved is that the cast fit the characters of the books perfectly and it was Infact corresponding with the book it just like ugh amazing

[@eduardobarria7181]

Charlie is so funny, Nick liked him at first sight, he saw it and crushed on him immediately haha. That's why later Tao's apprehensions are understood, who tells him "it's another one of your silly crushes" haha

[@B1gG003r]

Fun fact I've seen heartstopper..13 times in about 8 months and read the comics 4-5 times. It takes me exactly 5 hours and 48 minutes to read the comics,bc my attention span is horseshit, and the show takes me 3 hours and 27 minutes to finish...I dont think i have a obession or anything😊

[@julietmosby4235]

Heartstopper has defo become a new comfort show. Like it's just so wholesome and sweet and I loved every second of it. The way it's shot, the animation, the banging sound track,( also the cast looks like teens not full on grown adults) its literally so good

[@misti-step]

just finished this show last night!! so excited for u to watch!!

[@BradEvans21]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@bobbimorse8460]

I cried my eyes out to this series, but for once it’s not bcus it’s absolutely DEPRESSING it’s because it’s genuinely the cutest thing ever

[@patriziadesandre3927]

"I need a Nick in my life... A little older of course" SAME 🙈❣️

[@amandadougherty6615]

Teacher: “What, do you want me to tell you to break up with him?” Brad: “I do. I will- break up with him. RN. DO IT BABES!”

[@rhonielryanymbong3327]

So.. I'm revisiting these vids after the release of season 2 of heartstopper. 😂😂😂 It's nice to be feeling like a teenager again. Makes me wish I had the same experiences and feelings way back then. I love these reactions. ❤

[@alwaysthequietones8605]

I love that this little heartwarming LGBTQIA+ show is pulling in Euphoria reaction number of views (both you and the show deserve!)! Loved this reaction and can't wait for the next one. You're quickly becoming one of my favourite reaction channels!

[@BradEvans21]

Awww thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@jamhilario72218]

Ikr. Don't get me wrong Euphoria was great and has a lot of life essons but not every teenager does drugs and party all the time which is hard to relate sometimes. Some teenager just want to live their lives and be in love! I love both of the shows tbh 💛

[@Spiralobsession]

I am living for these reaction videos! There's no way it would be healthy watching this show 5 times in a week without having videos like this to change it up a little bit. I love your genuine investment, I feel the same about this show.

[@theanyktos]

😂😂I've seen a couple reactors be so surprised about Tara and Darcy being together and I'm over here like... by the french class scene we been knew.

[@jonatafontela5595]

I think I guessed it on the "best gal pals" hahahha

[@dontdeletethexos]

So excited to see you react to this, it's a beautiful heartwarming story (perfectly adapted from the graphic novel) about two people who fall in love, who just so happen to be male. This is the kind of representation we need in the world (don't get me wrong I love the drama, but it's nice to just have wholesome content sometimes)

[@BradEvans21]

absolutely

[@jgadadi]

OMG I need a full series reaction! I just finished the series and I CRIED like a baby. I'm an elder millennial, went to high school from 98 to 2002 & I feel like I've been robbed of situations like Charlie & Nick went through because of how society was in the late 90s. That's why I'm so emotional. This series is BEAUTIFUL. As soon as I finished it, immediately started to read the graphic novels & lemme tell ya, the story gets even better. OMG I'm obsessed. Can't wait 4 ur full reaction. K bye 😘 thanx for ur content!

[@audreym3908]

There's also a novella called Nick and Charlie, heard it was sold out. Also, the book Solitaire, is about Tori, Charile's older sister and her being the Queen she is, is the MC and bot hCharlie and Nick are in too.

[@jgadadi]

@@audreym3908 I read the comics online + bought the e-books from "Nick & Charlie" & "This Winter". I'm currently on my 6th rewatch of the series & finishing "This Winter"; also I have the official playlist from Spotify on repeat :)

[@contrapasso5456]

I was hoping you would do Heartstopper! The free serotonin… like, put this shit in my veins 😭

[@McBobaa]

I binge read the comic and then binge watched the show, and now I'm watching you react to it. Living for your comments! The show is so adorable and I need an irl Nick and/or Charlie!

[@lila_claire]

AHHHH yayayayayayay!!! This is totally your show! Everytime they said "Hi" I heard your intro in the back of my mind. I love your reactions and your sparkling personality radiates off the screen to brighten my day so THANK YOU!!! (+ your editing makes the videos 10000x better than most things on youtube)

[@BradEvans21]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you for such a lovely comment!! Hope you enjoy xoxo

[@diannelugo]

Cannot reccomend the graphic novels enough. Randomly found it after seeing a single panel online. It's online for free and you get to see more of Nick and Charlie

[@SadGirlXandra]

I’m bisexual and just started dating a nonbinary person and this show makes me blush and my heart feel happy.

[@FabresFour]

OMG! This is the first time I've seen your channel and I can't stop laughing! I loved the edit Great reaction! I hope you love this series as much as I did!

[@BradEvans21]

awwww thank you 🥰🥰

[@DiegoSinclair1820]

As a popular meme says “Cindy, this is excellence”. I felt my heart melt every episode, it's beautiful.

[@israelluera4371]

As a 17 year old junior going into senior year, I really haven’t been bullied. Some of the boys say the f-slur, but like to each other, I just ignore it. Also watching this show made me realize how lonely I am. Oh well.

[@canminchev2326]

9:42 he went straight for the knob didint he? The funniest part 🤩🤩😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@m0rphinelollipop]

His reactions make this show 10 times better

[@myribstellmesheslying]

Went straight for the knob, didn't he? Exactly my reaction.

[@lanesmith2853]

God I love this show so much! As a guy who has struggling with my sexuality, I relate to so many characters in this show and it has helped me through my journey. I just finished reading all of the WEBTOON AND THEY ARE SO CUTE ONG

[@naturallykelly7750]

I’m living!! This is how I basically reacted through the whole series! I was squealing the whole time 😍😍

[@demirkazanasmaz6097]

Brand and Heartstopper .. My fav duo in this world omgg 😍😍❤️

[@BradEvans21]

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[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

I'm a 45 yo cishet woman who found this show just a few days ago...I binged it and when I was done I immediately rewatched all of it 2 more times which is something I've NEVER done before. Hands down best show I've seen in my life. (I've watched it at least 7 times...I'm disabled & life is boring don't judge me lol) And your videos! I've watched many reaction vids in my time including a few with Heartstopper, and yours are hands down the best I've seen ever. I absolutely love the editing, Perfection!!! I'll watch the rest of your heartstoper stuff & I subscribed so I'll hopefully remember your channel for later because I'm just so in love with your comments & *chef's kiss* editing. (Commenting on a 3 mo old vid with 1K comments yeah that's me.)

[@danakchampion]

Never too late to comment! I was also late to the game in taking up Netflix's recommendation to watch Heartstopper. It has impacted me so hard, helped me process so much! 🤯 *You identify as disabled in your comment, so I wondered... Do you identify* with some of the dilemmas that the characters face in finding love (e.g., feeling that they're not worthy) in relation to your experience with disability? 😓 Also although most of us have focused on the show as an LGBTQ story 🌈 it's also about a boy who is dealing with serious trauma 💔 being stigmatized, bullied and in an emotionally abusive relationship, interconnected to living as a young gay man. So it's also about trauma and suffering from mental health and eating disorder (made explicit in the sequels), which I would definitely consider part of the disability community 🦾 when folks want to identify that way. I am 41, queer and chronically ill. 🤕😷🥴💘🦄🦩 I've experienced extreme homophobia (not so much in the sense of direct physical threat but) in a lack of access most of my life to my gender/sexual identity existing as something I knew about, coming from my community. ✝️🛐❤️‍🔥 I now identify as non-binary 💛🤍💜🖤 and pansexual 💙💖💛, and as a woman because that's been my lived experience. I experience disability and suffer from chronic pain with a lot of mental health effects. I have trauma from family violence, extreme pain, and the medical system. To give my own answer to the question I asked above: I found it so wrenching in Episode 8 when the boys define their relationship as "boyfriends" and Charlie says, "I never thought this would happen to me." 🫂 And Nick says he actually feels the same. 😢🥲 There is so much about living with queerness, mental illness, disability (and you can imagine all that together 🥺) that makes it feel impossible that anyone would love us with the really expansive love that we need 🌊💙💙💙, or even really value us so deeply when we're so defined in the world as defective, in need of repair or putting "straight." 🔧 If you made it this far into my long ass comment 🙊😹, *I would love to hear anyone chime in on your disability experience in relation to the film?* ❓❓❓ Or any other trauma overlap, i.e. how do you feel about this series in relation to your experiences of racism, or gendered violence? 🙏🤟❤️‍🩹 I feel like in actual life we see so much overlap in trauma, i.e. so many disabled+queer voices on Twitter! 🏘️🏘️🏘️🏘️👨🏿‍💻🧑🏼‍💻👩🏻‍💻👻💩🥵🥶🤢😎🤓🤧🤒🤕😷🤥🧘🧑‍🦯🧑‍🦼🧑‍🦽🏋🏼‍♂️🧜🧚🧠🫀🫁🦻🦿🦾🦾🦾 But we don't see ourselves represented and we don't see examples of these issues being dealt with in a clear and connected way by characters in media. 🧐🔍🎬

[@veronikahaugendrageid2662]

​@@danakchampion I definitely identify with the trauma, because I have pretty severe CPTSD. I was very severely bullied and that did a number on my self-esteem. But an abusive relationship nearly destroyed me. That and my (aquired) disability made me feel like no one could really love me as I am. I found all of Heartstopper resonating, except the abject fear of being caught kissing by heteros & homophobes. And I really really wish someone would talk about Charlie's mum, because she is actually very abusive both verbally and emotionally, and is a major reason for Charlie's poor self image, as well as all of Tori's (read solitaire! Damn that mum is cold!). People tend to think abuse is only physical, but mental and emotional abuse is just as bad, and witholding affection and love is about the most damaging anyone can experience. As a child it's absolutely devastating.

[@Sebs10042]

I love this show and I'm loving re-experiencing it through you. You were cracking me up. Cannot wait to see MORE!!!

[@GrandmaSweater]

This is the closest I can get to the joy of watching HS for the first time. When I need a real pick me up, it's like sharing your favorite show with a friend. ❤❤

[@jakem4325]

This was everything, I watched this show as soon as it came out netflix and I loved every second of it, it was relatable in so many ways and I can’t wait for you watch it!

[@BradEvans21]

❤️‍🔥

[@catboylover_ow8898]

watching hearstopper literally makes me levitate i fucking love this show

[@JRHainsworth]

Sister couldn't tell he'd got a haircut but Nick noticed immedately, I can't.

[@emillynascimento1427]

I laughed so hard seeing your reaction! Your edit is very funny! I can't wait to see the sequel! Please post soon! ❤️

[@beacan]

Omg, I'm obsessed with Heartstopper

[@jdd0815]

The way this show reactivated a lot of my high school trauma and yet I’ve watched it 8 times and I’m obsessed.

[@derekpearce4987]

Same. I really thought I left all that baggage well behind me years and years ago but this has really brought it all rushing back and has fucked me up a bit . I've watched it 3 times since I first discovered it 10 days ago. If you're interested, there's a subreddit I found that was helpful called "Heartstopper Syndrome" with some good perspective, because a lot of us are going through this.

[@lizzie7551]

i have so much envy rn because I would do anything to watch this show for the first time again

[@Trammix_]

Your reactions are so adorable! I need them for episode 3-8 now 🥺

[@JayceMaxwell]

This show beats you up for being single and makes you keep coming back for more.

[@hazywildflower22]

the fact that this was literally me while watching heartstopper- i love this.

[@charliec4405]

I love these final scenes so much and have watched them repeatedly. I havent' read the books so don't know about future "I love you" scenes but this one was pretty much perfect. It doesn't matter that Nick didn't get chance to finish the sentence with words because his eyes said it all and it was clear that Charlie fully understood and felt it too. As a straight woman in my 40's I really didn't think I was the demographic for this program but I love it so much. It is possibly the most heartwarming and tender relationship I have ever seen portrayed. KIt Connor and Joe Locke are sensational and as a mental health nurse I think that everyone would benefit from watching this series for the warmth and humanity it shows. Just utterly fantastic !

[@Sergio_red_cherry]

People saying this is good for the new LGBTQ+ generation which is true but this is good for all generations like I’m so tired of all gay stuff ending on death or something hella toxic we also deserve to dream and have higher expectations. Thank you for reacting💜

[@serperiorandtheanimator9216]

Honestly this is so good because it’s like- purely it’s a queer romance that doesn’t have massive amounts of tragedy- - when there’s conflicts in this show and in the webtoon, they’re resolved relatively quickly. They don’t let problem simmer on for longer than they need to for the sake of drama. Yeah they do throw some obstacles in the way but it’s something they always manage to get over- and that’s awesome-

[@not_kaija889]

Watching Brad watch Heartstopper is the best thing I've seen since Heartstopper. Thank you!! Loving this.

[@accessdenied3350]

Watched the entire season in one day and now I can't deal with the fact there are no further episodes...I so needed this show

[@Vivek-nh1vh]

Everyone needs a Nick in their life. ❤️

[@perrccyyy]

im still happy that elles actor is actually trans

[@LifeWithErick]

this show really gives a roller coaster of emotions 🥺 i love your reactions :' )

[@ziyrns]

It really does 😭

[@andrelien9948]

think i’ve watched this series of you reacting like 4-5 times… so excited for you to watch season 2 and 3

[@richardholding2678]

Omg same

[@SirFoxbutt]

9:19 It's initially an unspoken detail, but the bravery of Charlie to walk into that room when he can hear them all talking about him speaks millions honestly. He's fully aware that walking in during their conversation will mean they know that he heard them, but he is so used to people talking about him (as he later does say) that he's sort of able to power through it. If I walked up to a room of people gossiping about me, I would NOT be able to just walk right into that room and make myself the immediate center of attention, I would just leave.

[@YupOkayThx]

I know sometimes, in American television, once a character speaks even once, they are considered actors and no longer considered background. This means that they have to be offered membership (which they still have to pay for) to SAG (the Screen Actors Guild). That then makes them union and entitled to union benefits and a higher rate of pay, in many cases. I've worked background before and we're not allowed to audibly say anything that can be construed as a line. It's all just quiet fake conversation. So, depending on the order in which they shot this show, that character may only speak in a handful of episodes because they may have only paid him a background rate for the episodes he didn't have lines in.

[@audreym3908]

If you're talking about Issac, he's actually a part of the main group and does talk in the comic, but just doesn't like to communicate much.

[@clairee_marlerr5843]

@@audreym3908 and if they dont know isaac is basically aled

[@LanaDelReySupremacy]

i am a gay who wasn’t bullied but don’t envy me my love life is as tragic as it gets

[@lucybw]

Only 5 minutes in and this might already be my favorite reaction to HS!! And I've watched a lot of reactions at this point...lol

[@CELEBEEJ]

"the song is beautiful too" i mean all of the soundtrack not gonna lie 😭😭

[@sabrinarichter7877]

I rewatched the whole series 4 times already and damn they get me evertime 🙈😅 The coming out scene with Olivia Coleman and Kit Connor... Pffff I mean come on! I cry every freaking time 🥹 Absolutely heartwarming ❤️

[@jchandler6003]

I’m so happy that you’re watching this!! I legit just binged the whole season today and I was crying the whole way through, I didn’t realise that I needed a tv show like this until I saw it

[@kenziegrace8030]

Honestly, You said literally EVERYTHING that was going on in my mind when I first watched this show. I've never laughed so hard at a video. Subscribing xx!!

[@rank5055]

I love heartstopper and i was absolutely dyinggggg watching you react to it for the first time!! thank you so much this made my day 💕💕