*Heartstopper S3 Part 1* is HEARTBREAKING! (First-Time Reaction)

[@PinkPopcast]

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[@liammcfarlane13]

“Hey let’s not watch a Marvel movie” Because your mom, your aunt and your boyfriend are all Marvel characters and if you find out your entire reality will shatter 😂

[@PinkPopcast]

Bwahahahaha omg THIS!

[@liammcfarlane13]

@ I’d watch a one-off episode of Nick binge-watching marvel properties and spiralling out 😂

[@michellebarry1555]

@@PinkPopcastThe Marvel line is actually in the book, it’s just funny now because of their connection IRL ☺️

[@laticalcohol8340]

@@PinkPopcastwhat makes it even better is that Charlie hating on Marvel is actually in the comics it just happened that everyone surrounding Nick was in Marvel

[@christinahickmon5237]

@@liammcfarlane13 don’t forget Charlie’s therapist

[@PokhrajRoy.]

18:20 Well, actually (raises glasses) Nick scored less in Maths because he was stressed that day. It was a whole scene in Season 2.

[@PinkPopcast]

Ooohhh

[@ayana_joy_]

I'm glad you pointed this out because I was trying to remember if his anxiety attack happened during is math exam

[@katsimpsforleviathan]

​@@ayana_joy_ yep stressed during his maths exam and did well in his science exams because Charlie helped him study

[@notjustafangirl7313]

I also noticed that he got a 6 on Psychology, which is one of his lowest scores, and it's kind of crazy for how much mental health was a big theme this season, but he did get 9s on French and Physical Education, which have been the two things we know he's really good at so far.

[@christinahickmon5237]

The first four killed me than the last four healed me

[@PinkPopcast]

Hahaha oh no but same!

[@marcusmelancon3426]

Literally the best description

[@marcusmelancon3426]

Literally the best description

[@danieloneal7137]

It’s true! 😊

[@SophieDavis-o8f]

OMG SAME

[@marieandreperez673]

“Someone who’s not gonna cry about it” LOOOOL

[@PinkPopcast]

@@marieandreperez673 😭😭😭

[@DesAnanieva]

jokes in inappropriate places were much needed because this season is really heavy and sad and we need a little laughter here and there to lift our spirits. Amazing reaction i need it. Thank you guys for being you ❤

[@PinkPopcast]

Oh my god thank you for appreciating and understanding. We LOVE this show and ARE able to cry and be empathetic and ALSO we crack jokes 😂😭

[@DesAnanieva]

@PinkPopcast I am pretty sure I thought about "I am pregnant" too 😁. I love you and your natural reaction. Everything is where it has to be😘❤

[@Aureilia]

Charlie being so emotional that he can't make himself talk is so impossibly relatable that I had to stop watching and breathe 🥲 This acting is next-level, I've never seen it so accurately represented on screen

[@PinkPopcast]

🥺🥺🥺

[@kaza99]

I think nick took so long to process charlie saying i love you cause he was also realizing that when charlie tried to tell him he loved him for the first time, nick told him he thought he had an ED....

[@PinkPopcast]

😬😬😬

[@ariellecarter8681]

I don’t know how I never realized that but it just crushed my heart😭😭

[@hollymcl]

Exactly! Nick was mentally replaying the entire conversation they had in the sea, and having the same horrified realization that *we* all had just *before* that conversation. Plus, he's in the shower and there's a closed door between them, it's awkward and he can't immediately go for a hug, which would likely be his first impulse otherwise. And it always takes Nick a moment to process his own reaction in these situations - for example, think about the conversation before their first kiss, and the one at the milkshake place when Charlie suggests they go on a date just the two of them. It's really no wonder he doesn't immediately respond verbally. And it's also no wonder that the lack of response gives Charlie anxiety and triggers a flight response. Poor boys, such a classic, emotionally wrenching Heartstopper situation 🥹😄🍂💙💛 but also, they're so iconically wonderful with and for each other!

[@PowerOf3Forever]

Rizzo’s realization after complaining about Isaac is beautiful lol we need more of that awareness in this world. Thank you for being you Rizzo ❤

[@PinkPopcast]

❤️❤️

[@mindya5288]

Yeah - we love a straight asshole who can reflect and change their mind 😂

[@jadef00]

as an aroace person who was EXACTLY like isaac growing up, it seems so dramatic from the other side but when you feel like your entire world view/what we have been told, as kids, to expect from life has changed in such a short time it genuinely feels like your life is ending. as kids we're told 'just wait until you're older and you find _the one_ ' and that romantic love is this amazing, wonderful and life changing thing. to know, as a child and teen, that there's _something_ different about you because you don't know what to say when your friends talk about their crushes (sadly, i actually thought that picking which boy i hated the least and deciding that i would have a crush on him was the way it worked for my friends too lol) and then actually realising/accepting that _oh_ all my life i have been told that the only options i have are liking the same gender, the opposite gender or liking all genders but, then, why do i fit into none of that? it shifts your entire world view and suddenly this one thing that you were supposed to have, that was supposed to be as natural as breathing, you will never have. it's sad, but the first thought isn't 'oh, if people can like all genders, then shouldn't there be people who like none?' but, instead, 'what's wrong with me?'. and when that happens, when suddenly romantic love isn't something you'll be able to feel or relate to, you hold very very tightly onto what you do have: friends, family etc. thinking, i might not have a relationship like everyone else in my life, but look look i still have amazing friends that i love very much but_oh_, maybe they don't feel as strongly about platonic love as i do so *i* have to be the one making the effort, to show them that i'm still here. and, at some point, it just boils over. of course, this is tv so everything had to be happening at once (charlie's mental health struggles and eating disorder, isaac figuring out his aroaceness and place in the world, tao and elle figuring out long distance and self esteem issues etc.) which doesn't help with the clear communication needed to better these situations but they're kids, after all lol. love the video as always, excited for part 2

[@PinkPopcast]

Aww that makes perfect sense! 💯

[@michaelamoravkova2817]

Have you read Loveless?

[@jadef00]

@michaelamoravkova2817 i have! it was one of the first books i'd ever read with an aroace main character, and it made me cry a lot lol. but i loved it and would definitely recommend!

[@DoubleBlack2.0]

The Marvel jokes have been there since season 1. They're a part of the books as well. 😉

[@Harrison_J_T]

Not aroace but I love hiw this comment breaks it down so wonderfully and clearly. ❤

[@zeekslider]

The "No Marvel" thing is hilarious when you learn that Joe Locke (Charlie) and Alice Oseman (the creator of the series) are both HUGE Marvel fans. Alice has even drawn Charlie and Nick as Wiccan and Hulkling for a Heartstopper Halloween art.

[@PinkPopcast]

😍

[@claytongriffith8323]

Also Joe Locke literally being in a Marvel show that just finished premiering .... guess who he plays ..... Teen

[@louishabit]

The way I sobbed uncontrollably at this season-

[@PinkPopcast]

It caught us off guard MULTIPLE times!

[@louishabit]

@@PinkPopcast oh same. I’ve read it before and knew what was coming and it still destroyed me 😭

[@acesquare30]

35:10 as someone who's also aromantic and asexual, maybe this will help. it's already kind of soul-crushing to have to reimagine your life from scratch without sex and romance, and at least I definitely had a phase where people's relationships made me feel bitter because I knew I'd never have that, and while I didn't want it, I didn't know it would be possible to have a happy life without it. It's similar to when grief makes you bitter before you can come around to healing. Could Isaac have handled that better? Probably! At the end of the day, Isaac just needed time and reassurance that his friends would be there for him, and that he was going to be okay. Once he gets that, you'll see especially in the second half of the season that he's a very supportive friend, and super invested in all the nitty gritty details about his friends' relationships. And Tao remembers to be the attentive, proactive friend that we've already known him to be - he just needed a little rerouting, and Isaac's outburst reminds him of that. (Frankly, it's kind of refreshing to see THIS kind of rep too - not just a self-hating aroace, but someone who gets mad at the world for being the way it is before he learns to find his place in it. I've been there, people I know have been there. I'm sure it seems unreasonable and annoying from the outside, but it does happen, and it's all part of the process.) Thanks for your insights and the laughs this episode too, though, I haven't laughed this hard in a while and I needed that

[@PinkPopcast]

“Reimagining your life from scratch” might be the best way I’ve read someone describe the challenges of personal experience when it comes to an area outside of the “norm”. Thank you so much for sharing this comment with us!!! And so glad we could provide laughs! - Rizzo!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Tori gives no Fs and I’m here for it. A rare bit of loud laughter with “the one who reads a lot” 😂

[@PinkPopcast]

😁

[@chrissie627]

Tori calling Isaac "the one whose always reading" reminds me of my dad 😂 he's the worst at remembering names so he makes up nicknames to remember my friends 😂 there's: - the plant friend - glasses friend who likes cardigans -the one in Japan -the American one - the one whose always high - the one built like a weak tree - that one who likes star trek - the one with the baby

[@zhing9970]

Weak tree 😭😂 what does that even meannnn

[@deedeegang6991]

@@zhing9970right 😂😂

[@lauralynn4071]

I’m aroace and the scene in the aquarium with Issac meant so so much to me! To constantly be surrounded by happy couples and the expectation that that should be the goal for everyone but to not actually want that for myself is such a hard thing to grapple with, let alone trying to explain it to others who could never understand. As a popstar I appreciate your message you put in! Also, I obviously knew Issac was aroace, but when you watched S2, and Rizzo thought maybe Issac was ace, that meant a lot! The straights can see us hahahaha 🖤 🤍 🩶 💜

[@PinkPopcast]

❤️❤️❤️🥰

[@lilysflower9685]

The 4th episode is genuinely my favorite in the series, it felt so raw and genuine and you can tell the writing had improved so much. My biggest praises of the episode are the cinematography and editing, the shots were so cinematic and you could tell the cinematographer got really creative. And the editing was just perfection! I love the way they showed the outside perspective of nick feeling helpless without Charlie and trying to act like he was fine, but ultimately breaking down. Then showing Charlie’s perspective of getting help and starting therapy, it obviously being a struggle but also benefiting him, it was just so good. Can’t wait for the next 4 episodes😋

[@PinkPopcast]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@caycecarson]

When I watch other youtuber’s reactions to this show and they sincerely say “they’re just kids” I always think of you guys 😭

[@PinkPopcast]

Hahahahaha we need to make t-shirts

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “I have fantasies like that except the guy doesn’t know me.” (Rizzo was SHOOKETH)

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂

[@ArtMares91]

The way Benji called me out without saying my name

[@makenzie55]

not the "im pregnant" i shouldnt have laughed as much as i did 💀

[@peninak3610]

I love how this show isn't about the drama and the relationships being in danger, rather about individual people struggling through life, some with partners by their side. The struggle isn't with the partner, rather along side. 💙

[@gabrielaribeiro6155]

that's wonderfully put

[@anitalevy-sisk4014]

They met in January, this is near the end of their first summer. It's a straight throughline.

[@PinkPopcast]

I’d say it’s a GAY throughline… 👀

[@PinkPopcast]

Bi throughline… 👀👀

[@luciskies]

I think the reason Nick got a 5 in maths was because he was going through it just before the exam. I don’t remember exactly what messed with his head/heart at the time, but I do remember him blanking out and being anxious as hell. I kinda like how they added his “not so best” grade, for continuity purposes.

[@PinkPopcast]

we keep seeing that! it makes sense!

[@ellav7812]

He'd just talked to Imogen before the exam about dating Ben, and he had a bit of an anxiety attack during the exam

[@luciskies]

@ Right! Thank you for the reminder. Yep, that would definitely be anxiety inducing.

[@silversagi]

33:42 the Adidas added took me out 😂😂😂

[@PinkPopcast]

That made me laugh hard too!!!

[@I-am-the-best-]

For the GCSE's scores (the tests) anything 4 and above is a pass and the max score is a 9

[@PinkPopcast]

🙌🏽

[@paccinocappaccino]

Seasons 1 and 2 literally made me cry at the final 2 episodes. Season 3, however, had me crying and choking on tears for EVERY episode. WTF

[@PinkPopcast]

Yeah it was pretty brutal! I can’t remember the episodes as individual episodes anymore (since we edit them together) but I’m pretty sure same - cried every episode!

[@paccinocappaccino]

@PinkPopcast it's 2 am. in china, and I am watching you guys. Love your channel

[@tylerbrown7246]

Don’t forget in season 2 he had a lot of anxiety during his math test but then was fine after

[@PinkPopcast]

😭

[@skyereacts125]

32:10 RIZZO!! we're twinning lol i was diagnosed with religous ocd about a year and a half ago and GOD am I mad that tv shows and movies always portraying OCD the stereotypical way, because it made it hard for me to even consider i had it. lol but watching u guys i always felt a kinship in how u watch movies/the things u pay attention to within them, how u think, talk, and explain things and hearing u briefly talk about ur experience idk it just made me appreciate you even more

[@J_Mock92]

15:49 yes, most "living rooms" or "parlors" have doors in older rowhouses or "terraced houses" (as they're typically referred to in the UK). In the US, they're generally sliding or French doors (depending on the size of the home). I could be wrong, but I think it's mostly intended to help with weather and draft, as opposed to privacy, kind of in the same way a vestibule functions

[@PinkPopcast]

It’s so funny cause most apartments or newer homes out here don’t have ANY type of doors that close off living rooms

[@J_Mock92]

@@PinkPopcast oh yeah, it's definitely different depending on the area. I grew up on the east coast in Maryland, where rowhouses and traditional "townhouses" are fairly common (think New York brownstones or Baltimore/Philly brick rowhomes), so the vestibule and "extra" doorways are super common lol

[@danieloneal7137]

yeah, my grandmother’s house in Chicago was just doors, doors, and more doors - even like between the kitchen and dining room. Whereas my house only has doors on the bathrooms and bedrooms.

[@J_Mock92]

​​@@danieloneal7137 lol yeah, I've lived in quite a few older homes where literally _every_ room had a door... Even little sitting rooms attached to bedrooms (I think they were originally "nurseries" or something), that led to another door that went to a closet or bathroom 😂 Also houses (mostly larger ones from the 1800s that got split into smaller apartments) that have a fireplace in every single room.

[@robbyten100]

There are rumors that Marvel is considering Kit for the role of Hulkling, a character that is the boyfriend/husband in the comics of Joe's character Billy/Wiccan. It probably won't happen but their chemistry in my opinion is too good to deny pairing them up for that too.

[@PinkPopcast]

😱😱😱

[@zeekslider]

That rumor was shut down. Around the time Kit started gaining muscle, it was revealed that he kind of became a gym bro because he likes working out. But that physique is helping him for his current role on Broadway.

[@robbyten100]

@@zeekslider nah I've still seen that rumor out there. I guess we will see who they cast for Hulkling and if he has half the chemistry with Joe as Kit does.

[@watermelonwarrior239]

Isn’t Billy’s boyfriend already casted?

[@robbyten100]

@watermelonwarrior239 he is not playing Billy's longterm boyfriend. According to reports they are still looking to cast him.

[@anitalevy-sisk4014]

Yes, the Marvel dislike for Charlie is in the books. (and I don't know that Kit has been confirmed for anything Marvel - just rumors) (Last comment from me: but I'm so glad you are dropping these finally!)

[@PinkPopcast]

Hahaha the irony!

[@s-kay-t]

Hi! I'm asexual and I can confirm that I do find people attractive. It's like the old metaphor of I see a flower and I can think it's pretty but I don't wanna make out or do anything with the flower. I'm ace not blind I've also struggled with a couple different eating disorders a few different times in my life and I am so appreciative of the representation we're getting.

[@PinkPopcast]

“I see a flower and can think it’s pretty… I don’t wanna fuck it!” Me neither! 😭💖🫶🏽

[@s-kay-t]

@PinkPopcast I told this to my friend once and he was like well what if I'm flowersexual so for his next birthday I got him a huge bouquet of flowers and a card that read "your move flowersexual"

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Ok Sahar erasure is really not ok 😂 (Also, thankfully we learn more about her)

[@PinkPopcast]

Is she the girl whose “name I’ll never remember???” 😭😭😭

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@PinkPopcastyes

[@laticalcohol8340]

6:00 Isaac is ace/aro which means he’s not interested in dating nor having sex at all but he can still think someone is attractive or not that’s why he was interested in that guy from the second season but didn’t feel anything whenever they kissed it’s called aesthetic attraction Edit: Also the actors of this show SOOOOOO mislead us about this season because they were all like “yeah there’s so much s3x this season we were doing it non stop for seven hours” only for it to be the saddest season yet

[@PinkPopcast]

Speaking as someone who has worked on set and also understands the film industry real well - DONT BELIEVE THE INTERVIEW CIRCUTS lol! They are designed to trick and sway an audience not as familiar with hollywood. I’ve personally been on set for “s3x scenes” and there is nothing special about them lol. Everyone is a co-worker and the amount of time spent on art doesn’t equal the amount of time seen on screen (talking to YOU Bridgerton). Sometimes it’s just a complicated set up, sometimes it’s scheduling - SOMETIMES it’s just inept filmmakers who should have got the shot in under an hour but wasted everyone’s time on set lolol 😂

[@lastudentessa]

@@PinkPopcast I love that statement: "the amount of time spent on art doesn’t equal the amount of time seen on screen." As someone who's been on a few sets it's very true.

[@Solunanotselena]

Fun fact: This season is dated around the time when Alice Oseman's book "Solitare" was dated which is a book about Tori and her perspective. It is a great book but do keep in mind that it is quite different from this season. It also shows how Tori met Michael Holden

[@rosmarinus7727]

Yes - I was looking to see whether there was a comment about this! Solitaire was Alice Oseman's debut novel, Heartstopper started out as a webcomic to develop the story of Nick and Charlie who are side characters in Solitaire.

[@AmyAberrant]

People are gonna be in relationships, but ditching your single friend just because you have a partner is lame. Isaac is not attacking anyone.

[@PinkPopcast]

Fully agree!

[@J_Mock92]

Also, the timeline is only like a year and a half or so from the beginning of the first season to the end of the third.... Season 1 starts afterbwinter break when Charlie is 14, then he turns 15 halfway through, and Season 1 and 2 happen within the same school year. Season 3 goes through a whole year (at least almost), because Charlie turns 16 in April, and i think the school year has pretty much ended by the end of the season

[@jonathangill6584]

36:29 Ahhhhhh I get it! Riz is outing himself as the kind of guy who starts dating someone and instantly drops his entire friend group for six months. 🙂‍↔️😉 We all have one of those in the group. 😁

[@PinkPopcast]

I WAS YOUNG! I don’t do that anymore hahaha

[@jonathangill6584]

@ Oh I’m just teasing. I myself am in NO place to judge! 😂 I as well was that person in the friend group when i was young.

[@contra3486]

Throughout the entire show Isaac showed nothing but support to his friends’ relationships I don’t think it’s fair to call him annoying for being upset that they ignore him. This is an issue for people of all ages

[@PinkPopcast]

Truth, it definitely is

[@jadef00]

if you remember from last season, nick's math exam was the exam where he had that confrontation with imogen about ben beforehand so he was in a really bad headspace and freaking out while doing the exam. so, the 5 makes sense; it probably would've been higher on a normal day.

[@PinkPopcast]

Oh yea!

[@Islanzadi95]

I see my fellow aroaces have already gotten around to addressing everything mentioned in the video so I'll refrain from rewriting everything that's been said in my own words. I do wanna add though that I super appreciate you guys really engaging with Isaac's storyline and actually discussing why he might be doing what he's doing. It would've been so much easier to just not comment and ensure that you won't say anything wrong that way instead of actually trying to understand and learning from the show, doing the research that you mentioned and now the comments as well. Love that you're putting in that effort 💜

[@PinkPopcast]

Absolutely! At the end of the day, we don’t want these to just be videos of us watching and not engaging. This channel has helped me grow and learn so much!

[@scottc4199]

This show is simultaneously a comfort and horrible watch it’s idealistic while still having a sense of realism the connections feel so genuine and the chemistry is off the charts talented cast

[@PokhrajRoy.]

4:56 This diva. So underrated. 7:01 Also, the first “They’re just kids!” of the Season 😂 (good job with the counter)

[@PinkPopcast]

we will count them up after the last four!

[@gabbykillin2010]

“I want a tiny little gran in a tiny little car”😂😂😂😂

[@hughcampbell-ww3bf]

I'm Canadian but ... I think the highest possible mark is 9, and 5 is the lowest passing grade. And notice that it has been Nick twice now interrupting Charlie when he was just on the verge of confessing his problem to Tori and Mr. Aijai.

[@PinkPopcast]

Thank you!

[@abbyclarke1717]

4 is the lowest passing grade, whereas 5 is a strong pass. 4 - low C. 5 - strong C. 6 - straight B. 7 - strong B/low A. 8 - straight A. 9 - A+ That's roughly how they described it at my school, at least. Bearing in mind, I did my GCSEs 4 years ago, and so my memory may be a bit hazy on it.

[@shhsjjbbjs4224]

brit here! 4 is the lowest pass, 9 is the top grade. they don’t fully line up with the letter grades but in general a 4 or 5 is a c, and an 8 or 9 is an a* (some would say an 8 is an a* and a 9 is an a**)

[@jrlombardi5251]

Benji is 100000% correct about Isaac, period. But glad for the message after that discussion 🙌🏻

[@PinkPopcast]

❤️❤️

[@kaza99]

Okay actually finished the video now, but i actually really appreciated the conversation you two had about Isaac. One of the things that makes being ace or aro so difficult is that romance and sex are just EVERYWHERE so trying to figure out if thats what you want is soooooo much harder. Of course you would want that, everybody wants that! The lack of attraction is so much harder to recognize than attraction. But obv all this is impossible to know if you aren't ace or aro, or even if you are and just haven't learned the words for it yet. I was just like, screaming internally while you were arguing about Isaac, and then the understanding you were able to come to about his situation was just like, really lovely to watch. Thank you for leaving that whole process in the video ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ the aro/ace author said in an interview that Isaac is their way of shoehorning asexual representation into nore people's lives 😈

[@PinkPopcast]

I think if there were more platforms where ignorance could be talked out into understanding - or just willingness to be vulnerable - the world would be a better place. I (Rizzo) felt “attacked” and “annoyed” only to realize that no one was “attacking” me, and my annoyance stemmed from nothing. Keeping this conversation in is a way of holding myself accountable as well as opening the doors for other people having conversations to understand you are NOT always going to understand right away - but that shouldn’t stop you from evolving your perspectives!

[@Mountain_Biking_Vampire_Which]

As an asexual and aromantic it can actually be extremely stressful when everyone around you was in a relationship I don't envy them and I understand that they love and want to be in a relationship but when they start ignoring you and become annoying/cringy when they're in a relationship. and so when they distance themselves from you it's a harder blow than you think, we don't yearn for a partner so we rely on our friendships and families to be there for us. Benji described it really well and Rizzo got there💀 I just really relate to Isaac and appreciate seeing a character like him in a show like this.

[@polythenepam6461]

37:37 my teenager is Trans and identified as nonbinary and AroAce for years before embracing new pronouns a few months ago. It's a learning process for all of us. Love is the only answer. I will LOVE, accept and support my child come hell or high water. It's my only goal as a parent. I love Heartstopper because it so beautifully puts me in every character's shoes, and guides me to be the best mom I can be for my kid ❤

[@vrogalski5547]

27:32 "someone who's not going to cry about it" Oh... That's not "In the sense that..."

[@jessicalay6553]

So ready for my heart to stop! So happy to hang out with you both! The sponsored video was so funny! 💜

[@PinkPopcast]

Aww thanks! We were proud of that one too!

[@Frances86]

I literally cried at least once during each episode, simply because I tend to cry about joyful moments as well as the sad moments…. The unconditional love that Nick and Charlie have for each other will probably always and forever hit me in the feels 🥹♥️

[@PinkPopcast]

🥰🥰🥰

[@paella8741]

I discovered you with your first heartstopper reactions and loved every video after. I feel nostalgic watching another heartstopper reaction from you even thought it hadn't been that long X'D

[@PinkPopcast]

It hasn’t been as long inbetween seasons as it’s been for Stranger Things 😬

[@ВіраЧорноморець]

"it's gonna be a gayforward journey" i was drinking tea! it's all over my table now

[@danieloneal7137]

6:00 Like most things regarding sexual identity, asexuality is a spectrum. Some people are 100% aro/ace but there’s also a big, broad gray area. Some people are totally sex-averse, others might be up for it but only under certain circumstances, etc. There are a lot of “microlabels” in the ace community that basically break things down in terms of who, when, how often, and why. Personally, I just say I’m somewhere in the gray area and leave it at that. And you probably know this by now, but on GCSE scores, a 5 is a passing grade and a 9 is an A+. They did use a A-F system until just a few years ago; none of the British people I talk to online seem to know the reason they changed it.

[@PinkPopcast]

thank you so much! Yeah honestly I best MOST of us are in some grey area not covered by pop culture or large media!

[@DesAnanieva]

46:15 i watch tik tok yesterday and some one said "I love Harry Potter. Is so vintage." And I was 😮 Rude 🤣🤣🤣

[@PinkPopcast]

🤮🤮🤮

[@PinkPopcast]

It’s happening

[@DesAnanieva]

@@PinkPopcast and I am much older than you guys 😭😱😅

[@PokhrajRoy.]

13:26 (takes wand) “And you’re watching the Netflix channel!”

[@PinkPopcast]

hahahaha - always love your comments!

[@batatadocecomketchup]

As a person with almost 30 years old who has never been in a romantic relationship (I'm ace and maybe aromantic, still figuring out), it can be very lonely when most of your friends are in romantic relationships. I see and understand Isaac A LOT! Honestly, I just accepted the defeat, I will watch movies by myself, go to the cinema alone, write in my notebook when there is nobody to listen to my crazy theories...When they have time, we'll meet, I guess 🤷

[@PinkPopcast]

God that’s frustrating! Benji is my best friend but also I’ve been very adamant about not being the person who “disappears” into a relationship and abandons friends and family! I do enjoy doing things on my own too though!

[@shaniavázquez]

You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for this!!! 😁 I literally screamed “YEAAAAHHHH”!!! when I saw this video recommended to me 😆

[@PinkPopcast]

YOU ARE WELCOME!!!! 🙏🏽

[@DoubleBlack2.0]

Same!!!

[@joshuamarque]

Not me crying in one second and right after laughing cause of Benji's comments 😂. Also Rizzo how and why didn't you cry ? You're supposed to be the weak one here the one who's going to make us company when we cry 😂

[@PinkPopcast]

did I not!?!?!? I for sure teared up hahaha

[@lowkeyproductions6681]

@47:51 they didn’t include this in the show, but in the comics Charlie makes a similar joke (“it’s probably not gonna be a straightforward journey. Since when is anything I do straight?”)

[@michellebarry1555]

37:07 I hate it when Mom and Dad fight 😬

[@PinkPopcast]

😅😅

[@Frances86]

After watching all your incredible reactions on this season over on Patreon, I’m very excited to see the edited version 🥰😍

[@PinkPopcast]

Aww thanks! Hopefully we condensed and kept the most important emotional beats!

[@yazplatt]

18:00 Brit here! The exam grading system is from 9-1 instead of A*-U. 9 is the best and highest grade you can get, equivalent to an A* or A+, a 6 is like a B and a 4 is a C (the passing grade). So Nick passed all his exams with perfect grades for PE and French, and Tara got perfect grades across the board!

[@rosmarinus7727]

As an English person who did GCSEs when they still gave letter grades, and now lives in the US, I appreciate this comment - those results came as a confusing surprise!

[@ObserverAmanda]

I am happy that you decided to do some research about asexuality and aromanticism. I am just speaking for myself (a pansexual aroace), but I didn't think Rizzo was an asshole. Benji was correct, but Rizzo wasn't actually wrong either. Isaac admits that he was acting out a little because he is still coming to terms with his newly realized idenities and is a bit jealous of the others. Everyone is still wrong for ignoring him. I never acted like Isaac mostly because I did not realize I was on the asexuality spectrum and aromantic until I was in my 30s. It took me a while to actually realize, but I had already been living it for years and years. It is still very new to Isaac and he is "just a kid" so I don't really fault him.

[@PinkPopcast]

I like that perspective! And we were for sure on his side like, “please, don’t fully ignore me or cancel plans or use me as a couch to make out with your partner on” lolol

[@the-treviathan]

oooh ooh aroace here-- its kinda hard when you don't understand why people would rather not hang out with you. you kinda feel like maybe they just don't like you. when the only baseline for enjoying someones presence is friendship and someone prefers another;s company to yours, maybe they just don't wanna be friends. only found out i'm aroace after a three month relationship because kissing isn't fun when i have an emotional connection. it can take a while and a lot of people are in denial.

[@emmabruh]

This season felt so raw on so many levels, i loved it but also suffered do much cuz i simply couldn’t stop crying lmao

[@PinkPopcast]

Same though it was sad ☹️

[@J_Mock92]

Omg I've been looking forward ti y'all reacting to this season so much! I've been obsessed with this show, and can't stop crying (both happy and sad) anytime I watch it or any content about it 😅

[@PinkPopcast]

So happy! So sad!!!

[@jacquie2004]

I've always thought it must feel very strange for Tao, falling head over heels for Elle, but having been friends with her since they were little, before Elle transitioned.

[@Asesina05]

Something funny is that the first three episodes I cried every time ; ;

[@PinkPopcast]

😭

[@lolagonzalez3682]

I really enjoyed this season! A lot of people were complaining that it doesn't have the same "feel" as the other seasons, but I think that is to be expected when handling such sensitive topics. I think the message is great and was handled so well! Stellar acting this season :)

[@PinkPopcast]

I feel like it definitely feels like an extension of season two where we were tackling more serious things

[@sarah.the.clumsy]

I think we need to hear the Benji Birthday story. Lol. It's come up a few times. Haha.

[@PinkPopcast]

It has!?!? 😳😬👀😊

[@MA-bu5kt]

33:43 adding the Adidas logo is actually comedic genius 😭

[@myainsel2579]

The 1 to 9 system is like this : 9 = A* 8 = A 7 = B 6 = B (range ) 5 = C 4 = D 3 = E 2 & 1 = F Source ? First year of A'levels . Went something like this .

[@PinkPopcast]

Lol thank you, yeah I was confused because a 5 felt like a D to me

[@myainsel2579]

Your welcome . 😊

[@ranzkayl]

Grade 4 ranges between a solid C and C minus ...grade 5 ranges B- to C+ and a grade 3 is a D

[@jamdoe6486]

Not quite, 7 = A, 8 = A* and 9 = really good A* Source: English student who did GCSEs

[@summermetcalfe1628]

english person here to provide some context: 4 - D 5 - C 6 - B 7 - A 8 - A* 9 - A** anything below a 4 and you’ve failed, lol hope this helps

[@danjam888]

The shower (and Love You) scene, with fall, was in the graphic novel. its iconic.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Oh btw I just loved the ad read. Benji was funny and Rizzo was too adorable as the Phantom of the Sponsor haha

[@PinkPopcast]

👻👻👻

[@moth1365]

I really appreciate this show for how it handles topics that are often heavy and personal to a lot of people, me included. So instead of getting into my feelings about it all, I'm gonna address the UK zoos bit. Yes, a lot zoos I've been to have walkthrough areas like that! In particular, I see loads with lemurs, but also there are ones with exotic birds and bats and butterflies (and I'm sure thats not extensive). The zoo used in this season is Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. I'd personally also recommend if you ever did come to the UK and want to go somewhere, Chester Zoo in the North West is amazing - that's the place I know from experience has all the walkthroughs I mentioned above, the bat one is especially cool. But both zoos do amazing things for conservation, so either way you'll be supporting good work!

[@famillyjewels]

I love that you picked up exactly like last time with "they're just kids"

[@PinkPopcast]

THEY ARRRRRRE! 😂

[@tiannagraham5210]

the fucking csi miami bit with the “i’m nick, you’re charlie, and this is heartstopper” literally made me choke and immediately die laughing , i think that was the best joke y’all have made and i’m so glad i was here to experience it lmaoooo

[@PinkPopcast]

@@tiannagraham5210 this is what I LIVE for!!! YAS’

[@tiannagraham5210]

@@PinkPopcast hehe keep up the amazing work, especially the editing 💖

[@PaddleboardingFL]

To give Nick the benefit of the doubt when he doesnt respond, He's probably having to come to the realization that he totally ruined the moment between them in the ocean lol

[@willowsmoon4]

So so happy to see your reactions! This season was so hard to watch, but I think they did a great job of exploring heavier topics and reminding the audience that, yes, THEY ARE JUST KIDS 😂 and I think the Issac and Tao conversation was important for both sides! Both of them were totally valid in how they felt and just didn’t know how to voice it at first. I love how they’re exploring so many different human stories, and the actors are killing it. Excited for part 2!

[@Nebulametal]

"Wow, just finished Heartstopper S3 Part 1, and I can hardly process everything that just happened! The emotional depth in this season is truly remarkable. The way they explore themes of love, identity, and the struggles of adolescence feels so raw and relatable. I found myself tearing up during so many scenes; it’s incredible how a show can capture such profound feelings. Charlie and Nick’s journey always resonates with me, especially when they face challenges that hit so close to home. The character development has been astounding, and I can’t help but root for their happiness. I love how this season dives deeper into supporting characters as well, showing that everyone has their own battles to fight. It’s a beautiful reminder that love is not just about romance but also about friendship and personal growth. I’m honestly heartbroken yet hopeful after that finale. Can’t wait for the next part, but I need a moment to gather my thoughts! ❤"

[@nbarrio]

The 4th episode is a masterpiece. Best one so far for sure.

[@gewoonyoon3903]

I wasn't ready for this season t.t I hope you guys are enjoying it!

[@PinkPopcast]

Yes ❤️❤️

[@KanaSuzuki-wz2ig]

"i dont think i do" *massive side eyes*

[@kirst.orsomething]

I feel that identifying as anything but straight does make you go through a mourning period. You dont wish to be straight but it certainly would be 'easier' and your life is only just starting and is completely unknown to you. And society is set up for people to always have another significant other, like buying homes and starting families. Its ridiculously hard to exist alone when most other people are coupled up. And a lot of people save their emotional intimacy for their partners when they should be sharing it with their friends because community usually outlasts romantic relationships

[@ChillinwithmyGnomey]

34:54 them talking about um zoos reminded me how when I went to Australia I got to pet a kangaroo at their zoo, but idk if it’s because they trusted people more or if they were like well if you die it’s your own darn fault lol

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂 omg I wanna pet a kangaroo!!!!

[@nikolaiquack8548]

I'm not aroace, but I am demi. I think I would get where Rizzo is coming from more so, if the couples were a lot less "IN YOUR FACE" about their romantic love. I mean, you can be in a romantic relationship and not be completely preoccupied with one another, when hanging out with a friend. In fact, having been single for a long time, I do sort of despise this creation of a combined identity for couples, where they start feeling less like individuals to me. It's why a lot of times after a breakup, people have to rediscover their actual identity.

[@morsidlamini1224]

Yay yay 🤭I’m so happy this reaction came through . It literally came right as I’m about to start another end of semester portfolio and exams are right after . School hasn’t been kicking my ass though ( I’m getting A’s finally 😭) it’s just nice to watch you both while I take my breaks from studying or typing . My second year heart is full 💞. Also ! I remember watching the season in one go when it came out and the most notable thing I remembered was the absolute joy I felt at how many songs from my Spotify shone through 😂 ….. I just wanted to add that as an aside , sorry 😅. Great upload as usual guys ✨

[@PinkPopcast]

Haha we appreciate the aside, congratulations on the A’s ❤️❤️

[@CamilaLopez-ss2fe]

This is the hardest ive laughed with heartstopper omg

[@PinkPopcast]

Yay!!! Hahahaha 😂

[@myacampbell5495]

The living room with the door comment was crazy to me. I’m from England and I’ve never seen a living room without a door😭🫶🏽

[@PinkPopcast]

😂😂 not really a thing here

[@jrlombardi5251]

Now you guys should watch Agatha All Along

[@PinkPopcast]

🧙🏼‍♀️

[@jrlombardi5251]

@PinkPopcast I'll take that as a yes thank you, so excited!

[@Eggsther]

As an aroace, I love that they explored about going through the grief of knowing that everything you know about your life, especially when amatonormativity is linked with having a "successful, fulfilled life" so just as the same when gay people go through grief about not having the "normal hetero life", it is also very similar to that There would be plenty of times I'd get frustrated why am I not just like everyone where its easy to just flirt or fall for someone, and to be going through that as a teen must have been very scary for Isaac Hence why he's very bitter about it when all he's seeing with his friends is that theyre couples I hope next season we explore more of Isaac and Tori (both canon ace characters) I know we will cause Alice is aroace themself and that gives me alot of hope unlike other ace characters that just disappeared after confirming theyre ace (im looking at you sex education)

[@isabellabovanvolkenburg]

Just know that I bought and read all 5 graphic novels and then watched all three seasons of Heartstoppers because you had videos on them. Thank you for introducing me to the world because I haven't shut up about Charlie and Nick since.

[@PinkPopcast]

No problem 🥰

[@isabellabovanvolkenburg]

@@PinkPopcast I can't stop harassing my friend to read the graphic novels and telling my sister to watch the show.

[@SophieDavis-o8f]

2:12 I just realised that’s an ice cream scooper 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AmyAberrant]

“We’ll look who’s wikapedi-ing things” 😅

[@ricardaseven6083]

i was literally watching the aquarium scene thinking "looking forward to hearing what the guys have to say about this" :D y'all have infiltrated my mind!

[@PinkPopcast]

🙌🙌😂

[@CherryCarry]

0:38 there were so many moments this season where I was like, "if this was an American show, they'd be brutally injured/dead right now" 💀 26:25 Joe's acting here was amazing, and I'm so glad the emotions weren't rushed or "made beautiful" and concise for a scene. We got to sit with him in the stress, with the lump of tears in his throat, unable to speak... It was perfect. 27:29 absolutely hilarious fumbling of words there, Rizzo 🤣 and Benji's reaction made it 10x better. Also, for the show, I loved this scene because it felt so helpful and understanding. I was expecting the aunt to tell Nick he should move on because Charlie is too "broken" 🥺 but she was honest and realistic without being cynical and dismissive. So many people need that. 31:54 I'm so sad Mr. Ajayi got cut off here. 1) I really wanted to see how he would handle that conversation, 2) at the time, I was worried the story was gonna lead into that like: we missed the opportunity for hope and now it's all downhill from here. 41:01 I MADE THE SAME EXACT JOKE 🤣🤣🤣 The way I didn't even notice Olivia Coleman or the bully's absence 😭 45:20 I solely know this actor from Hancock and I couldn't stop laughing when it clicked because I was like "why do I hate this poor man's face?" Love him now though 🥰 Thanks for the reaction, can't wait for the rest 💕

[@LM-gm9yo]

guys, I think they're just kids 🤔

[@PinkPopcast]

THEY’RE JUST KIIIIIIIIIIIDS!!!!