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[@trinaq]

I love how Elle's story wasn't about her being Trans, but rather her being the new girl, and her relationship with Tao.

[@omar-yj7er]

THIS!!!

[@PunchandJewelee90]

for real! I haven’t read the books so when I saw it I just assumed they would make the plot about her being trans, but i’m glad they actually gave her a personality.

[@hudlepie953]

I’m happy they did this with all the characters. It’s less about how they identify but rather on how that has an effect on their life

[@jamdoe6486]

And even though her being trans isn't the focus, it's necessary. Otherwise she might not be close friends with the boys. Story wouldn't work the same without that

[@AshmKemtchum]

I mean, it was not explicit, but I love that you can clearly understand that her life having enough changes makes you think about her transition.

[@ezragache]

They said the queen is dead, but here is Ashley doing fine..

[@pizzaroneee]

ASHAHSASHHAHAFAHFAAH AOHMYGOD

[@y2klove581]

@sewer~rat exactly

[@parisewellington3664]

That is both out of pocket and hilarious 🤣🤣

[@darcyjohnson871]

Oof.... wow.... damn....

[@mellcxny]

That was clever

[@katsimpsforleviathan]

The "mum I'm gay" "that's nice dear" is exactly my coming out experience. The only thing that has changed is my mum started making lesbian jokes

[@dogdog7883]

your mom sounds wonderful

[@apotato4756]

your mom sounds awesome, wish I were as lucky as you.

[@girlfrienddd]

BRO SAME HAHA

[@Kel_Omori_official]

That's literally me and my family

[@marvel_nerddddd3067]

My mom was literally so close to this. I started crying bc I was so nervous even tho I knew she would support me but then I told her and she just straight up said “ok..and? Why are u crying?” I was like wait u just don’t even rly care and she was like “lily, it’s literally just who u like idgaf” (not in a bad way) then after that she makes jokes abt bi ppl and I make jokes like when someone said “this is such a straight line” in a line in an airport I turned to my mom and said “not so straight after all” and she laughed so hard and my grandma (who I haven’t come out to) was like wtf… (also this is the longest comment ever I just told u my life story I’m sorry)

[@signalohnine]

i think some people don't like heartstopper because it was "childish" or "cringe" but i have waited so long for queer representation that isn't sexualization or toxic. it is such a positive display of queer relationships. i truly love this show so much.

[@barbiebaby1881]

I feel a lot of people didn’t like the show because it was another show where white men were the stars. Gay representation from gay couples in the media (shows & film) are 90% of the time white men, or have at least one white person in the couple, which is tiring for queer POC. Yes, this show had POC as the co-stars, but it still had two white men as the stars which is what majority of gay representation in the media is. How many poc gay couples can u name in a popular show/movie ? Not a lot at all and it’s because whiteness and white men have become the standard in gay representation. It’s very aggravating to many when people say this show was good “gay representation”, when it wasn’t. It was good WHITE gay representation because gay representation (in the sense of gay couples) is mostly white. Also, SORRY IF I SOUNDED MEAN OR RUDE! That was not my intent, just explaining another side of why some people didn’t like or watch heartstopper 🙂

[@signalohnine]

@@barbiebaby1881 i completely agree! there are rarely any POC queer main couples in shows or movies, and if there is, those shows are always cancelled. i think i meant more LGBT+ rep, rather than just queer. elle is a good example of a trans black story that isn’t about her being black and trans. it mentions it but that isn’t her entire story. there needs to be more POC queer stories as main characters.

[@DinosaurNick]

Same I'm 39 and just got into it and it makes me feel young watching them struggle in awkward teen years and I cried so much

[@kevvs7525]

​@barbiebaby1881 I know this is a late response but Charlie is actually from Spain

[@br12_]

@@kevvs7525 and what race are Spanish people? 💀

[@justak2121]

The most important thing this show brings to the table is a positive outlook on the queer experience. Instead of focusing on trauma, it's about falling in love and the show emphasizes how beautiful that can be. It also doesn't oversexualize literal kids, which many shows are guilty of today often having adults who look like gods playing teenagers. It's so beautiful and family friendly and it's just an important positive show that makes people happy, and IT MAKES ME HAPPY.

[@salvadorlourenco4231]

Facts upon facts

[@matebiro8779]

I was crying again. And i am 20... It is beautyful and wholesome, but it is also unrealistic for some of us. Maybe this is my escape from reality, or just my dream that never got to be true (and sadly will never be because I am 20)

[@ionymb140]

As much as I love it I also hate it cos it tells ppl this is how it goes where some of it is so dark it’s never been portrayed, focusing on trauma is realistic.

[@WesleyGuerrero]

Honestly, it's got just the right amount of drama. Not everyone's life is full of emotional traumas and even so there is a lot of happiness in queer lives that doesn't get shown enough. It was literally apart of cinema code that queer coded characters have to be evil or end up dead so that viewers can see them "be punished for their crimes of homosexuality". It's so nice this show doesn't follow the stereotypes and tropes of gays in media. It's just sweet ❤

[@ethan1969]

Exactly. Like Euphoria, this is directly pointed at you. Not every single kid has a horrible traumatic life and does drugs and has sex on the regular, and also most kids don’t look like they’re 25 👀

[@lowkeyproductions6681]

It’s funny to me when people say the show is unrealistic because there’s no queer trauma… because that’s objectively not true. All of our characters deal with trauma throughout this season (particularly Charlie). What makes this show special is not that it’s trauma-free, it’s because the story is not viewed through a depressing, traumatic lens. The tone of the show is positive, and hopeful. It focuses on queer joy and community and love.

[@ElfsArt24]

I agree, most of the bad reviews I've seen are "it's not realistic" or "there is no chemistry" and it really hurts to read those

[@kelvinlabor6825]

Where do you read those reviews? It's 100% in rotten tomatoes :)

[@ggoose11224]

wait until they read the comics or watch season 2 when it comes out. that deals a lot more with trauma (while still remaining fluffy and joyous ofc) :)

[@BellyJae]

@@ggoose11224right. It touches more on Charlie’s eating disorder (which I really didn’t pick up on when watching the show but looking back, he never eats his food) and his mental health. I’m still very excited for the Paris trip and hopefully the dinner where Tori kicks David’s phone out of his hand! Omg I hope they recreated that scene from the book!!

[@rubyspot..]

TRUER WORDS HAVE NEVER BEEN SPOKEN.

[@ElBreaksLoose222]

ash yelling “let lesbians live in peace” is truly all i needed this fine friday evening

[@oliviacharlotte2093]

I didn’t always agree with Tao but he’s so me vibes tbh. Like when he said “I don’t know why I’m so afraid of being alone” I felt that way harder than I wanted to.

[@rchlzbln]

Ash really said “let’s get comfy in bed for the most heart wrenching, turbulent, emotional four episode of the show” 😂

[@ElysiumInFolklore]

lets just wait until the first four of season three... 😭

[@vocalvariety6246]

I’m a 26 year old guy and have known I was bisexual almost my entire life. But my parents are very religious and to this day would never speak to me again if they knew. So I lied to myself my entire life. I watched this show 2 days ago, and was so overwhelmed I came out to my girlfriend of almost 10 years. And now have told a small group of friends who are my chosen family. For the first time I can breathe a little easier. This show is so important. It just might have quite literally saved my life. Excited for younger generations to grow up seeing media like this knowing who they are was never a mistake. Thank you for reacting to such an important show to not only me but so many queer people out there ❤️

[@Eli-le8em]

I'm so happy for you, man 🖤 keep going

[@stephanelarocque77]

Very happy for you!!! :)

[@Ashtree28]

I’m so proud of you! It’s not an easy thing to do, regardless of age or relationship status, and I’m so happy you found the courage to be your authentic self. ❤️

[@heidyherrera1055]

im so so happy for you!

[@skzginaaa]

this show is very inspiring :) almost came out to my parents. i’m very happy for u >3

[@nigelskelchy]

Did you knowOlivia Colman who plays Mum won an Oscar for Best Actress for 'The Favourite' a couple of years ago playing a bisexual character hence her line of 'i wasnt born in the 18th century you know' 😂

[@Lean-zj1nl]

As an LGBTQIA person I *screamed* with your little message about being valid! Thanks, Ash!

[@girlfrienddd]

❤

[@BellyJae]

Same!!! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

[@benjigrandesmoonlight]

I'm bisexual🩷💜💙

[@coss1]

I'm a 38 yr old cis gendered heterosexual male and I enjoyed the hell out of this show. It's like the anti Euphoria in a good way. Everything doesn't need to be harsh and over sexualized, sometimes sweet and poignant does the job just fine.

[@vermaishanvi037]

Anti euphoria is a term i never thought i would hear and agree with but here I am

[@hannita5353]

euphoria and heartstopper bothhave very differetn vibes, but both are realistic in their own way. hearstopper shows a cute highschool love story where they both have to overcome stigma and homophobia. Euphoria shows the consequences of drug exposure in high school which is also a problem that countless teens face. Euphoria also shows how teen girls might oversexualize themselves for the pleasure of men, not so the showmakers can make a statements about how all teen girls oversexualize themselves for fun. both shows have their strengths, but i wouldn't really call heartstopper the anti-euphoria, as both deal with real problems that teenagers face

[@Bruh-mg5ff]

They are both realistic 💀 they both tell the gay experience. Some people will have this experience and other will have a the euphoria experience

[@love_espressoooooo]

The books really verified that it was okay for me to be a gay male teenager, because I honestly thought that it wasn't normal. And the show came along and it made me really feel like I had someone who had my back (idk if that makes sense but okay???). I'm 17 now and I really appreciate Alice Oseman and what she/they did to put this out into the world.

[@jaredforster6698]

[@y2klove581]

This is why representation is important because it’s such a nice feeling seeing someone like u on screen like everyone deserves to see something they relate to on screen

[@traupman84]

you are valid!

[@enzyy_]

i'm genuinely happy that you realized that! And also, i agree, this show helped me too and it'll probably help a lot of other teens and i'm glad they released itt

[@Crockc]

LOVE YOUR NAME AND PFP

[@wg2914]

"It's called bisexual; have you heard of it?" Gets me every time!

[@laticalcohol8340]

Here are something’s about this characters that you need to know: 1. Charlie got outed last year and he was picked on by the whole school but mostly by the rugby team and he only had Isaac, Tao, and Elle there for him so that’s why Tao is so protective of Charlie around Nick because he thinks Nick is just using him and making fun of him behind his back. 2. Tao is straight and Elle is a trans woman and it is very important to his character that he is straight because it shows that trans woman are real women 3. Charlie has an eating disorder so that’s why anytime he has food around him he’s just messing with it 4. Isaac is a new character and so is Imogen so no one knows what is going to happen with those two 5. Those circles with numbers on them are represented by how much his friends care about him so that’s why Harry’s is so small and Charlie’s is so big And that’s all I can think of right now

[@maryseptihet]

Tao is also autistic and Isaac is asexual !

[@hannestakkestad8021]

What did you mean by number 5? Which numbers are you talking about?

[@knighthawk3749]

4. Isaac is aro ace and will have an expanded role in season 2. For great easter eggs check out the titles of all the books Isaac is reading during the show.

[@readaholicgirl_5]

Oh, I thought Isaac was Aled just with a name change

[@knighthawk3749]

@@readaholicgirl_5 Isaac is a replacement for Aled because Alice Oseman is using Aled elsewhere.

[@AwkwardFellow]

It’s unfortunate my friends and those I know who are gay seem to think it’s too cheesy, because as someone who’s been looking for western gay rep that isn’t sexual in nature this was refreshing. It spoke closer to my own experience growing up, and the relation I wanted as a teen but didn’t end up having. LGBT+ deserve other genres besides “gritty teen drama” in western live action shows.

[@thynottea]

yeah some people i know thought it was cheesy too but like straight people get cheesy romances all the time! let the lgbt+ community have some too!!!

[@AwkwardFellow]

@Anna I said “seem to” because I don’t know what’s in their head. I can only infer based on a few posts about it. I’s not me saying they’re wrong. If I was going to say they’re wrong I would have said so. Instead, I do think it’s cheesy, but I also happen to have a different view on if that’s a bad thing or not which is why it was “unfortunate” they seem to disagree.

[@randompeople465]

Im gay and i love this show.

[@AwkwardFellow]

@@randompeople465 Me too! I’m glad there are others who enjoyed it! :3

[@peachii9249]

I was so upset because when it came out as a show I immediately told my friends to watch it, I knew they would love it firstly for the story and because of the representation of lgbtq. And they did love it! For about a month or so but then it was like it got "too popular" or something decided that the show was cringy now and they kinda started make fun of it which really makes me sad because it's such a good show and book series that doesn't focus on the trauma or over sexualizing the characters.

[@MaddyPerez128]

I know ash asked if Tao likes him as a joke, but Tao being straight is actually a big part of his character. He likes Elle, who’s trans, meaning that he sees her as a girl. It’s subtle validation

[@nahuelma97]

The "I'm sorry if I ever made you feel like you couldn't tell me that" came in like a wrecking ball the first time I saw it because yes, yes you did, mom. It still gets me teary eyed. Fucking Olivia 😍

[@emilyfreeman1373]

So if I’m remembering correctly from the comics the reason Tao is really protective over Charlie is because he’s the one who accidentally outed Charlie, it’s also the reason why Charlie is more reluctant to tell Tao compared to Elle or Isaac Edit: Also the girl on the train is actually the creator of the comic😁

[@bettyblue1465]

Did Charlie know about that though? Because in season 2 we had a scene where Tao revealed that he was the one who accidentally outed Charlie

[@felicia9957]

I actually cried when Nick came out to his mom. It’s something many of us can’t do and seeing that made me realize how lucky I am to have accepting friends and ppl who love me no matter what. I hope everyone who wants to come out will experience that love :)

[@billygabrielz]

I was afraid to come out to my mother and she straight up cornered me and forced me to come out. Then for like 5 years she proceeded to shame me for it using the Bible. I watch Nick Nelson come out to his mom and I'm full of tears of joy, hopefulness, and also a bit of grief. By far one of my favorite scenes in the show

[@maverickbull1909]

Same. When I came out it was negative. I actually came out twice lol. First, as a kid and again as a teen. No support at either time lmao

[@emmamarani6550]

Honestly? I basically cried for the whole show the first time, and even after having rewatched it like 10 times the last episode always brings me to tears. I loved the show so much I read all the graphic novels right after and I can’t wait for season 2 ( SPOILER: we’ll get to see them in PARS!!! I’m so excited ❤😊)

[@BellyJae]

@@emmamarani6550I can’t wait either! A friend of mine ran into Joe Locke (Charlie) and Sebastian Croft (Ben)over the weekend in Georgia because Joe is currently filming for a Marvel movie! 😍

[@person321]

Harry is a scarily accurate depiction of british school bullies

[@blockgirlygamer7714]

Just school bullies in general :(

[@sanneannelies843]

The actor Cormac said he based it on some boys in his school.

[@s.amanthaa]

oi bluv i aint loike homophobic or nottin but why is yews gay

[@kartolina444]

im bisexual and so is my bf, seeing bi representation like nick nelson really moved me more than i thought it would 🥺

[@singingluver01]

Ok so I need ur take on season 2 because as a no person myself I absolutely loved how he didn’t shy away from correcting people and was just unapologetically himself once he was out (even when he was coming out to people bit by bit)

[@maxnewts]

Fun fact the guy they had doing the bisexual KZbin advice videos ACTUALLY makes KZbin advice videos. His name is Courtney-Jai and he operates a KZbin channel which is aimed at giving a safe space for people in the LGBTQIA+ communities to discuss topics they feel they need advice on such as coming out, figuring out identities, and figuring out sexualities (separate videos for each, since identities and sexualities are only segments of peoples lives etc etc). I thoroughly recommend them to everyone, even if they're not in the community, as resources like the one Courtney-Jai provides are at their best when lots of people have safe widespread access to them.

[@meritxellcarceller7488]

I knew Courtney-Jay way before the show and I literary jumped off my seat when I heard his voice. Have you seen his video explaining the whole experience of being in the series?

[@carleytimmerman6451]

Yes! Courtney is so lovely and I was shocked to see that he only has a small amount of subscribers. Go show him love and support y’all!

[@aylin2341]

so glad to see some isaac appreciation because he has literally been my favorite character since episode one

[@DominiqueBerry]

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[@aylin2341]

@@DominiqueBerry . . .

[@sunnykanda13]

"BE GAY DO CRIMES" - Our Mother Ashley, 2022

[@nometoqueisloshuevos7544]

in the comics tao wasnt really that obsessed w his friends doing their own thing, he was worried abt nick breaking charlie’s heart/bullying him bc thats what the rugby lads used to do to him (bully him terribly

[@nometoqueisloshuevos7544]

in the comics tao was charlie’s oldest friend and bc of that he was the only one who’d seen how depressed charlie was after all the bullying so it made a lot of sense for him to be against nick nelson

[@ElfsArt24]

I think there being no Isaac in the book made Tao seem closer so now he's in the show I understand why Tao woulf be like that more in a way

[@notacatnt]

NGL from watching the show I related heavily to Tao. He was watching dynamics change and his friends prioritise romance over friendship. As an aroace person, that resonated. I love my friends and want them to be happy, but I also hate how I'm less important and we drift apart. I don't date, so I can't fill the void friends leave.

[@HereToProcrastinate.]

it's so nice to see gay rep in a healthy relationship with open communication like every time I thought "oh here goes the miscommunication trope" they always just end up having a proper conversation and resolving it, for some that's boring, I think it to be so refreshing and important to see healthy representation, now just gotta wait for my w|w centric show with a similar rep :' )

[@juliacabrr2001]

Heartstopper it’s so important for teens… I feel so represented and the series are so cute!! Nick Nelson my comfort character 🥲♥️

[@nobodyatall139]

@1 Million With 0 Videos Challenge (Day 28) Ok queen xx

[@alfredogallo1075]

Ok, I'm here to defend my man Tao!! First off, he's a Libra lol, second, Charlie was (and still is) heavily bullied after being outed, which led to many mental health issues (I supposed these are getting more relevant in the following seasons) and Tao was there for him all along. This year Charlie was finally better and being himself, so when Nick appears (being friends with the exact people that bully Charlie), Tao becomes overprotective so Charlie doesn't suffer and goes back to his unhealthy behaviors (we can see them in the series: not eating, isolating, blaming himself, etc.). That plus Tao's fear of being left alone (a fear that everyone has at 14-15 I think) explains his behavior during the season. He's just a good friend :c On another note, season 2 starts filming this monthAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved your videos!!! I hope you watch the next seasons because if they follow the books (which I assume they will since the author is heavily involved in the series) WE'RE GOING TO PARIIIIIIIIIS

[@icepastacream1112]

Exactly, thank you! I personally understand where Tao comes from and why he's so defensive of Charlie and i really don't understand where all the hate comes from. He's just trying to protect his friend from getting hurt again, how could you hate someone for that?

[@yeonrabae7445]

It is!! I think Tao's mindset is more of like "its us versus them". Its implied that they've always been ostracized, so I can see why, Tao is ready to defend his only friends.

[@flaviac6556]

“He’s a libra” I don’t need further explanation that’s enough, thank you

[@bugrakaanaknc5218]

he was insufferable i wouldnt ever talk to him again if i were charlie

[@alfredogallo1075]

@@bugrakaanaknc5218 yeah, I get that, especially after the fight with Harry, when Tao blamed it all on Charlie, that was absolutely wrong. But, again, I personally associate it with him being young and scared of being left alone: Elle changed schools and Charlie got a boyfriend. I think Tao was able to notice his own mistakes and reflect on them and apologize. He has a lot of growth to do as a person and I think we will see that in the following seasons

[@Fran_Cisca]

I love how ash just involves herself in the story ant talks about charlie's situations as "we", it's so cute and honestly relatable, love to see it

[@Monarchy_of_Tiziano]

I am not the only one who discovered heartstopper at 3:00AM on a school night and binge watched it and stayed up all nights and now are obsessed and now have all 4 books

[@johnking5174]

Once you have watched Heartstopper it sticks in your mind forever. This is a brilliant piece of drama which can do this. When a programme keeps staying in your mind, shows what a brilliant show this is. Season 2 is on the way this year!

[@bk1661]

girl, i thougth Heartstopper might be too cheesy for my taste so i passed when it came out but after watching your video i binged it in a day and have started reading the books online. damn it's soo good, i've watched your vid 3 times now and have been waiting for this one.

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

It’s very much incredibly cheesy. But that’s the fun of it. It’s so purely feel good to watch it. Internal comfort

[@aaronshouting588]

I think the cheesy romance works since they’re literally just kiddies

[@bk1661]

@@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913 oh yes, it indeed gave me a whole lot of comfort consider me a fan

[@prakharjyoti9033]

Watching Heartstoppers is equivalent to having butterflies throughout the show. I just love how realistic but at the same time fluffy this show is! And yes..can we have a moment for the mom!! Like srsly 🤧😭

[@darcyjohnson871]

Ashley screaming "and your valid!" every 5 seconds is what I needed rn 😌

[@seaa4509]

fun fact, in the scene in ep8 with nick and charlie on the train, the person sitting on the right is actually alice, the creator of the heartstopper comics and the writer of the show! love your reactions btw

[@masterofspin8166]

i still can't believe a show with such a sweet ending (at least of this first season) made me so unwell and with a bittersweet feeling in my heart and i've just realized that it's probably because i'm never going to find someone who loves me as much as nick loves charlie. lol

[@katlover7]

Same like when is it my turn to have someone think of me the way nick thinks of charlie?

[@salyx]

Let’s all instead try to be the Nicks we want to see more of in the world. 💙

[@anarchobaby]

dw boo you'll find someone!! just focus on you and finding yourself, i'm almost 26 and didn't get into a healthy relationship until last year after doing a lot of work on myself and just letting it find me naturally 🤍

[@brualberini]

@ᱬ Sad B!tch ᱬ well there are some very dark things on books 3 and 4 of heartstopper, but it's always from the perspective that getting through it (whatever it may mean) is possible :) also i think book 5 comes out next year so lets see how that one goes

[@georgenorris2657]

@@salyx Yesss well said!

[@miavigil3170]

Finally legal so I WILL be voting!! Thanks for helping me make sure I’m registered ash! 💙💙💙

[@jairusstrunk94]

@1 Million With 0 Videos Challenge (Day 28) Don't worry My guy. No one is.

[@Blitenier]

I can’t wait for Ash to react to “Do Revenge” in 2 months

[@urinternetmomash]

not the 2 months holy shit

[@Blitenier]

@@urinternetmomash already got it marked in my calendar fr LMFAO

[@emilylouise1971]

I have never been more jealous in my entire life than when I watched Nick come out to his mom and every single thing she did and said was absolutely perfect because I know I’ll never have anything close to that. I do have supportive people around me but just knowing my mom would never except my sexuality still hurts a lot. (It also hurts more now with everything that happened with Kit)

[@jezzarte3587]

This show meant the world to me, so I cannot imagine how good it must feel for younger people who are struggling with their sexuality and understanding themselves 🥺💕 WE LOVE REPRESENTATION!!

[@nataliatkm96]

Watching my internet mom watch the cutest show ever is what i call caring about my mental health.

[@chloudberries]

the fact that this was was written by an aromantic asexual makes me so happy and proud because i am too!! this show warmed my heart and made me cry again and again. the writer confirmed that isaac is an aromantic asexual and has plans for him next season which makes me so excited but also so scared for the backlash it's bound to get but it's gonna help so many people to see themselves in him, including myself. feels unreal because i never thought i'd see this depicted especially on such a big show on a huge streaming platform.

[@dawnmayflower4422]

No wonder I liked and vibed with Isaac so much - a fellow aroace right here!

[@chloudberries]

@@dawnmayflower4422 ahh me too!! also tori, charlie's sister is asexual and i had a feeling before i found out. excited for more of her too :)

[@dawnmayflower4422]

@@chloudberries Oh that’s so cool! I’m not a huge Heartstopper fan but I am curious about certain aspects of season 2, such as this. More representation of queer people who aren’t just gay or lesbian is great. This show was perfect in that way, especially when it focused on the characters and not the deep traumas. It was lovely to get a piece of queer media that wasn’t super serious and heart breaking.

[@chloudberries]

@@dawnmayflower4422 i feel the same way!!

[@allie2023]

i love nick so much. for someone who was going through the turmoils of figuring out his sexuality, he was always sweet and thoughtful to charlie. being mean to a love interest to avoid being outed is such a tired trope and i was glad they skipped it.

[@mimicruz]

When she called us babies, I sobbed. Had me shy and stuff ✋🏻

[@isabellab-c5351]

Ashley, my love, I have an underrated request from the gays. Motherland: Fort Salem - It has lesbians - It has witches - It has women in the dominant positions of their society (innuendo unintended) without it being all "man hatey" - It has an incredibly interesting and original plot, magic system, and other concepts - Strong female characters (obviously) - Found family and female friendships that fate: Winx saga wishes it was - And no, it isn't Military propaganda either (at least it doesn't read that way to me) It's like a history rewrite of if the witches of the Salem trials made a deal to save their lives in exchange for their military service. I'm not doing it ANY service but I love it SO much. And even if Ashley isn't interested I hope this has piqued anyone else's interest. Edit: Epic Trailer kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHbXe6iogLKdgLs I don't know if it entirely fits your preferred video material, but I'd really like to see your reaction to it.

[@paolam.c.3901]

Yessss

[@misskudou]

That sounds GREAT!! Where can we watch this? 💙

[@karmarose16]

I thought about watching this show but I keep forgetting the title of it so thank you.

[@nasimmason]

i might have to watch it with ur description of it

[@ems5454]

"an underrated request from the gays" LMAOOOOoo why was this so funny i love it btw i really want to watch it after reading your comment

[@Lale_Canfeda]

"Even if we don't personally know each other, I got your back." This means a lot to me. I've been feeling lonely recently. After I read this, I felt so peaceful. Because I saw that someone was ready to support me and kick some ass for me. Thank you, Ashley. ❤

[@sahir5817]

we've got you 🙌

[@NellasxElensar]

Hello from an ally, I request to join in this!

[@hannahwhitten7965]

My parents didn’t take it well when I came out, I told my mom first and she outed me to my dad and I didn’t find out until a year after, in which he constantly made homophobic comments. So I especially scared to come out to my grandparents, who grew up super religious. One day I just wanted to tell them, so from another room I yelled “Grandma I’m gay”, and when she left my mom told me that she talked to her about it. She said “So Hannah’s gay?” in which my mom replied yes, and then my Grandma said “Well I could’ve told you that”. It honestly was so amazing and they even talked to my sister and made sure that my dad wasn’t doing ANYTHING to hurt me in anyway. I couldn’t be more grateful for my grandparents.

[@nthingsnew]

my serotonin is bursting through the roof everytime i watched this show

[@omar-yj7er]

GURL I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW LONG IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE! literally refreshed my FEED FOR A MILLION TIMES AND THIS POPPED UP! love u for feeding us mom! also heartstoppers so gooodddd

[@charlottelouise2208]

SAME

[@rachelmeadow6934]

literally same!! I even rewatched the other reaction to get my fix!! #heartstoppers

[@omar-yj7er]

@@rachelmeadow6934 LITERALLY!!

[@Emily-hf9ud]

This series healed my inner-child. Seeing Nick discover his bi-sexuality made me feel seen. This was so fun to watch you react to! Like such a comfort!

[@tahimwaicij]

Me (a lesbian) watched this show with my (straight) friend and we both ABSOLUTELY loved it!

[@djenae2852]

I totally agree on what you said at the end!! I am bi, and this is the fist time I'm seeing such genuinely good and accurate bi representation, especially of figuring it out! And all I can think about is how good this show is going to be for the younger generation! I actually started watching it with the kids I take care of, and we've had so many interesting conversations, and they were so curious and eager to know more and understand, just seeing that feels amazing

[@Ashtree28]

What you said at the end is SO true. Yes, the show deals with universal experiences that teenagers of any sexuality and gender can experience, but the fact that the show is an uplifting love story about two gay teens is what makes it so special. I’m in my late twenties, and I cried so many times while watching it - I think partially because it was cathartic to have the season stay mostly positive and end happily. But it was bittersweet, because I feel like I was also grieving the years of confusion and angst that I went through as a closeted teen, knowing that if I’d had shows like this, things might have been different for me. Anyway, this show and others like it are more important than people realise, and I’m glad you had fun watching it. ♥️♥️

[@georgenorris2657]

I adore this show and have watched it several times now. It's all too too late for me in my 60's but it's a triumph for young people. It's a show that should be shown in all schools to help change attitudes and especially to out the Harrys of this world.

[@TheBlondeMidget125]

Didn't know I needed that "you are valid"-text until it hit me right in the heart and I started crying. Thanks, Ash. Really.

[@denizeylul9722]

“Lets just get that straight” it took me a minute😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Lexsaysss]

Nick’s coming out scene still makes me cry, I’m ngl 😭 I’m definitely not the demographic for Heartstopper, but I’ll see any show where teens can be unabashedly queer and (mostly) happy because it makes me so hopeful for the future

[@Anime_Potato]

What Charlie and Nick have is literally so adorable, like finding a guy who is even gay is hard, but finding a nice one, impossible. 💅😶💅

[@Anime_Potato]

Also Can't wait next year for season 2!! 💛💙

[@karolejnaa13]

5:35 well, it's not about that, Nick is friends with the biggest bullies who are also homophobic and bullied Charlie and Tao for ages. Nick NEVER stood up for them, until he became very close with Charlie, he let them and propbobly a lot of other people be bullied for years and ignored it until he personally cared about Charlie. There's literally a flashback Nick gets while scrolling through Charlies Instagram that proves that he was there, didn't say a word and remembers that. Tao stood up to the bullies again and protected Charlie but when Nick told them not to bully people (literally for the first time, bare minimum) Charlie was mad at Tao for standing up and said he's dragging Nick into it. I would personally be hurt by that and Tao is completely in the right for saying "Not your poor popular friend being dragged into it for once" while Tao was dragged into it for years by the bullies not by his own choice and Nick was just watching them be hurt. Don't get me wrong, I love Nick and I love his growth but I don't understand why people don't see how flawed his character was for half of the series. As a person who was bullied my entire life at school it stays with you for years and I still have cptsd and am working on it on therapy at 24yo. And I stood up for others while I was probably the most bullied person at school and he was the popular and well liked by everyone. If you don't react to bullying, you're a part of the problem, sorry.

[@itsverooo]

heartstopper is SO IMPORTANT to all the nicks and charlies and elles and taras and etc out there I love this show and the webtoon so much as one of the nicks in this world (as much of him as I can be as a 23yo bisexual girl lol) I appreciate the way everything was portrayed so much esp how the bi experience was shown bc I really felt like I was watching a mirror a lot of the times (esp that pirates of the caribbean part lmao) and I also appreciate you ashley for watching this and loving it!

[@liliactic]

when tao said he'd crush them ... verbally, he actually meant it.

[@y2klove581]

I love Elle and it feels so nice to have a poc transgender girl on screen also it would also be nice to see more trans men in bigger shows

[@lupaloops4166]

There's Theo from Sabrina. Unfortunately, Sabrina (as a show) doesn't really get better with more seasons.

[@Richboysinnightgowns]

The character Viktor in The Umbrella Academy is a trans man and is played by a trans man actor.

[@paintingdreams290]

@@Richboysinnightgowns they actually transitioned the character bc of the actor.

[@sinnermoroll]

PLEASEEE WATCH SEASON 2, IM BEGGING YOU. ITS SO GOOOOOOD

[@ampersandcastle1091]

Olivia Coleman has always reminded me so much of my mum, like her mannerisms and everything, so the Nick-coming-out-to-his-mum scene means everything to me. It’s exactly how I could imagine my mum reacting if my coming-out had gone differently. Unfortunately (like Charlie) I was outed in Year 10 and it didn’t go how I would have liked, and now we just never talk about it. But Olivia Coleman is my favourite actress and I’ll always love her for giving me this scene which I can live through vicariously. This show is so authentic to the young gay British experience

[@Oliveeyahhh]

I dont know anyone else agrees, but I saw Tao through the lens of him having high functioning autism (fixation on particular subjects, emotional sensitivity, dislikes changes + needs routine, tends to focus on self) and it made a lot more sense to my why he acted the way he did.

[@TT-in1sf]

If you read the comics Charlie is bullied and Tao was his only friend so that’s why he is so possessive

[@georgenorris2657]

Interesting idea.

[@stephycharlie184]

Nick telling his mom absolutely destroyed me it was so wholesome and sweet 😭🥺💖

[@kaspas5511]

knowing what happens later on in the books gives some clarity on why tao is so possessive, doesnt really excuse it bc at this point it kinda toxic at points but definitly helps w/ understanding tao

[@virkspider]

i literally cry every time i watch this show. it just feels so heartwarming. truly became one of my favouite series ever.

[@thefilipinonerd]

WE STAN A QUEEN THAT TELLS EVERYONE TO VOTE IN THE MIDTERMS

[@iwilitu6591]

It's definitely aimed at a younger audience but its so sweet and wholesome that it's kinda soothing for anyone to watch

[@carmenvgilv]

Now you need to watch Young Royals or Hearbreak Heart ❣️

[@tomeromcclenton5072]

Ash is the only "reaction" channel i've watched that validates my reactions- energy is immaculate *chefs kiss*

[@jaimemendez4616]

Ash being the ally we need!!

[@evancarvalho2195]

Me and my mom watch a lot of shows together, but this one came out while I was away at college. I still told her about it and she watched it because she knew I liked it, and it made me really happy when she said she'd loved. We'll probably rewatch it together come the holiday season because she forgets plots really easily lol. So yeah, we're really close, so it really made my day that she enjoyed this sweet story about teenagers in love. It gives me almost as much euphoria as when she calls me by my chosen name ^-^

[@omarisadames9372]

i watched it w my mom and grandma and it was so sweet to see that they both loved it as much as me!!

[@annamaria9392]

This show (along with the graphic novels) is such a comfort show for me like it just makes me happy and I’m so glad that younger teens can watch this and not feel alone.

[@leilanyx]

yup, heartstopper got renewed for TWO more seasons and season 2 has just started filming as of the 13th, despite no official announcement, but there have been a couple set leaks confirming this :) i very much recommend going out and reading the graphic novels by alice oseman, unless you don't want to spoil for the future seasons. volume 1 and 2 were covered in this volume, if i'm remembering correctly, so you're safe to read those without any spoilers! you can either buy them or read them for free on tapas!

[@craftingranger7552]

I needed this. Also can we all acknowledge the scene between Tori and Charlie in his room cause🥺🥺🥺she's the sister we all need. You should buy the novel and check chapter 7 online. Alice went into a lot of serious subjects and did it so well while still having such an uplifting and fun story.

[@elenaaa.b]

"the gays were thriving until they weren't" heartstopper in a nutshell

[@meganbrick6266]

I just watched this whole series one night and I was exactly like this, just screaming CUUUTEEEEE at the screen every two minutes 😂

[@dublancdedinde]

this show is so helpful and reassuring when you're still growing up and questioning yourself. so many lgbt+ adult people said they wish they had representation like this series when they were teens, and i really understand it because it's just so heartwarming and relatable. it doesn't focus on trauma or any hurtful things ; just good vibes and preciousness. it's beautifully made.

[@SoftLearning_]

while i feel its a little too bright for my taste of stories, im glad there's a show where a LGBTQIA+ couple can just..be happy and in love, a dont have to face heavy trauma or anything so dark. Many of my LGBTQIA+ friends specially younger ones (teens) really like the series because they could picture themselfs on a good and happy relationship and i can understand that because teen series have gotten so dark recently.

[@hernandez409]

Heartstopper is a show i wish i would have had in my teens to early 20s... I fell into this huge depressive hole after watching this show, which i watched about 5 times a week... I am honestly excited and scared of the next 2 seasons simply because of the subjects they will touch on from the books... But i am glad you loved this as much as we have...

[@georgenorris2657]

I am also struggling to get over this show. I have to watch it regularly to keep from going under. Actually the experience has been a bit like falling in love all over again: although there is pain there is an underlying joy too.

[@jackgerig8910]

I experienced this post-watch depression too. I think because Heartstopper is such a dream experience for so many of us, it hurts to reenter our homophobic, isolated world where we didn't get to have an adolescence like everyone else (as we deserved). We wish to live and relive that experience over and over and over again, but it never comes true. Its not only okay to feel this way, it would be wrong if we didn't! We are scarred and traumatized. We struggle to find spontaneous romantic connection even in adulthood. And our lack of experience and trauma can hurt our chances of utilizing the opportunities we do get at love. So I fully understand. I hope you are able to find that connection like we deserve.

[@tookitogo]

@@jackgerig8910Well said. I also have my pet theory that one reason why so many gay men in their 20s act like immature teens - at least as far as dating and relationships go - is that a) most of us didn’t get to experience those things as teenagers, so in essence our emotional adolescence _is_ happening in our 20s, and b) we never had any models of healthy gay relationships. I think that’s why Heartstopper and Schitt’s Creek are so important: they show us non-tragic depictions of LGBT relationships. I’m delighted that today’s kids get to have that while they grow up and discover themselves, but also a bit jealous, as a middle-aged gay who didn’t have anything of the kind.

[@rylags7934]

PLEAAASEEEE WATCH SEASON 2 😭👏👏👏

[@samfinch6246]

Y’all I’m ready for this season 2 reaction from our gurl ash. But like is she ready is the question??? 😂😂😂

[@Eros12289]

Good mental health is rewatching Heartstoppers and realising there's a Nick for everyone, we just gotta find them. That's the Libra in me being a hopeless romantic while being a natural optimist.

[@masterofspin8166]

i want you to be right. want someone like him in my life so bad. 🥲

[@pickletickle8300]

I wish I had this show when i was younger, but i’m excited to know so many people will have this at just the right time. And hopefully it’ll become a classic for exponentially more

[@icyboi13]

Love this show. I’ve watched it so many times! & the graphic novel is truly just a warm hug. It you might not have been the “target” demo, but it is so so so important that we all experience art & media outside of our bubble & see that what makes us different isn’t really that different. Don’t we just all want to be loved?

[@branbarley8359]

Rewatching this with you literally brought back all the original feelings. My heart wanted to explode at every cute moment!

[@jakem4325]

This show was just so good, it was the comfort show I didn’t know I needed and to me it really showed thing’s that other shows don’t show much, watching you react to it makes it 10x better too, i stan

[@happylonesomehappylonesome4868]

*This show made me feel even more single than I already am🤚💀*

[@Sergio_red_cherry]

I’m so happy we got a show that gave us hope like they really be making us feel like if we ever find love someone gotta die tf, Thank you for reacting girl I enjoy your videos so much💜

[@gracegormann5492]

This was immensely entertaining. I love watching people genuinely fall in love with this show and these characters. Looking forward to Series 2, which is due to begin filming in the next couple of weeks. Feel better, dearest, and I’ll see you in your next reaction video. ❤️🙏

[@abigailjohnson2149]

Thank you for the voting message before! We love & appreciate an aware queen ❤️

[@dontdeletethexos]

I'm so excited to see how Alice adapts the rest of their story in the next season's, so many important topics and heartwarming moments to happen still!!

[@chaotic-multi-fandom]

Tara is so me, as a 17 year old lesbian who used the bisexual label for 4 years, and was literally afraid of the word lesbian, listening to her speak about the difficulty of even coming to terms with the word was so comforting! I wish I'd had her at the time when I was having so much trouble with it, but I'm so glad to have her now

[@juliangines6764]

I'm a gay guy in my 30s, and this show made me indescribably happy. I came out post AIDS epidemic, where being gay often meant that you're going to get the disease. So it was a really hard time coming out. But seeing this, where gay people don't die and things actually turn out for the best for all the kids made me happy, but also a feeling like I missed out. I'm happy these kids get to fully live their truths and have a pretty strong community now, but also I hope they never forget what it took to get us here.

[@violeta8445]

ASH. WE NEED “BUT IM A CHEERLEADER” REACTION. I. BEG. YOU.

[@jemimahlikesfood5792]

Nick is my bicon! It's so great to have bisexual representation especially for me

[@xandernotharris]

Aw I'm sad we didn't get to see Ashley's reaction to Charlie's moment with his sister in the last episode. It was such a raw yet sweet moment.

[@tebzmoney259]

That message at 16:15 got me tearing up. I've been going through the most lately. And watching your reactions always cheers me up. I love and appreciate you too