World's Most Single Gay Reacts to Heartstopper Season 1 on Netflix 🏳️‍🌈💕

[@GavinReadsItAll]

I followed up this video with a comprehensive scene-by-scene comparison of the original graphic novels to the TV show, and how well Netflix adapted Alice Oseman's comic, come check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqmXhGuonNaCndE

[@DietEllie]

It's so refreshing having an LGBT+ centered show that's not depressing as hell and doesn't disregard bisexuality.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

THISSSS!!! Absolutely this!

[@quasi8180]

As a baby bi makes me soo happy

[@kittyloverrlove]

This!

[@boop_beep_sheep4876]

It's also refreshing to see a show that doesn't center around drugs and sex!

[@quasi8180]

@@boop_beep_sheep4876 i know right. I love me a good wholesome show

[@michelleraven1832]

As a bi-sexual. I love that the line "bisexuals do exist" was put in. People tend to act like we don't or that we are confused. I love that they did that.

[@morbidsearch]

Girl: I'm bi Society: Nope you're straight Boy: I'm bi Society: Nope you're gay

[@miamarino339]

yessss same and i am too. my little bisexual heart was so excited we got represented with nick 🥹🥹

[@farahandara4275]

ikr :(

[@rozyberger6068]

Same❤❤

[@lexi.bashaw55]

@@morbidsearch literally tho

[@liebesromanfreak]

Not often put a show such a permanent smile on my face. It's perfect.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Couldn't have put it better 👏

[@Suedeganz11002]

I was smiling and weeping the entire season! This show has just become my favorite Of all times

[@robindbankzzzz]

as someone who has recently come out as trans, seeing elle on screen and seeing tao adore her the way he does was so reassuring and heartwarming to see and i hope this is a step to further trans rep

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Love that for you and all the beautiful trans people of the world, I have a feeling Elle is going to be so important to so many and I can't wait to see her grow in the future when we get that season 2 (which we better get it haha) ❤

[@finnyc.260]

It is. If you ever worry about it just remember that I a random stranger had a HUGE crush on a trans girl I worked with. I never told her. She had this on and off relationship and we worked together I just...I didn't....I wasnt.....sure...and I don't think she even saw me as anything other than the dorky girl at work....so..yeah. I never told her. Well and she 🚬 so....I mean 🍃 is fine but she 🚬 so....yeah if she quit I'd go out with her but I can't date someone who does that what I'm saying is we're out here...I think I'm gonna tell her. Just so she knows cuz....I know she's self conscious...and even if she doesn't like back it's fine. I hope her knowing I like her makes her feel beautiful.

[@dee-xf3ky]

@@finnyc.260 i wish you an enormous amount of luck and success

[@janeldavis905]

Congratulations on coming out! I hope things have been going well so far 😊 As the mother of a trans teenage girl, I cried in the first episode when I realized they were setting up a romantic storyline for a trans-girl character. I am so grateful that this positive representation exists for my daughter. We accept the love we think we deserve, and positive representation like this goes a long way in helping a young person believe that they deserve a good partner who loves them and treats them well. Now I've just got to get my daughter to watch it! Sadly, she won't listen to a recommendation from Mom 😂

[@datlilbeanch5477]

I actually feel bad for Imogen, her dog died, her crush let her down (although i applaud her for taking it well), and people compare her to harry and ben to say shes a terrible person

[@LyricalCJ]

That’s just f-cked up. They really compared a stereotypical “pick me girl” to a violent homophobic/transphobic bully and a Sexual assaulter that took advantage of a gay guy just to figure out his sexuality. Like bro-

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Me too, she was just an innocent girl with a crush on her friend, and her reaction in episode 8 when she realised why he didn’t like her proves she is in no way malicious. I feel so bad for her too, Harry and Ben are infinitely worse!

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

@@LyricalCJ and I really think she grew after that. The pick me behavior is because you hide who you really are to fit in. And when Ben said that he hurries his real personality I think Imogen realized she does it too and grew from that.

[@LyricalCJ]

@@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913 yep. And that’s character development. And that still makes me question why in the holy hell people would compare her to Ben and Harry or even say she’s worse than those two.

[@MissMusicForYou]

@@LyricalCJ it’s just good old fashioned misogyny tbh

[@micah_eagle]

In the bloopers for the show, Olivia forgot her lines during “Nick’s coming out” scene, she was crying and said “I’m just overwhelmed by your little face” Kit Connor is a phenomenal actor and he portrayed Nick’s vulnerability so well, and he played this part to the T and it made me cry seeing how natural he did it. Most people are stiff and very robotic in how they move and perform vulnerable characters or you can just see how they’ve separated themselves from it. Kit dove in and left everyone in tears, including an incredible actress like Olivia who has been in the industry longer. ❤ can’t wait to see what Kit does in the future!

[@Debbie76]

I think he's going to be huge. He's up there with River Phoenix and Leo Di Caprio in terms of being able to say a million things without uttering a word when they were that age too ❤️

[@bewitchedbecs]

The way Olivia Colman was the only person they sent that part to because they thought she’d be perfect but didn’t expect her to say yes. I’m so glad she agreed because she’s absolutely the perfect mama nelson (plus she filmed all her bits in 2 days).

[@bewitchedbecs]

Also I was so glad with most of the changes like more of Darcy, Tara and Elle. Really shows what good adaptations you can have if authors are involved. Did miss my precious Aled but it made sense

[@GavinReadsItAll]

I didn't know she was the only one considered, but I genuinely love that AND she said yes!! AAAHH QUEEN!!

[@thevioletbee5879]

@@bewitchedbecs Isaac is basically Aled anyways. He’s still my boy (and arguably has more screen time).

[@bewitchedbecs]

@@thevioletbee5879 yeah I get that but I’m hoping for a radio silence show or movie one day

[@lysmith5280]

I love how Elle doesn't fall victim to the typical trauma and body disphoria storyline that trans characters, specifically trans people of color, seem to always face. Obviously trans teens face those issues, but they also face other teenage-related situations, such as crushes, friendships, and grades. The character of Elle is a self-loving teen in a all-girl private school who faces a struggling friend group, new friends, and a crush. And she also happens to be black and trans

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Elle is honestly just so incredible and LOVE that she already loves herself and knows who she is, that confidence for a trans person, especially a teen, when there are so many articles out there trying to discredit and invalidate trans teens is so important for other trans teens (and even trans adults) to see.

[@lysmith5280]

@@GavinReadsItAll Exactly! Well said!

[@aliciafaithreads]

My ten year old daughter has recently come to me and told me she thinks she likes girls. We have tried to be a very welcoming, loving home but I’m also so glad this show exists because it will help her a lot.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Love that you're there for her while she navigates this confusing time in her life, and also so thankful shows like this exist so everyone feels seen ❤

[@sweetheart9099]

I’m so proud of her for doing that and thank you for accepting her, not all parents would do that, it just shows how amazing of an human you are ❤️ and I’m saying that as a 16 years old girl who is trying to find herself, and whose dad is very homophobic, so I know what I’m talking about.. I wish I had parents like you (sorry for my bad english)

[@alexi9347]

❤

[@erikjohansson2703]

@@sweetheart9099 I'm in the same situation as you. Also your English is perfect

[@Amsayy]

I knew I was into women from a young age (around 10/11) ! I was comfortable enough to tell my parents and that speaks volumes, the fear was never ingrained into her so the fact she came out so young shows you're a great mom. Keep it up 💕

[@Amyduckie]

I binged it in one sitting, my little queer heart just needed it. I’m likely to rewatch pretty soon, but I’ve already rewatched the first kiss and Nick’s coming out, they were my favourite scenes. I really appreciate Kit Connor’s ability to show vulnerability. He’s going places, that one.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Kit is definitely going to be huge, and I mean, he already pretty much is!! But yeah, definitely going places.

[@erica2003girl1]

For me, Kit’s performance was literally my favorite out of the entire cast. He just added such a genuine and loving quality to Nick that made me love him even more than I already did (and that’s saying a lot because he was already my favorite)!

[@Amyduckie]

@@erica2003girl1 for me it was the same. His face is magic.

[@blurredmirrors]

@@erica2003girl1 Same… he gives off such a genuine, kind vibe and I feel all warm and fuzzy inside when he’s on screen… he’s so good!

[@contrapasso5456]

I love how they managed to keep Olivia Coleman under wraps, I literally gasped when I saw her 😭

[@GavinReadsItAll]

The world's best kept secret, honestly not a single leak!

[@raymondsouthorn1578]

Gav's reaction to seeing Olivia Colman was all our reactions!

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Shooketh doesn't begin to cover it

[@hyungwonniebebe6576]

no bc iits trueee TT me and my friends reacted the same jdkjfkjf

[@kingfisher7867]

Also the chemistry between the actors especially Nick and Charlies actors even down to their first scene “Hi” 🥺. Captured it so well

[@GavinReadsItAll]

They really did capture it well, loved it 😭

[@quasi8180]

The chemistry is what sold me to watch the whole series I wasnt sure at first what with ben and all but it was wonderfull

[@11ibi]

The fact that Olivia Coleman the legend is in this just makes the show even more perfect

[@GavinReadsItAll]

You are so correct

[@Ebbagull]

And Stephen Fry as the voice in the announcement system, as well! 😁

[@miss1of2]

@@Ebbagull for real?!? The voice of the principal is Stephen Fry?? I thought the delivery in the sports day episode was familiar!!??

[@dontdeletethexos]

I was exactly the same as you! So scared because I loved the graphic novels so much and I had such high hopes, but it was literal perfection! The characters (they found the perfect cast) the soundtrack was beautiful (I love that they added Chloe Moriondo like in the graphic novel) the little animations! It was a perfect adaptation and I am just praying we will get more seasons, I'm not ready to say goodbye to these boys yet

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Me too, so not ready to say goodbye yet, but omg we couldn't have asked for a better show 😭

[@mori444261]

Me too!!!!!!!

[@quasi8180]

For all the crap netflix does beautiful projects like this come out of it

[@CoxyNormus]

I’m actually so happy that they let Oseman direct and adapt the show because you can tell that this was Oseman’s literal free excuse to rethink/rewrite the first part of the series to be more immersive. It deviated a bunch from the graphic novel but the changes were so incredibly worth it.

[@dontdeletethexos]

@@CoxyNormus absolutely, and the characters didn't suffer for it, if anything it made them better which I didn't think was possible! Thank god Alice wrote it, we should've know we were in safe hands!

[@muchadoaboutbooks9590]

As a bi who came out as gay because of biphobia, I wish this existed when I was a teen. I feel like this season focused on Nick’s journey with his own identity and I loved seeing him figuring out he’s bi. It was so well done. My fave part of the show though is Tao omg I love him so much! And Elle! And Tara and Darcy! (And ofc Nick and Charlie as well)

[@GavinReadsItAll]

I hate that you couldn't come out as bi because of biphobia, I hope you're in a better place now ❤

[@quasi8180]

Haters are gonna hate if this show taught me anything its to be yourself despite what the world thinks Much Ado About Books.

[@quasi8180]

I do love Tao I feel like I understand where hes coming from. Also Tara and Darcy endure through so much hate its quite beautiful

[@quasi8180]

Honestly Much Ado Im nurvous to come out to my fam as bi despite my big words so I get it

[@quasi8180]

Nick is an inspiration

[@agithamoon2436]

I'm bi and I'm so happy that Nick comes to the conclusion that he's bi. There are sooo many " "straight" person figures out they're gay after all" -stories that don't even consider for a second they might be bi or even mention bisexuality. I cried when I read the comic and Nick was going through his questioning phase and looking up bisexuality and all that. It was so familiar, as I went through a similar phase. For the first time I felt really represented in a piece of media.

[@sophiasleep8960]

i need more bi representation in media also nick googling am i gay and watching a gazillion vids on bisexuality is literally me

[@GavinReadsItAll]

❤I also want to see more bi rep

[@brendamelara4104]

You could audition for Mr. Ajayi's love interest in the second season. The professor he meets during the Paris trip!

[@dw7896]

Omg yes!

[@mikeph9184]

fun fact! in spanish (latam) on the cinema episode when he calls him char , in spanish he calls him chiquito which is a very veryyyyyyyyyyyy sweet kinda corny way of saying like babe and it just melted my frozen little heart

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Omg I love that so much ❤️

[@BlacKaori]

Sé que a muchos les gusta pero que cringe el doblaje latino jajaja

[@simona1789]

When Nick hugged Charlie for the first time I felt so happy it nearly brought me to tears. They are so pure

[@lucyhanson844]

Some of the best, most realistic lgbtq+ representations I've EVER seen in media. I thought my little gay heart was gonna explode, I was screaming into my pillow kicking my mf feet.

[@onlycanbeoneofme]

"Im the Charlie who essentially never found his Nick" Got me all choked up relatable here! Theres someone for everyone ! Get out there and find your nick :)

[@nanda105]

DUDE EVEN THE LINES ARE EXACTLY THE SAME, IT'S LITERALLY EVERY FANDOM'S DREAM

[@katieknott349]

IT IS, AND NETFLIX OF ALL PEOPLE MANAGED IT!!

[@lisaistryingtolive]

@@katieknott349 not netflix but Alice

[@sarahteter6310]

I had the same Olivia Colman reaction! Also, I hadn't purchased or read Heartstopper prior to watching the show because I don't enjoy contemporary often and all I ever heard was adorable gay boys play rugby (which while accurate barely scratches the surface). IF I HAD KNOWN about the side characters having stories that were just as important I would have started down the interconnected world with literally any of her books. My favorite character ended up being Nick, but I love every character and need more of them all ASAP!

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Literally every main character was perfection, so glad you gave it a chance. So many diverse and interesting characters, and I can't stop recommending the series to everyone 😭

[@boglitt6918]

This is without a doubt the sweetest, most heartwarming show on Netflix. I absolutely loved it. Alice Oseman has created something really beautiful ❤🥹

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Agree 100000% on everything 👏

[@aldreonsmith4268]

I love how the positive relationships are so normalized. The friends, partners, and adults are so supportive and caring of each other. Its so nice to see healthy relationships depicted on screen. I also love how Nick's journey just felt so normal and was given the space to explore. I found his character to be so reassuring. Gosh this world is held with such love and care and I want to live in it all the time. seeing Gavin's reaction after watching the show made me so happy. I ordered the graphic novels and am praying for season 2.

[@alielaw7960]

Graphic novels?

[@fropdafrog1712]

42:42 you can see Nick just eyeing Darcy down when she sneaks behind Tara :D

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Haha now I see it 😂

[@eilish3210]

I keep seeing people being like "I'm not gonna watch this show because not every gay person experiences love like nick and charlie" and all I keep thinking is...... yeah, but that doesn't stop it from being cute and nice representation. Gay stories consistently have depressing stories filled with homophobia, erasure of most of the LGBTQIA+ community, and them killing themselves. This story, while, yes, has homophobia, it isn't the main focus, but instead, a healthy and lovely story of two people who find eachother and fall in love. I love this show, I love the comic, I love Alice for creating something that has now become something that makes me feel safe when watching it. Thanks for reacting to this, because honestly, if it doesnt have a season 2, I will oh so genuinely be sad

[@phillstanford6036]

I'm actually straight and ended up catching the show on I watched it and it just made me feel so bad for gay kids in school or in general struggling with identity or being scared of being outed or anything it's bs I'm glad this show became so popular and opened up some eyes. The actor playing Nick did phenomenal job btw

[@somethingbookishthiswaycomes]

Everything about this show was just so refreshing. I'm so glad young queer kids have this show. If I'd seen characters like Nick when I was younger, it would've helped me so much in figuring out my sexuality. For so long I thought I couldn't be bi because if I was, I would've already known and it's like lol nope. Comp het ✨is a thing✨ Loved seeing your reactions as well, it's great to see fellow gays who didn't have this representation growing up finally get it 🥰🥰

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Thank you so much for sharing, and I love that Nick can be that representation now. We may not have had that while we were younger, but it's so comforting to know things will be better for kids today 🥰and thanks for watching too, really appreciate it!

[@justmartine]

One of my favorite lines is when the friends rescue Tara and Darcy from being in the locked room while they're kissing and Darcy yells "homophobia!" that sent me lol

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Haha underrated moment 😂

[@colleenchan1246]

I actually wasn’t sure what she meant by that!!! Can someone explain it to me like I’m 5 hahaha

[@erinh9267]

@@colleenchan1246 homophobia should be a cuss! Also, it is common to self-awarely, jokingly call any frustrating experience 'homophobia' in a tongue-in-cheek way

[@erinh9267]

She is right in the middle of a great kiss and it gets interrupted, so 'homophobia!'. 😆

[@colleenchan1246]

@@erinh9267 Ohh i get it now! thankssss

[@maypickles2396]

the joy you express whenever you see olivia coleman on screen is an intensely relatable exprience

[@evaaaxsheep]

As a sixteen year old trying to figure out her identity the show is just so wonderful!

[@calebaustin8343]

omg I had so many emotions watching this video! it was almost cathartic in a sense to watch a fellow almost 30 chronically single gay man have the same thoughts, feelings, and reactions I did to Heartstopper. I see you, hear you, feel you. I'm so glad that the little queer kids of the world have the representation we deserved, but I mourn for the years I spent being terrified and feeling so alone.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Sending you all the love and hearts for the time we will never get back ❤️ thank you for your kind words, and hoping we have our Nick and Charlie moment in our lives soon 🥰

[@HBDiniz10]

I read heartstopper for the first time when i was 14, watching the series at 17 is literally mind blowing!!! So happy that this show exists 💖💖

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Me too 🥰

[@thestrangenoodle]

The screams and noises I made while watching all 8 episodes in one go is embarrassing! 😂😂😂

[@GavinReadsItAll]

No judgement 😂

[@erinh9267]

No, they are some of the best noises this universe will ever know. ☺️ You just squeal and squee away!!

[@manoeksbooknook]

this is genuinely the best adaptation I've ever seen!!! I still can't believe how absolutely perfect it is 😭👏🏻 this graphic novel and these characters mean the world to me and it makes me so happy and emotional to know that so many teens and young people will get to watch this show and feel so seen, understood and loved 🥺 it's just frame to frame from the graphic novels and the things they did change/add I absolutely agreed with and loved like we got so much background and more scenes with Tara/Darcy and Elle/Tao and love that so much. truly shows that Alice Oseman was so involved with the creation and the writing of the show

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Alice Oseman is perfection. And I agree, definitely one of the best adaptations I've ever seen too!

[@claradaniels1472]

41:46 when you added asexual in that i nearly teared up! as an ace girl i often feel excluded or othered but that one small comment felt really good. thank you :)

[@mimekey]

I wanted to comment the exact same thing! Sooo happy everytime we get included in the list, cause it's still so unexpected and makes me so grateful everytime we don't get forgotten.

[@garboguyOz]

Thank you for reacting to the series in one go. Agree that it is an amazing production. Absolutely love Joe and Kit, could not have been better casted. Kit doesn't need to utter a word to get across how Nick thinks and feels. All that's needed is his eyes, body language, a little smile. The way he looks at Joe's Charlie makes your heart melt. I really hope they get the awards and accolades they deserve!

[@creatingpulsars9979]

I had never heard of Heartstopper. Watched the whole thing in one go. LOVED it. So I will 100% be reading the graphic novels. I was looking somethings up and heard they changed a couple things but almost all adaptions of anything do. I really really liked it. I loved that we got a clear comparison of a toxic secret relationship and a healthy one. I love that there was drama between them but none of it was from them mistreating the other or being cruel. It was all understandable, relatable, heartfelt, sweet, sad, happy all at once. I thought it was really well done. I will say Tao sort of annoyed me at first, I found him very whiny and overdramatic but he grew on me. I will say Isaac (who if I'm correct was not in the novels) was probably the most like me in school. I seemed to always be finding out about everything but also staying out of it all at the same time and while I loved and opened up to my friends, stuck to myself a bit with my nose in a book. I related to nick's confusion. I'm bi-romantic and asexual. I will say I didn't know about asexuality until college. I always just thought something was broken. I had a bit of trauma from an abusive relationship when I was 14/15 so I thought my aversion to sex might be from that but I realized I didn't understand a lot of things others experienced and friends telling me about how they experience felt so different than how I experienced it. I just thought I was broken, and then in college I heard the term at an LGBT+ group, stayed up late, researching on the internet, takings quizzes, so that was fun to see shown, even if he was younger and questioning a different sexuality. The bi thing I figured out in high school but funny enough me being ace and not knowing propelled me figuring it out. I figured since I didn't seem to want to do too much with guys I was with, I thought maybe I was a lesbian. My first girlfriend was great, I fell very hard for her but when things started to get more physical, I once again just felt like I was pressuring myself and I lost interest. Just like I did dating the guys. I knew I had really feelings for her though. Just like I knew I had feelings for guys previously. so i just called myself Bisexual and figured something was wrong or broken in me when it came to the physical stuff until college. I've had people, when I come out to them, get annoyed with all the "labels" but I think, as long as we don't force labels onto others or be intolerant of them, sometimes the label can help. I know when I learned what asexuality was and realized this was what I was, it became, "Oh I'm not broken, I'm not weird, I'm just a bi ace. cool." Now, I've still never met another asexual in person, or knowingly at least, but even talking to other asexuals online and joking around about being blatantly confused all our lives by the majority of advertisements has helped amazingly in feel less alone. And I 100% didn't mean to get this in depth. Just meant, I really liked it. It was nice to see LGBT+ representation shown in an optimistic, healthy, fun way.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, honestly it was so nice to read, though I do sympathise with some of your past traumas (and so sorry to hear about the abusive relationship). I agree re: labels. I feel as long as we are comfortable with ourselves and the labels we give ourselves, it's fine. But love that you have other asexuals to talk to online to feel less alone, this world is filled with so many different people and it can be life-changing to connect with people like us. I hope you're in a good place now and happy ❤

[@jl5749]

you might already know this, but Alice oseman is actually aroace and wrote a novel called loveless about their experiences with sexuality in university. it's such a great book and made me (aroacespec) feel represented in a way I never have before; I'd really recommend it!

[@coolerthanyourmam9902]

I think I read Isaac is aroace so i think more representation is coming 🌈🙌

[@creatingpulsars9979]

@@jl5749 omg thank you for telling me!! I will definitely check it out.

[@creatingpulsars9979]

@@coolerthanyourmam9902 that would be amazing because Isaac was 100% my favorite side character

[@MarcusIsHere]

"congratulations, we thank you for your service" gets me every time 🤣🤣

[@HopelesslyBenedicted]

I'm almost a decade older than you and didn't realize I was queer until my late 20s. Watching this was a strange combination of absolute joy and happiness at seeing such an adorable and positive queer story, and real disappointment and anger that nothing like this existed on such a visible and easily accessible scale when I was a teenager to help me figure out why I felt so different. What you said about feeling like you've lost so much time, that's exactly how I felt. I'm thrilled that this kind of media exists for young people today, but I'm so very sad that it didn't exist for us as young people. This is easily one of my current favorite series; I watched it in one sitting the day it dropped, and then watched the whole thing again in one sitting a few days later. I also made a playlist of the soundtrack, lol. I loved your reaction, it was so much fun and really resonated with me. Thank you for doing it.

[@TheTreniam]

My comment I've been seeing going around about Heartstopped is that: Charlie fell first, but Nick fell harder" And you can actually see that, I just today ready all of the graphic novel chapters and am now waiting for updates!

[@FiveTrenchcoats]

Honestly it's scary how close my reactions were to yours! We even had the exact same reaction to seeing Olivia Colman's side profile in the first episode. This is absolutely a show that I would have loved seeing when I was Nick and Charlie's age and I was so sad when I got to the end. I'm demanding a season 2 @God.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Twinning and winning ❤

[@to_be_consumed]

I believe they've already approved another 3 seasons but I can't say for sure

[@jenniferrux7722]

I've never read the comics - want to - but I have already watched season 1 twice since last night. I loved this show so much!!! I really hope there will be a season 2. I was crying at the end of episode three and the beginning of episode 4 is my favorite Nick and Charlie moment.

[@patiencekillz]

They’re available for free on tumblr and tapas!

[@jenniferrux7722]

@@patiencekillz thank you

[@GavinReadsItAll]

I so hope you love the series when you get around to reading it, it's so amazing! I'm so glad you loved the show as much as you did, Nick and Charlie are just, ugh, everything 😭

[@jenniferrux7722]

@@GavinReadsItAll I think I will. They are everything and you said it right - when people look at them their serotonin levels go up. You are having the same reaction that I did to many scenes. This whole video is making me happy.

[@louisedunn545]

I hadn’t heard about Heartstopper until I watched your reading vlog. I was excited to see that it was on Netflix in New Zealand 🇳🇿, I’ve told my teenage kids to watch it and I’ve just ordered all the graphic novels. Gavin your reaction was priceless, I adored watching it.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Thank you so much Louise 💕

[@coachlaura749]

I loved Heartstopper so much! Between this and Our Flag Means Death my heart might explode from happiness 🙌🌈❤️ Edited to add I wish this would have existed when I was younger, because honestly it would have changed my life. I’m so glad it exists now though and hope there’s another season! I may have already watched this one like three times (I need to stop 😆)

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Here’s to a season 2 🥂 and agreed re: wishing we had something like this when we were younger ❤️

[@quasi8180]

I wish Our flag means death and Vox Machina were on neftlix since I cant get prime. Guess ill have to watch reaction on our flag means death i pretty much seen all of vox machina thanks to reactions

[@justaspoon9827]

The only “complaint” I have with the show is I wish the bathroom scene with Tao and Charlie was more accurate to the graphic novel. It would’ve shown some vulnerability in Tao’s character apart from when he’s with Elle. It was still good, but I wish he was shown to be more vulnerable with Charlie since they’ve been friends for so long.

[@mia-yf8pz]

Ye cause in the graphic novel it comes across more as Tao just being really worried about Charlie and his safety and in the show there’s a bit more anger and annoyance. Still like Tao though 😊

[@sweetpeas_9249]

Mum of a 21 y/o gay son here. I watched this show as soon as it came out and had a huge smile on my face the whole way through. Watching your joy and excitement just made my day! I was grinning and was so touched at your reactions and smiles. 😁 Hugs and you’ll find your special someone soon. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈♥️♥️♥️

[@TobiNano]

you are the mvp. a supportive parent is a gamechanger to how your kid sees himself in the world.

[@sweetpeas_9249]

@@TobiNano

[@BenHoward206]

The show is perfection, it had me so emotional! Don't know how I'm going to deal with the wait for season 2 😭 I'm going to have to binge re-read the graphic novel series again, especially now that the tv tie-in edition is out! I totally feel the same as you, I wish I has this when i was in school. I might not have kept so much inside and held myself back so much.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

❤the queer kids today will hopefully feel more seen and represented than we did

[@quasi8180]

If i had a show like this when i was a kid it wouldnt have taken me so long to figure out im bi

[@riac6786]

I've literally just watch the series and then came straight here to see your reaction 😅 The whole show was immensely cute!!

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Right?! I don't think I've ever seen a show as cute before

[@riac6786]

@@GavinReadsItAll Just finished your video and I sang the exact same Little Mix song after that line hahahaha

[@GavinReadsItAll]

@@riac6786 Haha great minds think alike 😉😂

[@Banyo__]

Years ago, I had a friend come out to me in high school. I related so hard to that moment with the mom in Heartstopper when her son came out, and she tells him, I wish you felt safe or comfortable enough to have come out to me sooner. I remember it so vividly, I had no real reaction other than to say "okay," and we just continued on with our friendship because he was the same person the day before and the day after. I could tell though that he was relieved because I later found out how bad it had been for him---pretending to be straight, pretending to be this macho guy so others wouldn't find out, lying all day long, and the bullying he was getting from a lot of the guys at school which I felt like I had been so stupidly blind to because he "wasn't gay," and never said anything, never talked about it, and he always gave as much as he got, so I thought it was guys being guys. Watching this show was really like reliving high school but actually seeing what the reality must have been like for him. He was thankfully lucky and brave enough all those years ago to live his truth, and though he was scared AF, he came to prom with a date (and my school managed not to freak out about it which was miraculous if you knew my school).

[@funyarinpa9464]

I had to pause the video to comment on what you said about coming out last to your dad because his opinion mattered to you. That's something a lot of cishet people need to understand. Like you, I came out to my parents last. Not even fully of my own free will. I made the decision, but only because I felt I had no choice in that moment. I remember them angry when they realized everyone else knew. They asked why I didn't tell them before, if it was because I didn't trust them. I think that was one of the things that hurt me the most of that conversation, because I felt like they were so fixated on their feelings they weren't able to understand my own. They couldn't see why I'd be so nervous about telling them. I don't get why cishet people can't understand that, I think it makes so much sense.

[@frisolaxod3835]

Heartstopper is one of my favorite graphic novels (and webcomics in general, and let me tell you I've read a LOT). Not only because it is basically a fulfillment of all my fantasies as a gay teen around the same age with the same romantic perspective but also because I started reading it around the time that I was thinking on coming out (2020) publicly, like, not hiding it and if I had anything gay to say or be then just be aside from just coming out to friends or family. It showed me that while I may suffer from people disliking me just for liking men, or that I may suffer my own struggles because of being out, at least I will find other people like me, and I will at least be a little bit happier. To be honest I still struggle, I still am the only very openly non-heterosexual guy that I know in my school which bursts me with feelings of loneliness and misunderstanding (Even if I have plenty of lesbian friends and bi girl friends), but seeing Heartstopper made me think that one day it won't be like that, and that one day I'll meet someone, a guy, and we'll just click like that, and be able to feel the way the comic and the show made me feel and I'll be able to do all of the things I have only been able to wish. It is amazing that Heartstopper exists and that more people are getting to know it, I am truly so, so happy.

[@ashtonlagleva3158]

I checked the show and I'm so glad I did. I found the characters (particularly our two leads, Nick and Charlie) very engaging, seeing how vulnerable and all the emotional baggage they're carrying was very engaging. I was so engaged in the series, that I binged it in one sitting and immediately bought the books digitally because I was curious about the source material. I'm obsessed with Heartstopper, both the show and graphic novels, it's become my life now!

[@galactic_worm6393]

I binged it twice in one sitting and then twice more later, i LOVE LOVE LOVE the show and comic I could rave about it all day! It feels so realistic especially with character character interactions!

[@Tarkus1412]

Heartstopper is the reason my Netflix subscription is worth every penny. I'm an old queen now, but this show reminds me so much of the time at school. Absolutely marvellous, and a definite 10/10. More please Netflix

[@Ash-mm2fh]

this show is such a beautiful representation of how to adapt a book to a show well and it is so clear that the thing that made that possible was having the Alice Oseman be so involved in the entire process (it also means the changes made feel so much more understandable because you know Alice helped make them)! i hope we’re able to see more adaptation like this in the future!

[@bhelliom3]

That hug at 16:50 made me ball my eyes out. When I say I cried during literally every single episode, I mean it. They perfectly captured the fear, excitement, anxiety, etc. that comes with your first same-sex crush when you think you're straight. Holy fuck this show is gold.

[@wthleo]

It’s 12am and I started falling asleep while watching this and was woken up abruptly by Gavin screaming “KICK HIM IN THE DINGALING”

[@cornblaster7003]

holy shit I love this show so much, as a bi teen myself it means so much to see a show like this, but also god damnit I want a boyfriend again now

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Heartstopper is so great at making us feel seen and single at the same time lol

[@twistytrombone2453]

I watched it in one sitting and cried many times😭 I loved it so much, it made me so happy, when I finished I felt like walking on clouds. I related to this a whole bunch and it just warmed my heart. God I loved it so much💕 (I of course read all the books beforehand, they are equally as amazing)

[@GavinReadsItAll]

So happy you loved the show so much, it's such a relief and so heartwarming ❤

[@ThePhaeriephox]

I loved this so much. It was nice to "share" how much I loved this show with someone, especially since I'm definitely NOT in the age demographic for it, nor did I know about the graphic novels before. Thank you!

[@Ktjane82]

I will have to admit that I haven't read the books but I decided to watch the first episode Sunday evening- let's just say I ended up saying up until 3am to binge the whole series (even knowing I had to get up for work at 7am) and now I need to get my hands on the books😀

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Hope you love the books when you get to them!

[@alielaw7960]

Ya same I binge watched it now I want to rest the novels

[@gabbyreads]

Omg Gav 🥺🥺🥺 I also watched the entire season last night and this show is everything!!!! I can’t deal with how cute it is and how accurate it is to the graphic novels!! The actors were cast so perfect ahhh. And omg I feel you about Selling Sunset coming out in the same day hahaha that show is such a guilty pleasure of mine 💀

[@GavinReadsItAll]

OMGGG Gabby have you watched the entire new season of Selling Sunset yet??? We need to talk!! Also you need to adopt me into your family so we can binge shows like this all the time together.

[@gabbyreads]

@@GavinReadsItAll haha no I haven’t started the new season of Selling Sunset yet but I’ll probably watch it tonight!!! 🥰 and ahhh yes omg we would absolutely love to have you!!! 🥺🥰💕

[@Sixu83]

In love with this series. QAF was something I grew up with when I was in high school. It's just lovely this generation has even better representation in an amazingly wholesome way now.

[@iJankii]

I feel like this show came out in a perfect point in my life. I really needed it.

[@Jodiice1981]

I’ve been following heartstopper on Tapas for years and was so excited but also nervous for this, but there was no need to be… it’s absolutely *perfect* The casting, the editing, the animated parts swooshing in and out… Moments that were easy to miss but added *so* much like the *actual* rainbows there were when Charlie saw nick for the first time, the stars in Elle’s eyes when she was with Tao, the books that Isaac reads (including the Gender Explorers)… It was just total perfection. 💜

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Totally understand your feelings of nerves beforehand, it's such a big thing for us, and love the smaller details too. Ugh the relief we felt when it turned out to be amazing ❤

[@Jodiice1981]

@@GavinReadsItAll it felt like gcse, a level & degree results day all rolled into one! I just didn’t go out on a bender to celebrate afterwards 😂 which is probably good what with covid and my 40yr old non-hangover liking body 🥴😂

[@craigfrancisjohnson]

Ive shared this show with everyone I know from my mum to all my straight and lgbt friends and everyone has had so much love for it whatever their experience growing up has been

[@tenley7563]

Im so obsessed with heart stopper literally it's a great show and I'm a lesbian I love how theres a bi person a gay person a lesbian and a trans person plus a straight people Gavin I love u sm u are my idol.

[@LenaLovesgoodStories]

I love how this show is so full of role models for everyone! Sure, for queer people especially, but for young people in general to stand up for themselves and their friends, for boys and men of all ages to be allow for showing their feelings as much as Nick, for families... I'm going to be a mum in autumn and watching nicks mum be there for him while giving him all the space he needs is just so beautiful and makes me look forward to try and do the same thing. Watching him confide in her as almost the first person is also so heartwarming because its often said that teenagers stop confiding in their parents. Not necessarily I hope. If you give them space, trust them and let them grow up then maybe... Well, I'll try my best. So, there's hope and encouragement for everyone in this show and everyone should watch it!

[@Hannah-ks2kc]

This series has my whole heart, I wish I had it when I was younger, I wouldn't have taken til 30 to come to terms with my sexuality and I liked the new character Issac and him reading a different book in every scene

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Isaac reading in every scene was a mood 😂 also I understand you taking so long to come out, we really could have done with this when we were younger, but I hope you’re happy and feel free now ❤️

[@quasi8180]

My hand did this annoying flappy thing whenever anything adorable happened whether its between Nick and Charlie or Tara and Darcy. So fucking cute omg

[@quasi8180]

@@GavinReadsItAll i have to get the graphic novels.

[@laurenmarietabone2458]

Heart stopper: *really sweet hand hold* Gavin: PASS IT!! PASS IT!! Literally cackled 😂 Loving this video so much! I’ve already watched it the series twice its amazing!

[@GavinReadsItAll]

😂

[@JT-ic9cz]

I loved this show so much! I'm 28 and feel so far from those high school days but am still deeply in the process of self-discovery and I so appreciate how the show handles all these moments with that hindsight and going through it now!

[@gazai_yt2954]

the constant "yeah, punch him" IS SO FUNNY

[@DriveWayModel88]

So I didn’t know that was a graphic novel I went in completely blind I loved it every second of it! Is a 34-year-old gay man Who graduated in 2006 it made me happy to see that we come to go far in media and storytelling. Also can I just say I wish I had known about the graphic novel series sooner and hope we get a season 2

[@bowbeara3980]

No bc I had the EXACT same reaction when watching it for the first time. Everything to do with Heartstopper just makes my heart melt

[@RodgersReads]

OMG I haven't read the graphic novels (YET I'm going to need to go get them ASAP) but this show was everything. It is literally so amazing to see such sweet wholesome LGBT romance and not the typical tragic romance we usually see. This representation is everything, I am so happy to see this now but if I had something like this in high school.....it would have been beyond amazing. I'm like...do I need to re-watch this immediately? lol

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Haha you need to read the graphic novel series THEN re-watch Heartstopper STAT!

[@RodgersReads]

@@GavinReadsItAll haha aye aye captain. I’m probably going to film an overall review video about this series tonight to release tomorrow because while it was adorable there were quite a few moments that reminded me of darker times in high school and I’m considering opening up about some of that stuff 👀 😅 because I think it’s an important conversation to continue having about homophobia and how that can affect people and whatnot

[@kyahalexandra]

I’ve watched this show 6 times already. I just can’t seem to get enough of it. This reaction video was bloody hilarious though I must say. I couldn’t stop dying of laughter from your little comments

[@krispy.reading]

Did I watch the entirety of this series on its release day? Damn, right I did. You know how people have comfort series that they re-watch over and over? This will probably be mine (and ATLA).

[@WhyAreWeAwake]

First time on your channel! This was so wonderful! This really made my day! Thanks to Heartstopper not only for being a new LGBTQ+ holiday in and of itself, but also for the ongoing Heartstopper reactions tour of gathering up various brilliant fam to follow online!

[@HappilyEverAmy]

I binged watched this all on Saturday and honestly it's as perfect as the Graphic Novels! I literally could not smiling throughout. I need more and honestly want to rewatch the series already. I had no idea that Oseman was in the train shot, gonna have to watch that again just to catch it. 🌈

[@GavinReadsItAll]

There's so much I missed too that I'm gonna need a rewatch too to spot them all 😂

[@liaonpluto]

I LOVED THIS REACTION OMG!! im happy to see that i wasnt the only one giggling and smiling dumbly through the whole season... that i've already rewatched 4 times lol begging for season 2 already!

[@KierstenSin108]

I literally squealed out loud watching this show. It is so freaking refreshing to see an LGBTQ+ show that is just happy and loving. Such amazing representation and it was a perfect adaptation. It blew me away

[@samanthawilliams9635]

The “shoes” got me 🤣 also the sly looks to camera or away as you know what’s coming 🙌🏼😂. This is my favourite was of re-watching as I feel like I’m watching it with someone!

[@Nathasharam]

That “Charlie let me handle this” at 6:11 was the absolute biggest mood because that was literally me the whole time in the novel and show 😂

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Haha we really are doing the most for Charlie 😂

[@mindyschiedler1386]

This show was literal perfection 😘 I can’t wait to watch it again haha! It was so fun watching you react to it! I vote for more of these videos in the future 💙

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Aww thanks Mindy, I hope I can do more in the future 🥰

[@thestoryseekers]

I was having a bad night but this cheered me up so much. I haven’t read the series yet and don’t know too much what’s going on but I love all of your reactions Gavin! This really helped me today and I hope it never gets taken down because we need more of you in our lives❤️

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Aww I'm so glad I could help you with this ❤

[@kristinjacques7650]

Oh I loved it so much. I smiled so hard so many times but I absolutely bawled during that end scene between Nick and his mom. It's everything I want for every kid in this conversation. It's what I wanted. So many feels.

[@kelcouch]

I binged this show without ever having read the graphic novels and loved it!!! I've since gone and binged the graphic novels and re-watching it with you now after reading it made it even better!! What a perfect adaptation 🥰

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Perfect adaptation is the best way to put it, agreed!

[@JunoFelecia]

I have rewatched the series soo many times. I love how much the show portrays every aspect of being queer. Being someone who recently learnt about her queerness, I love Nick because it me. I loved your reaction cause I had to watch it alone cause well... Home and it felt like I had someone who could relate and understand with. Much love x

[@teenathomas7057]

Waited to see your reaction to this show - binged it all last night. Loved seeing Tori come to life and all the special moments from the graphic novels. I was surprised how tall Tao was ... love Nick's side smile and how he notices the details ... loved the choice for Nick's mom as I love her as an actor.. and the start of Elle's and Tao's feelings. Can't wait to watch it again.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

It's a show we need sooo many more seasons of to see these amazing characters grow, and so glad you loved the show too 😊

[@teenathomas7057]

@@GavinReadsItAll yes it's a much needed show because I want my 13yr old daughter who is aware of her asexuality to not have to have to justify her sexuality but to just be accepted for who she is as a person. And I wish for a love like Nick and Charlie too!❤

[@JackChurchill712]

Having watched the episodes 3 times through now, one of my favorite things to look for are the rainbow flares. They aren't animated, but add just another level of beauty to those scenes.

[@winangela]

It was one of the best adaptations I've ever seen - such a great cast too

[@GavinReadsItAll]

100% agree!

[@garethfivaz]

i absolutely loved Heartstopper. im so glad that a friend told me about this, now i need the graphic novels. Love from South Africa x

[@dithon14]

Rewatching just to do the "Graphic Novel Series" drinking game. Hammered 20 minutes in.

[@quarterlovecrisis]

I am on my fourth rewatch by now and it's just everything. I STILL smile through the whole thing and feel so happy watching these characters come to life. I absolutely feel what you're saying - if I had this as a teen... man, I just get so emotional about this. I'm elated for all the kids having this show now!! The representation is all I ever wanted!

[@sophie...........]

I loved it so much, it stayed so true to the comics, the casting was amazing, and visually it’s absolutely beautiful :))

[@GavinReadsItAll]

The visuals aren't talked about enough, they really are stunning ❤