Heartstopper Season 2: Latest News, Cast, Release Date, and More

By any metric, Heartstopper was easily one of the most joyful shows of 2022. It was impossible not to have the biggest smile on your face while watching the beginning of Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick's (Kit Connor) love story. And if the teasers are any indication, Heartstopper Season 2 promises just as many warm and fuzzy feelings. 

The new season of Heartstopper will continue to follow Charlie and Nick's relationship, but there is also much more in store. Spoiler alert: They're going to Paris! Here's everything we know about Heartstopper Season 2.

Heartstopper Season 2 latest news

One day before the release of Heartstopper Season 2, Netflix dropped a sneak peek at its first four minutes. In the video, Charlie and Nick are fully enjoying the start of their official relationship, and we're treated to a sweet montage of them kissing, laughing, and playing video games — but mostly kissing.

Heartstopper Season 2 release date

Heartstopper Season 2 is coming to Netflix on Aug. 3 with all eight episodes. 

Heartstopper Season 2 trailers and videos

On July 25, Netflix dropped the Season 2 trailer, which offers a peek into how Charlie and Nick are navigating their new relationship, obstacles and all. A school trip to Paris also promises a major shake-up for all the couples at Truham. 

The trailer drop came after Netflix released the opening scene of the second season at Tudum Festival back in June. (The scene is, as you'd expect, pretty adorable.)

In April, Netflix put out a release date announcement video, featuring the cast discussing what viewers can expect. 

What will Heartstopper Season 2 be about?

Alice Oseman, the creator of the Heartstopper graphic novel, spoke about the second season at the Hay Festival in June, per BBC News. "Season 2's aim was to capture the joy and the magic of Season 1 while also feeling that the characters have grown up and matured a little bit," Oseman said, "so we're exploring some things that are maybe a little bit darker than Season 1."

Isaac (Tobie Donovan), who isn't in the novels but is a friend in the series to both Charlie and Nick, seems to have a bigger role in Season 2. Oseman said at the festival, "I'm really excited there's going to be asexual and aromantic representation with Isaac."

In the teaser video announcing Season 2, Rhea Norwood said of her character, Imogen Heaney, "We might expect Imogen to start taking care of herself a bit more and putting herself above boys." 

Yasmin Finney, who plays Elle Argent, also gives a look into what to expect from her character, saying, "There's so many things that happen with Elle this season that you're not ready for. I'd say Elle is different in the sense she's more confident. She surrounds herself with people that elevate her." 

Kit Connor added, "Alice has got some amazing scripts for us. It also feels like cool and fresh. It's a different vibe to Season 1."

Who will be in Heartstopper Season 2?

The cast we know and love from Season 1 will return for Season 2. Netflix also introduced the new members of the cast who will appear in Season 2.

Heartstopper returning cast:

• Kit Connor as Nick Nelson
• Joe Locke as Charlie Spring
• Yasmin Finney as Elle Argen
• William Gao as Tao Xu
• Cormac Hyde-Corrin as Harry Greene
• Tobie Donovan as Isaac Henderson
• Rhea Norwood as Imogen Heaney
• Sebastian Croft as Ben Hope
• Olivia Colman as Sarah Nelson
• Emily Ng as Madame Marin
• Stephen Fry as Headmaster Barnes

Heartstopper new cast:

• Bel Priestley as Naomi (a new friend of Elle)
• Ash Self as Felix (a new friend of Elle)
• Thibault de Montalembert as Stephane (Nick's father)
• Leila Khan as Sahar Zahid (a Higgs student)
• Jack Barton as David Nelson (Nick's older brother)
• Nima Taleghani as Mr. Farouk (a Truham teacher)
• Bradley Riches as James McEwan (a Truham student)

Heartstopper Season 2 episodes

On June 17, Netflix released all the episodes titles for Season 2. They are:

• Episode 1: "Out"
• Episode 2: "Family"
• Episode 3: "Promise"
• Episode 4: "Challenge"
• Episode 5: "Heat"
• Episode 6: "Truth/Dare"
• Episode 7: "Sorry"
• Episode 8: "Perfect"

Heartstopper Season 3 renewal

Netflix has already renewed the series for a third season. The two-season renewal was announced in a video on Netflix. It's been rumored that Season 3 will begin filming in October 2023.

Where can I watch Heartstopper?

You can watch Season 1 of Heartstopper on Netflix.