Heartstopper Season 3 Update Has Fans Optimistic About Season 4 Renewal
Netflix UK has shared some encouraging news for all Heartstopper fans.
The second season of Heartstopper ended just a month ago, but fans are already looking forward to seeing the next chapter of Charlie and Nick's love story. Writer Alice Oseman has crafted an incredibly touching coming-of-age drama that resonates with fans of all ages. Although the story revolves around teenagers, its themes of identity, love, and acceptance—particularly self-acceptance—are timeless and relevant to many.
There's no doubt that we'll see a third and possibly even a fourth season (Oseman has stated that the graphic novel adaptation could span at least four seasons), but there's been no official announcement yet. Nevertheless, it's only a matter of time, as Netflix has hinted at a completed script for the first episode of the upcoming season.
Netflix Teasing New Season
'I just got ridiculously excited at seeing this. Cannot WAIT for season 3!' a fan said, and we couldn't agree more. Yesterday, Netflix UK shared an incredibly uplifting post on their official Instagram account.
While no details were divulged, they did share a photo of the script for the first episode, which will be titled Love.
Release Date
Regrettably, as we mentioned, no details about the release window—not to mention a specific date—have been revealed. The first thing to consider is the ongoing strikes by WGA and SAG-AFTRA members. Even though Heartstopper is a British production and Oseman is a member of the UK union, the release could still be postponed due to some of the actors' involvement with US productions. As a result, Season 3 will likely not be released until mid-2024 at the earliest.
However, given Netflix's commitment to marketing the upcoming season, many fans are confident that a fourth season will be announced at some point alongside Season 3.
'If social media engagement is anything to go by I really don't think we have to be too stressed about a season 4 renewal,' another fan said.
What's Next for Nick and Charlie?
Season two ended on a cliffhanger as Charlie hesitated to text Nick those three precious words: 'I love you.' Many fans familiar with the source material have suggested that the title of the first episode of Season 3 speaks volumes: Nick and Charlie will finally express their feelings.