# Heartstopper (2022–2024) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/heartstopper/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 86% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 86% |
| Creator | Alice Oseman |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama |
| Seasons | 3 (24 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Heartstopper (2022–2024) is a Drama series created by Alice Oseman, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (89%), audience ratings (88%), Metascore (82/100), IMDb (8.6/10), and fan ratings (86%) across 3 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Alice Oseman’s tender queer teen romance — gentle, joyful Netflix YA that became a cultural safe harbor.

## Synopsis

Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love.

## Cast

Joe Locke, Kit Connor, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Tobie Donovan, Rhea Norwood, Jenny Walser, Leila Khan

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Heartstopper worth watching?**
Yes — Heartstopper earns a 86% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 89%, audience 88%, Metascore 82/100, IMDb 8.6/10, and fan 86%. Alice Oseman’s tender queer teen romance — gentle, joyful Netflix YA that became a cultural safe harbor.

**Why is Heartstopper so highly rated?**
Heartstopper scores 86% because all five independent sources agree: critics 89%, audiences 88%, Metacritic 82/100, IMDb 8.6/10 and fan ratings 86%. Alice Oseman’s tender queer teen romance — gentle, joyful Netflix YA that became a cultural safe harbor. See the full breakdown on the Heartstopper series page.

**Is Heartstopper on Prime Video?**
No — Heartstopper is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Heartstopper on Netflix?**
Yes — Heartstopper is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Heartstopper come out?**
Heartstopper first aired in 2022 and ran through 2024 (2022–2024). Created by Alice Oseman; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Heartstopper are there?**
Heartstopper has 3 seasons across 24 episodes (2022–2024). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Heartstopper?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Heartstopper’s 24 episodes take roughly 18 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Heartstopper?**
Heartstopper streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Heartstopper?**
Heartstopper stars Joe Locke, Kit Connor, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown, and others. Created by Alice Oseman.

**How many episodes are in Heartstopper?**
Heartstopper has 24 episodes across 3 seasons (2022–2024).

**What is Heartstopper about?**
Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love.

**Who created Heartstopper?**
Heartstopper was created by Alice Oseman. It is a drama series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

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