When Heartstopper debuted on Netflix in April 2022, it became an instant hit amongst viewers familiar with its source material by Alice Oseman, and new fans of the series who saw themselves in the show's endearing group of characters, namely Nick and Charlie . Though the show focuses primarily on their journey, another pair that captured fans' hearts is Elle and Tao .
The scene features Elle and Tao during a sleepover with Charlie and Isaac , who are both fast asleep. However, Tao and Elle burn the midnight oil as they look at something on Tao's phone, quietly laughing. A few moments later, Tao opens up about what school has been like now that Charlie and Nick are dating. He expresses one of his most present fears to Elle who offers reassurance.
In both the TV show and the graphic novel, Elle and Tao have a strong friendship that remains steady even after Elle transfers schools. They mesh well, having an easy and natural banter with each other. They also both have isolating experiences at their respective schools as Elle struggles to make new friends and Tao begins to feel like an afterthought to Charlie and Nick.
The series was an instant hit for Netflix and quickly scaled the streamer's charts. Shortly after Season 1's release, the show earned a renewal for Seasons 2 and 3. Neither upcoming season has a release date yet, but Season 2 recently wrapped filming and is expected sometime in the new year. There's currently no details on plot, but as the first season adapted books 1 and 2, it's likely viewers can expect to see content from 3 and 4 in the next season.
Heartstopper was adapted by Oseman with Euros Lyn as the Season 1 director. Additional cast includes Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Sebastian Croft, Jenny Walser, and Rhea Norwood. Season 2 welcomes Jack Barton, Nima Taleghani, Bradley Riches, Leila Khan, Thibault De Montalembert, Bel Priestley, and Ash Self.