10 Best TV Shows For ‘Heartstopper’ Fans
'Looking' (2014–2015, and a 2016 Movie)
While many shows include gay characters as part of a larger ensemble, 'Looking' stands out for putting queer stories front and center. The series follows three friends, Patrick, Agustín, and Dom, as they navigate love, careers, and the ups and downs of dating in San Francisco. Honest, funny, and deeply relatable, Looking is a heartfelt exploration of friendship and finding your place within the LGBTQ+ community.
'Sex Education' (2019–2023)
Don’t all teenagers get curious when they hear anything related to sex? 'Sex Education' tackles the topic with the perfect blend of humor and heart. Set in Moordale, the series follows a group of teenagers and adults as they navigate relationships, identity, insecurities, and intimacy. Along the way, it breaks taboos and proves why open conversations about sex and self-discovery matter.
'Heartbreak High' (2022–2024)
Can one careless mistake destroy your entire reputation? 'Heartbreak High' says absolutely. Amerie Wadia learns this the hard way when her secret hookup map is exposed to the whole school, instantly turning her into an outcast. Things only get messier when her best friend Harper suddenly cuts ties with her, leaving Amerie to deal with the fallout on her own.
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' (2022–2025, and a 2027 Movie)
One of the most viral teen dramas to dominate social media, 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is based on the beloved book trilogy by Jenny Han. The series follows Belly Conklin, who spends every summer at Cousins Beach with her family and the Fisher brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah. As they grow older, Belly finds herself caught in a complicated love triangle that brings romance, heartbreak, jealousy, and plenty of teenage drama.
'XO, Kitty' (2023–present)
A spinoff of the 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' franchise, 'XO, Kitty' follows the chaotic and lovable Kitty Song Covey. She moves to South Korea to attend the same school her late mother once studied at, hoping to reconnect with her roots and feel closer to her memory. But Kitty's curiosity and habit of meddling in other people's lives quickly pull her into secrets and dramas that change everyone around her.
'Young Royals' (2021–2024)
Set at the prestigious boarding school Hillerska, 'Young Royals' follows Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, who unexpectedly falls for Simon Eriksson, a student from a very different world. Their romance is tender and genuine, but royal expectations, class differences, and public scrutiny turn their relationship into a forbidden love story filled with emotional highs and heartbreaking choices.
'Love, Victor' (2020–2022)
More grounded and emotionally sensitive than many teen dramas, 'Love, Victor' follows Victor Salazar as he starts a new life at Creekwood High School and begins figuring out who he truly is. As he struggles to understand and accept his sexuality, Victor also deals with family tensions and personal insecurities. Along the way, he finds support in Simon and eventually embraces his identity and first love.
'Atypical' (2017–2021)
Like 'Heartstopper,' 'Atypical' celebrates people who are often made to feel different. The series follows Sam Gardner, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum who decides he wants more independence and hopes to experience dating. His journey of self-discovery, along with his sweet and often awkward relationship with Paige, gives the show plenty of heart and charm.
'Never Have I Ever' (2020–2023)
Blending Indian culture and American teenage life with effortless charm, 'Never Have I Ever' follows 15-year-old Devi Vishwakumar as she tries to survive high school while grieving the loss of her father. Determined to reinvent herself and become popular, Devi develops a crush on Paxton Hall-Yoshida and dives headfirst into friendships, romance, and one chaotic decision after another.
'Dash and Lily' (2020)
You know a romance series is special when it's set during the coziest time of the year—Christmas. 'Dash & Lily' follows two teenagers who fall for each other by exchanging messages through a notebook hidden around New York City. Their scavenger hunt-like romance is charming and heartfelt, though family issues, friendships, and past relationships occasionally threaten to derail their connection.
