Heartstopper
This warm British coming-of-age series follows teen boys Charlie and Nick as their friendship slowly becomes a romance, covering all three seasons (2022–2024) across 24 episodes. The earlier seasons are sweet and gentle, while Season 3 steps up meaningfully in emotional weight, language, substance use, and mature content.
Best suited for teens around 13 and up; younger tweens with strong emotional maturity may enjoy Seasons 1–2 with a parent alongside.
Episodes to know about
A bully says 'I'd rather be dead than gay' directly toward Charlie; Charlie is visibly distressed and shown isolated while taunting messages appear on screen.
Recurring bullying and harassment of Charlie by classmates runs through Season 1, including scenes of social exclusion and intimidation.
A character forcefully and non-consensually kisses Charlie, pushing him against a wall while he says 'stop'; a third character intervenes and pulls them apart.