Heartstopper is coming back for two more seasons on Netflix. But despite not being the #1 on the streamer, why did it get renewed

Despite Lower Watch Hours, Why Did Netflix Renew ‘Heartstopper’ for Two More Seasons?

It’s extremely rare for Netflix to renew shows. The streamer has a bad
reputation for canceling fan-favorite shows. Viewers have protested and even
signed petitions in hopes that the streamer will change their decision but it
hasn’t. So when the news came that Netflix had actually renewed Heartstopper for
two more seasons, it came more as a shock to fans. They were left debating the
reasons behind it.

> To those who have fallen in love with Nick & Charlie, cried watching Alice
> Oseman's magical story brought to life, or felt represented for the first time
> on-screen, I am elated to announce…
> 
> Heartstopper has been renewed for TWO MORE SEASONS! 🍂 🍂
> https://t.co/m3LbFiV8v6 [https://t.co/m3LbFiV8v6] pic.twitter.com/Dyc4MBjQaV
> [https://t.co/Dyc4MBjQaV]
> 
> — Netflix (@netflix) May 20, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1527635263958097920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



But well, fans of Nick and Charlie can relax because the boys aren’t going
anywhere. 


HEARTSTOPPER ON NETFLIX HAD A HUGE CULTURAL IMPACT, ESPECIALLY IN THE UK

The coming of age series was praised for LGBTQ representation and for perfectly
encapsulating the high school experience in the UK. It even inspired a teen to
come out to his parents
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-this-nick-nelson-scene-from-heartstopper-inspired-a-fan-to-come-out-to-her-parents/]
and has started conversations on Twitter. The show has catapulted Kit Connor
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/kit-connor] and Joe Locke
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/joe-locke] to instant fame. They are now sitting
at 3.4 million and 2.5 million followers on Instagram.
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-a-successful-launch-on-netflix-and-social-media-accounts-going-viral-here-is-all-the-evidence-of-fans-love-for-heartstopper/] 

ALSO READ: Sebastian Croft Shares an Unseen “Plot Twist” With Kit Conner From
Heartstopper Surfacing “The Truth”, Joe Locke Also Involved
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-sebastian-croft-shares-an-unseen-plot-twist-with-kit-conner-from-heartstopper-surfacing-the-truth-joe-locke-also-involved/]


THE TEENAGE SHOW HAD A MODERATE BUDGET

The streamer generally renews shows that usually garner high views. It measures
views to cost. However, the teenage show didn’t get as much viewing time as a
result of its runtime. Season 1 only has eight episodes with an average runtime
of 30 minutes or so. Moreover, the show was produced on a moderate budget. Other
than a few CGIs here and there, it definitely didn’t cost as much as Stranger
Things [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/] or even The Umbrella
Academy. [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-umbrella-academy/] 

Heartstopper debuted on April 22 and spent three weeks in the Netflix
[https://netflixjunkie.com/category/news] Global Top 10. It has also entered
Netflix’s Top 10 in 54 countries. Although the drama didn’t reach #1, it peaked
at #5. But it is reigning supreme on Billboard’s Top TV song chart. Even Alice
Oseman’ [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/alice-oseman]s comic of the same name
that the show is based on, is now the No.1 YA
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-never-in-my-wildest-dreams-alice-oseman-stoked-as-heartstopper-books-trend-globally-after-the-shows-success/]
in the US and has achieved the bestseller status on the NYT list.

For the upcoming two seasons, Alice will serve as writer and executive
producer. 

Binge the entire season 1 here. [https://www.netflix.com/title/81059939]

ALSO READ: Joe Locke Talks About the Script, Says “I love how unapologetic the
queer love is in ‘Heartstopper’”
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-joe-locke-talks-about-the-script-says-i-love-how-unapologetic-the-queer-love-is-in-heartstopper/]

Srabani Biswas

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It&#8217;s extremely rare for Netflix to renew shows. The streamer has a bad reputation for canceling fan-favorite shows. Viewers have protested and even signed petitions in hopes that the streamer will change their decision but it hasn&#8217;t. So when the news came that Netflix had actually renewed Heartstopper for two more seasons, it came more as a shock to fans. They were left debating the reasons behind it.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
To those who have fallen in love with Nick &amp; Charlie, cried watching Alice Oseman&#39;s magical story brought to life, or felt represented for the first time on-screen, I am elated to announce&#8230;
Heartstopper has been renewed for TWO MORE SEASONS! 🍂 🍂 <a href="https://t.co/m3LbFiV8v6">https://t.co/m3LbFiV8v6</a> <a href="https://t.co/Dyc4MBjQaV">pic.twitter.com/Dyc4MBjQaV</a>
&mdash; Netflix (@netflix) <a href="https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1527635263958097920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
But well, fans of Nick and Charlie can relax because the boys aren&#8217;t going anywhere. 
<h3>Heartstopper on Netflix had a huge cultural impact, especially in the UK</h3>
The coming of age series was praised for LGBTQ representation and for perfectly encapsulating the high school experience in the UK. It even inspired a teen to <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-this-nick-nelson-scene-from-heartstopper-inspired-a-fan-to-come-out-to-her-parents/">come out to his parents</a> and has started conversations on Twitter. The show has catapulted <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/kit-connor">Kit Connor</a> and <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/joe-locke">Joe Locke</a> to instant fame. They are now sitting at 3.4 million and 2.5 million <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-a-successful-launch-on-netflix-and-social-media-accounts-going-viral-here-is-all-the-evidence-of-fans-love-for-heartstopper/">followers on Instagram.</a> 
ALSO READ:<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-sebastian-croft-shares-an-unseen-plot-twist-with-kit-conner-from-heartstopper-surfacing-the-truth-joe-locke-also-involved/"> Sebastian Croft Shares an Unseen “Plot Twist” With Kit Conner From Heartstopper Surfacing “The Truth”, Joe Locke Also Involved</a>
<h3>The teenage show had a moderate budget</h3>
The streamer generally renews shows that usually garner high views. It measures views to cost. However, the teenage show didn&#8217;t get as much viewing time as a result of its runtime. Season 1 only has eight episodes with an average runtime of 30 minutes or so. Moreover, the show was produced on a moderate budget. Other than a few CGIs here and there, it definitely didn&#8217;t cost as much as <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/">Stranger Things</a> or even <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/the-umbrella-academy/">The Umbrella Academy.</a> 
Heartstopper debuted on April 22 and spent three weeks in the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/category/news">Netflix</a> Global Top 10. It has also entered Netflix&#8217;s Top 10 in 54 countries. Although the drama didn&#8217;t reach #1, it peaked at #5. But it is reigning supreme on Billboard&#8217;s Top TV song chart. Even <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/alice-oseman">Alice Oseman&#8217;</a>s comic of the same name that the show is based on, is <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-never-in-my-wildest-dreams-alice-oseman-stoked-as-heartstopper-books-trend-globally-after-the-shows-success/">now the No.1 YA</a> in the US and has achieved the bestseller status on the NYT list.
For the upcoming two seasons, Alice will serve as writer and executive producer. 
Binge the entire season 1 <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81059939" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-joe-locke-talks-about-the-script-says-i-love-how-unapologetic-the-queer-love-is-in-heartstopper/">Joe Locke Talks About the Script, Says “I love how unapologetic the queer love is in ‘Heartstopper’”</a>

Joe Locke Talks About the Script, Says “I love how unapologetic the queer love
is in ‘Heartstopper’”

Sebastian Croft Shares an Unseen “Plot Twist” With Kit Conner From Heartstopper
Surfacing “The Truth”, Joe Locke Also Involved

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Heartstopper is coming back for two more seasons on Netflix. But despite not being the #1 on the streamer, why did it get renewed?

Srabani Biswas is a writer at Netflix Junkie. She is a sociology graduate from Lady Brabourne College. Previously, she has contributed to Sports India Show and The Sports Room as a sports writer, and interned at Ripples Learning. A daydreamer, a dancer, and a lover of dogs, she enjoys quiet evenings with her laptop and a cozy blanket. With so much to do and so little time, she is constantly worried about her growing pile of unread books and unwatched shows on Netflix. Her favourites include Stranger, Vincenzo, Hello! My twenties, Emily in Paris, Never Have I Ever, Peaky Blinders, Stranger Things, Reply 1997 and Sex Education.

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