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About Heartstopper Season 4
Heartstopper returns to Netflix in May 2026 for its fourth season, continuing the adaptation of Alice Oseman's graphic novel series about Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson. Showrunner Oseman, who created the original webcomic, continues to write every episode of this penultimate season. The new chapter follows the cast through their final year before university, tackling heavier themes including Charlie's recovery and the pressure of impending separation.
Kit Connor and Joe Locke reprise their roles as Nick and Charlie, with the full supporting ensemble including Yasmin Finney as Elle, William Gao as Tao, and Corinna Brown as Tara returning. The season adapts material from Volume 6 of the graphic novel alongside original content developed for television, expanding the world beyond Truham and Higgs schools.
Directed by Wash Westmoreland and Andy Newbery across the eight-episode run, the season maintains the show's signature warmth while confronting more mature subject matter. Netflix greenlit Seasons 4 and 5 together in 2024, confirming the series will conclude with Season 5 to mirror Oseman's planned graphic novel ending.
Overview
Why this shows page exists
Netflix brings Alice Oseman's warm-hearted coming-of-age romance to a close. Joe Locke and Kit Connor reprise their roles as Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson, with Oseman continuing as showrunner adapting Volume 5 and 6 for a final 8-episode run.
Why it matters
One of the most beloved LGBTQ coming-of-age series enters its final act, closing a story that became a cultural touchstone for young queer audiences.
The details
Key highlights
- Venue
- Netflix globally
- Format
- Eight episodes, full-season drop
- Headliner
- Alice Oseman showrunner, Kit Connor and Joe Locke lead
- Audience
- Young adult, LGBTQ drama viewers
Reading the timer
How to use this shows countdown
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