Boyfriend

In this finale episode of Heartstopper Season 1, Charlie struggles to get through to Tao. He’s not returning any of Charlie’s messages after their fight last episode.

Charlie blames himself for what’s happened, and as he pounds his drum set, it’s actually Tori who lends a helpful ear. Charlie believes he’s ruining people’s lives but his big sister throws her arms around him and hugs Charlie tightly, pointing out that he hasn’t ruined her life. ..

At school, Tao still isn’t talking to Charlie, despite them being sat together in class. Harry has been suspended for fighting while the school preps itself ready for the big sports day. Wanting to spend time with Tao and unsure what else to do, Charlie decides to quit the rugby team.

Who helps talk Tao around?

Nick tells Tao that he cares for him and values his opinion, which is why he waited to broach the subject of their relationship with him.

When Tao admits he’s feeling a lot of negative emotions, Nick jokes that he should join the rugby team. The joke goes down like a lead balloon.

On sports day, things seem to be going according to plan for Charlie. He’s been trying to stay away from everyone and avoid any potential conflicts, but the teacher has been urging him not to do that and instead focus on his friends. However, even though Charlie seems to be following the teacher’s advice, he slumps into Mr Ajayi’s class. This makes it difficult for everyone in the class as they try to get a clear understanding of what is happening.

Charlie takes this advice to heart and heads outside where he finds Tao about to take part in a gruelling 200m sprint. Charlie saves him, taking his place in the sprint and winning the race. He breezes past Ben but after the race, while his ex lover is sprawled out on the grass, Charlie tells Ben to leave him alone and not to take out his frustrations over his sexuality on him. ..

Do Charlie and Tao patch up their differences?

After the race, Tao and Charlie finally patched up their differences and hugged it out in a really touching moment. The pair apologized for what’s happened between them, properly burying the hatchet.

As all the other students start getting involved in their various events, Elle and Tao sneak away and decide to look at their old classrooms. Or, more specifically, the art class. While they sit together, sparks begin to fly as their romance is teased.

Does Nick finally embrace his true feelings?

Just before the final kick of the rugby match, Nick drops the ball and rushes across the whole field, all the way to Charlie. Nick holds Charlie’s hand and decides to leave. As he does, Imogen finally understands.

Nick takes Charlie into his room and tells him that he doesn’t want to break up. Nick doesn’t care about the fights and losing his “friends” as long as it means that they’ll be together. Charlie believes he’s sincere and the pair kiss passionately in the hallway. ..

How does Heartstopper Season 1 end?

After finally accepting that they’re together, Charlie and Nick head off into the sunset, taking photos and chilling on the beach. As they do, Nick contemplates whether to come out, properly.

Nick is definitely bisexual and he’s okay with that. He wants to tell the people who matter too. As they hug, Nick and Charlie properly announce themselves as boyfriends.

After having a great day together, Nick sits down with his mum and comes out to her. He admits that Charlie is his boyfriend. Nick also reveals that he’s bisexual. As the pair hug, we get a beautiful montage through Nick and Charlie’s time together.

The Episode Review

This episode ended on a high note with the two main characters finally getting together. It was great to see them overcome all the obstacles in their way and express their love for each other. This was a sweet romantic tale that was well written and kept the viewer engaged throughout. ..

This show is refreshing because it doesn’t peddle drugs, sex, and crazy love triangles. It has a consistent feel that echoes some of the Thai dramas involving same-sex couples.

The show’s well-executed across eight episodes, and the ending leaves things open for potential future installments. Judging by how this one ends, there’s a suitable resolution if this show is cancelled, but I don’t know about you guys - I’d love to see more of these two characters together. ..

In the finale of Heartstopper, all of the characters come together in a satisfying way.