Shows like Heartstopper

These stories focus on the messy, earnest navigation of identity during the teenage years. They prioritize intimate emotional growth and the nuances of budding romantic connections rather than leaning into cynicism.

The selections avoid the overly polished sheen found in many coming-of-age stories to focus on the vulnerability of self-discovery. Those drawn to the progression of young love in Heartstopper will find similar portrayals of loyalty and internal conflict in Love, Victor and Heartbreak High.