At long last, Heartstopper is returning with a highly-anticipated Season 2. And fans of Netflix‘s charming gay rom-com, adapted from Alice Oseman’s graphic novels, won’t want to miss a moment of Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke) heading to Paris, celebrating prom, and sharing all sorts of formative experiences with friends and family.

For those who need a refresher, Season 2 picks up right where Season 1 ended: Nick had just come out as bisexual to his mom, and he and Charlie were planning to tell others about their budding romance. But you’ll have to tune in to find out what happens next.

Wondering what time Heartstopper Season 2 premieres on Netflix? How many episodes are in Heartstopper Season 2? Or who’s in the cast? Here’s everything you need to know, including Decider’s review of the full season.

Heartstopper Season 2 premieres on Netflix Thursday, August 3, 2023.

New episodes of Heartstopper will be available to stream on Thursday, August 3 at 3:00 a.m. ET. If episodes don’t appear right away try refreshing your app or browser. Sometimes it takes platforms a few minutes to load new content.

Like Season 1 of Heartstopper, Season 2 consists of eight episodes, all of which drop on Thursday, August 3. During Tudum: A Global Fan Event that took place in São Paulo, Brazil last month, Netflix released all the episode titles for Heartstopper Season 2. So if you’re eager to see what’s in store, here’s a hint:

You bet! You can get your first look at what Season 2 holds for Charlie, Nick, and friends in Heartstopper’s Season 2 trailer located at the top of this article.

In addition to Season 1 favorites, Heartstopper Season 2 will feature several new characters, including Nick’s brother David (Jack Barton) and a new teacher Mr. Farouk (Nima Taleghani). While we wait to learn more about new faces in Season 2, here’s a look at returning cast members you can expect to see again this time around: