Netflix’s hit series “Heartstopper” is still awaiting renewal for a fourth season, nearly five months after the release of Season 3 on October 3, 2024. The show’s creator, Alice Oseman, remains hopeful about the future of the series. In a recent appearance at the Waterstones Children’s Book Festival, Oseman shared an update on the status of a potential fourth season.
She said, “I’m working very hard behind the scenes to get us a renewal for ‘Heartstopper.’ It is still ongoing. We don’t have a final answer yet, but there are so many people behind the scenes who are working really hard to make it happen. We’re feeling optimistic, we’re feeling hopeful, and hopefully we’ll be able to share some news about that sometime soon.
Fingers crossed.”
Despite the show’s continued success and critical acclaim, Netflix has yet to officially confirm a fourth season. Season 3 of “Heartstopper” amassed 10.9 million views from its October release until the end of 2024, ranking #130 among all Netflix programs for that period.
Hopeful for Heartstopper season four
It spent two weeks in the global Top 10, peaking at #4, compared to three weeks each for the first two seasons. While Season 3 didn’t generate as much buzz as the earlier seasons, it maintained its quality, evidenced by another 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The series also tackled serious mental health issues, maintaining its cultural relevance.
Actor Joe Locke commented on the uncertainty surrounding a fourth season, saying, “There are so many moving parts, and everyone’s so busy. For now, we’re just kind of trying to enjoy what we have made. Every time we go back [to Heartstopper], it’s like, ‘Well, this could be it.'”
Oseman is currently focused on completing the final sixth volume in her graphic novel series, which would serve as the foundation for any potential fourth season.
She has noted that if a fourth season is produced, it will be the series’ last. Fans of the series eagerly await confirmation, hoping that Oseman’s optimism translates into a renewal from Netflix. The show’s third season has been praised for its maturity and authenticity, and viewers are eager to see the story of their favorite characters continue.