'I was so disappointed in how [Heartstopper] did a disservice to what could have been an important and potentially life-saving storyline... the shocking prevalence of eating disorders among queer youth.' More from blevitt93 for beastobsessed:
Despite the radiant rainbow-positivity, this isn’t a show that hides the reality of being queer: Growing up not understanding why you’re different from anyone else can be brutal, and there can be unfortunate and serious consequences to being out, especially when you’re young. Much of the second season follows Charlie and Nick’s blossoming partnership. While Charlie is confident in his sexuality and out at school, Nick is still closeted, terrified of what his peers and family will think.
“People would just call me disgusting to my face,” he continued. “And it went on for so long I think I started to believe what they were saying.” He even faints during their trip to Paris, where Nick confronts Charlie about his eating. Charlie tells Nick his problems with food stem from trying to get control of his life after all the bullying. Nick is every bit as supportive as he is in the final scene. Nick even makes him have a bite of a sandwich. Then it's never brought up again, and there’s no real indication the issue is resolved.
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