Gays React to THE KISS | HeartStopper Episode 3 

“I once had a woman fall for me.” - “ Did you help her up?” 😆😂🤣LMAO *dying*

the one thing that hit me when charlie cried in the car after the kiss, all charlie has ever experienced is boys kissing him and leaving i think that’s something to cry over especially if you are a teenager and are starting to feel you convinced him to do it

The questions leading up to the kiss scene were fantastic. The acting they both did was out of this world.

I think the thing I like the most about Alice Oseman's works (besides the queer friend group dynamics they write into every book) is that the miscommunications that would be used to pad out a full half of the plot in other stories are generally resolved very quickly by open, honest communication. Which, in addition to constantly subverting our expectations, also makes a great model for kids and adults alike. Part of the reason these relationships feel so idealistic is that people communicate openly with each other, which is actually something we can choose to do in our own relationships.

The real reason why nick cried when he found out he is 62% homosexual is probably because he didnt get a definite answer,So he didnt get 100% or 0%.So really he didnt know what he was,making him more confused about himself.

This is my favourite episode in the show. It's so full of great, touching scenes, from the internet search results all the way to the rain scene. And actually to start with, the episode is called kiss so you expect nick and charlie to kiss, but almost every scene in the episode tries to throw you off. When Imogen invites herself you think maybe she will kiss nick at the party and charlie will see it. Then you think maybe Tao and Elle will kiss. Then charlie runs into Ben and you think they might kiss and nick will see them. Then Imogen grabs nick and you think, oh here we go. Then Tara and Darcy kiss and you think, oh THAT's the kiss because it's such an amazing and important scene for both the girls and nick. And then finally you get the titular kiss and it's the most perfect scene. And to top it off the rain scene. Just a perfectly written episode. And beautifully directed. 10/10.

I appreciate so much you guys recognizing how terrified Nick is in that ballroom scene - Kit played it so well. They're both so nervous, but he's petrified, and man, I think his fears (and Charlie's!) are ones we can relate to all too well. I love how brave they both were there. Re Charlie's upset after, he also doesn't know that Nick was going to come back, and is used to Ben and how Ben treated him, but something that didn't occur to me until I'd watched it more than once was the commentary earlier in the episode about Nick & Tara, and Nick being like, we don't have a thing, we just kissed at a party once. And now I can't stop thinking about how Charlie probably now feels like "somebody Nick kissed at a party once" (and doesn't have a thing with). Thank goodness he's not left with those feelings and self-doubt for long.

I love how they framed the kiss scene and especially how Nick responded to Charlie's questions. He's unsure of himself and his replies are vague, but knows he likes Charlie and goes for the kiss. This is integral to his character development, so I can't wait to see how you react to the rest of the series.

"she's like the drunk mother at a wedding" im sobbing he's not even wrong😭😭 this entire episode had me cackling y'all are hilarious i love this channel even though i probably just woke up my entire house🤣🤣🤣

I love you’ve finally embraced the cute innocence of this show.

its hilarious how they're putting the obviously romantic moments between tao and elle off as platonic because it reminds me of how straight people always rationalize visibly queer dynamics as not queer...great to see it switched around for once lol

"Nickolas!!!! Come dance with me!" *THE FACE* I'm dying lmfao

When Nick asks Charlie if he wants to go to Harry's party, he pauses. The dialogue went like this: "Do you want to go to Harry's party. ." .."With me." That pausing implies that he is specifically asking Charlie to go with him -- not just asking him if he's interested in the party.

I feel like so many people (myself included) started off at episode 1 kind of cynical, and not really taking it seriously. But episode 3 is really that turning point that has EVERYONE hooked. I can't wait to see thee rest of your reactions to the series in the coming weeks!

Your faces at the kiss scene were EVERYTHING! LOLOL... For being totally uninvested in the first episode, you were certainly on the edge of your seats. :D

Kits acting is truly amazing. You can see the happiness on his face when tara and darcy kiss then the absolutely terrifying look on his face when hes talking to charlie you can truly see all of his emotions when it comes to his acting and thats really amazing. They are all good actors for this being some of their first professional gigs but Kit truly captures his emotions on his face and body language

In that Tara Darcy scene where they kiss, the bi flag colors can be seen flashing over nick.... I like their foreshadowing lol

Ben has done a number on Charlie and killed his self-esteem. So, he even misremembers events negatively.

"42%... nope 38%. Nope. I'm just gonna leave it." 🤣 loving these reactions! Do Our Flag Means Death next?

I just want to thank you beautiful boys for doing what you do - I'm a fifty-five year old gay man from the US, and I grew up in that era you sometimes talk about; a time when there were no positive role models for gay or questioning kids, no internet, no resources. It was a hard time to come out, and a terrifying age to try to learn about yourself. I love that kids today have so many places to find support, have shows with uplifting LGBTQ characters and stories, and rays of light when the world seems dark. You're both a part of that support system, as wall as being adorable, funny, sweet, and witty - I look forward to each new video

20:57 that scene immediately after Nick & Charlie’s kiss, where Nick has rushed off to face off with Harry & his leering entourage… it was filmed eerily well: The way the camera 🎥 circles around them, as Nick is interrogated by Harry, felt eerily like a scene from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, between Julius & Brutus, & the round circle of witnesses. Even the cold blue lighting reflects the toxic masculinity in that scene, & contrasts dramatically with the warmer tones of the kissing scene.

I loved your comments on the animations during the kiss. I've always loved how they didn't do big electric sparks during that scene, but rather kept it so intimate and delicate. You have beautifully explained what makes it so magical. I am loving your reactions. Thanks for sharing with us! ❤

7:10 Fun fact: On the comic book that this is based off of, Tao was actually the one that outed Charlie the year prior to when the story/plot stories. As a result of that, he is very protective of Charlie, creating a weird dynamic like what you two are saying.

‘Damn it Charlie, can you not just stay where I put you please’ 🤣🤣🤣 I was crying, omg 😭😭🤣🤣🤣 That kiss though 😭🥺♥️👌🏼 It was perfect, and I’m so glad it was as long as it was

Waiting a week is such torture. I love both your reactions!! ❤️❤️❤️

Yes... Charlie is out to his family. They were there for him the year previous when he was outed and bullied. I love your reactions, guys. They are so much fun!

You’re guys’ reaction to the kiss is my exact reaction every single time I watch this scene 😭😭😭

I love how cute and sweet it is but also that you can understand and feel the emotions that they are going through. A beautifully written and perfectly acted show.

How very British, speaking so softly you can't hear them, then cackling so loud the neighbors object!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I couldn't coordinate my sound on this one!!!

Josh's constant fussing with his hair is absolutely adorable!

Tao was there and one of Charlie's best friends when he was outed and the bullying was its most severe so that explains some of his attitude, all he sees is his friend hanging out with the type of people who bullied him. Also in the comics it is seen as possible that he was the one who was overhead saying Charlie was gay, accidentally outing him.

There are probably two MAJOR differences between Ben and Nick's handling of their relationships with Charlie (at THIS point, not speaking of future episodes) First being the fact that Nick is still desperately trying to figure out what's going on with himself. Ben is FULLY aware he likes guys (there's a line he says along the lines of 'you can't blame me for not wanting to come out') Secondly being, Ben refused to even acknowledge he knows Charlie outside of their secret meetings whereas Nick is fully okay hanging out with Charlie in public. That being said...Ben REALLY did a number on Charlie's psyche with how their relationship was and I don't think anything in future seasons will change my mind on absolutely despising him (I've not read the graphic novel at all, so I don't know what's coming)

'Tizzy!' 🤣 Not heard that for ages! The show is so British... as is your review! Love it!

Charlie usually has a more anxious way of thinking. Because of everything he has been through with the bullying and Ben just makes him jump to conclusions too fast. But you can't blame him at all for it, he is a teenager who never had a positive relationship before (or a proper relationship at all). I think after Nick left so quickly, the only thing he could think about was “He regrets kissing me, I shouldn't have kissed him, I ruined our friendship.” I think that is what the creators wanted to show when Charlie stood in front of the mirror thinking about how it all played out. And why Charlie was very upset when his dad picked him up because he thought he just messed up their friendship and lost someone he really cares about (romantically but also as a friend).

Your reactions are on point. you guys managed to give an opinion from how you would feel as now an adult, yet you guys would circle it back to how it would have felt being in the same age as the characters. obviously its much more complicated emotionally. Honest and caring reaction, sometimes people can be jaded and harsh about this show

Watching your reactions evolve with each episode of Heartstopper is so sweet. It's like we're seeing you all fall in love with Heartstopper as the characters fall in love with each other.

No she's not the one that was hooking up with Ben. That was a different girl. If that's what you were getting at.

I found your channel basically because I was looking up Heartstopper reactions.. I appreciate you both and the humor and personality you have on your channel.. Also, your reaction to Imogen draping herself around Nick are HILARIOUS!! Keep it up, both of you. Wishing you both beautiful joy..

I'm not gonna lie, I saw the first episode reaction first and was pretty iffy on you guys because of it, but I figured I'd see if you guys continued to watch. I'm glad I did😊

I'm not usually a fan of reaction videos. But I have watched so many people reacting to Heartstopper after I watched the show on Netflix 3 weeks ago. Most of the reactors are kind of sceptical in the beginning. I think you guys was too. I actually enjoy watching both of your reactions. It feels real and honest. Thank you. I wish you should speed up a little. Can't wait to see the next video. And Alex (sorry if I don't remember your name) I would help you iron your t-shirt. Thanks again.

This was so much fun rewatching this with you!! I was dying with laughter all the way thru! Love your reactions!! Your faces during the kiss scene were iconic 😊😊

I also think another reason Charlie cries after the kiss is because he has a LOT of self doubt from being with Ben and being bullied and he’s probably terrified that he messed things up with Nick and that Nick will never want to be friends with him again.

“38% nope I’m just gonna leave it” 😅 ME!

You two are the funniest double act I've seen in a long time. I haven't laughed like this for ages. Thank you and keep doing what you do ❤️

Yours are my favorite reactions to the episode, especially to the kiss. Genuine, no self-consciousness. Keep it going, guys, please don't ever change how you react.

Good calm reviews are calming. You two are just great at diving into the scenes we are watching.

I also didn't know how i would feel about those cartoon sparks and hearts in the series, but it actually works great and i don't even question it anymore 😁 the scene where the boys watch a movie, Charlie falls asleep and nick wants to hold his hand😍😍😍😍 my heart melted

17:14 oh man, I've had that moment. My brain bluescreened so hard I didn't even register the question at first and had to ask what the question was😂😅

The “did you help her up?” Joke as well as other sarcastic, cynical commentary got me to subscribe. Very excited for future content…would recommend again Skam Season 3, just as a a suggestion. (I know it’s your channel, I don’t normally push things, I just very much feel you’d like it..and so would I).

I found you among the surge of heartstopper reactions and instantly fell I love with both of you. I love this series and your commentary. It was so cute watching you both transfixed during the kiss. I can't wait to watch you finish this season so I can binge the rest of your content.

i found your guys’ channel yesterday when i was looking at the rwrb trailer and i saw your guys reaction to it. (super excited for that and your reactions) i stumbled upon these reaction videos and i am so incredibly happy i did! i love how you guys analyze the show and your reactions are priceless and absolutely hilarious!!! thank you so much for the great commentary and all the laughs! 🤩💜

thanks, guys! i love this episode per episode review format :) for everyone who liked heartstopper, I would recommend to check out young royals as well, its amazing

Similar to I think your first reaction to Episode 1 to 3, I'm so loving seeing you guys embrace this show, initially as a cute and somewhat cheesy one, laughing at the "hi"s, to now being actually an accurate representation of a lot of queer people's experiences. This show I think is so beautifully done in this way. A lot of gay and queer kids have had experiences where they've maybe been manipulated and underappreciated by a Ben which caused them to overthink and doubt themselves even when things go right. Those scenarios playing over and over again in every which way, but usually the worst scenario wins out. Or had no idea what they were feeling and after an internet search, and going down that rabbit hole of just an overwhelming amount of information with 20 tabs open and links leading everywhere. And I do want to also add in today's environment, the label of "homophobic" like "racist" or "sexist" has such a negative stigma, the Harrys of the world will take such offense to that, even if they undeniably are. Nick calling him out actually shook Harry and his friends kind of comfort him, and Harry ends up playing it off as "banter" and "boys will be boys" and "joking". There are so many layers to the characters of the show that in so many re-watches I continue to appreciate. And I'm glad you two are seeing it too, and can't wait to see future episode reactions!

You guys are hilarious! I laughed all the way through this! 😂

I’m new to your channel and I’ve been watching your reactions to “Heartstopper”. The 2 of you are so great, your chemistry is infectious…in a good way. Please continue with “Heartstopper” and I will continue with you. Brava, bravise 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

You guys have the best commentary, haven't laughed harder at a reaction video than your heartstopper ones. Can't wait to see you two react to all the episodes.

Ha! You’re both hooked already. There’s no escaping this peak queer story.

If this were an American show, there would have definitely been booze, 16 or not.

I love seeing how these guys (sorry so didn't catch their names) went from being quite cynical while watching the first episode and just watching with so much, I dunno, childlike transfixtion ?, at the kiss scene in this episode. They got so absorbed in the moment. This show will melt the heart of the coldest cynic.

My water spilled out when Josh barfing on Imogen 😂😂😂

That face you made when Imogen comes up to Nick at the party was my exact face every time she came around 😂

In the graphic novels it turns out that the way Charlie was outed was that someone overheard Tao saying something about it to Aled (who as the star of his own story has been replaced with Isaac) and so some of Tao's overprotectiveness is out of guilt for accidentally outing Charlie.

I really appreciate your reaction and I like how you relate that to your experiences. Hope to have more content and more often 😇 ❤️ from Paris

Your reaction to Imogen’s dancing was exactly the same as mine 🤣 btw don’t forget that bisexual people exist ;)

I’d love to know what Nick’s response was going to be when Charlie asked him if he was ok…Nick’s eyes and facial expression was soft & relaxed so I think it would’ve been positive…❤️🥰🤞🏻🍂 EDIT: obviously we’re not meant to know what his reaction would’ve been as that is part of the storyline but…

“maybe he’s just really protective of him and doesn’t want him to get hurt” well you really at good at foreshadowing there 😭 literally hit the nail on the head EDIT: also the “someone punch this boy” oh if only you’d known then what you know now 😂

Alex is so cute when he does his posh accent. ☺️ Loving the reactions, you two! 🥰

The reboot of Queer as Folk is coming next month, just know I will set fire to the rain if you don't react to this iconic series. lol

This show revived my cold, dead heart. Or at least gave it a little bit of a spark or something ⚡️ lol

There needs to be a way for American men to meet single gay Brits. Y'all's accent is soo freaking adorable! I am from the south too so my accent is cute as well 💕

I’ve been looking forward to this all week ❤️

I've seen a lot of these Heartstopper reaction uploads but you guys are my favourite 😎

OMG you boyz are so fun, and you’re reactions are so lovely

Their first kiss is sweet, beautiful, & timeless...

Another great reaction from you! As we all, you are now surrendering to the overall cuteness and wholesomeness of this series... 🤩 Well done, guys!

Them: Give him some birthday bumps Me: You can’t give a 16 yo cocaine!!

Omg! I'm new here and I'm absolutely loving u guys reaction. I'm laughing so so hard! Thank you for this!!

You guys do such a great job. Watching you two is literally one of the most entertaining things on all of RU-vid.

Loving these live reaction videos 🧡🧡

I’m now onto my third reaction of the series from you guys, I’ll be getting though them all whilst subscribed lol so glad I found the channel!

I love you guys! From Perth Western Australia here and im a new subscriber! Both of yah are awesome! Hugs from Downunder🙌🙌🙌

Ofc I watched the series ages ago, but just watching your reactions now (& to YR too) You guys are the BEST!! I love your reactions and can completely relate.

I love how the show is winning you over, as you were perhaps a bit hesitant to like it at the beginning. There's a bit of a journey from "it's not really realistic" to "how it is to be a young gay person in love - is that!"

I'm having so much fun watching your reactions. :-D

You guys have an ace sense of humour. This certainly cheered me up after a long 2 hour shift! Definitely have a subscriber and looking forward to your next videos. "Did you help her up" had me in absolute stitches,closely by the maths failure.thank you.

your sense of humour is perfect lmao i was grinning throughout this whole video

I love your reactions I truly am just smiling the whole time

YOU ARE BOTH SO CUTE AND SO GOOD TOGETHER!!!

I love watching you react to this show, you've gotten a subscriber out of me and a like heh #999. Episode 3, 5, 6 and 8 are my favourite episodes. I loved the tall one (Josh?) going "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" lol. Nick watching Tara and Darcy kiss without fail always has me in tears. The look on his face is everything.

“That’s homophobic and and I really don’t like you.” Now Harry’s sad, sad, sad. Even if he has his other lads lads lads.

Charlie just felt he ruined his whole friendship with Nick, he felt like he pressured Nick into kissing him, and now he's disgusted with himself cos he feels like he just pushed away a good mate

Only watched 14 minutes of this video and I've already fallen in love with you two, wow.

when I say I have been waiting for this I have!! I screamed when I saw the upload

I haven't yet watched your reaction to Es 1&2, but I will cuz I enjoyed this one so much. I've also subscribed so i don't miss your reactions to the remaining episodes. Great job, guys! Thanks!

"Did you help her up" quote of the vid

A delightful series, thank you for reacting to it. But I have to digress. As I have seen the series, the most fun for me is watching you two watch it. I don't think I have seen other reactors watch with such intensity. And, as a dumb American, it will probably bore you to tears for me to say how much I love your accents spoken with such rich baritones. You must both be singers. I look forward to the rest of the episodes and I hope, perhaps, you will consent to singing reactions to Young Royals (also on Netflix) for me. I might almost say I am in love but I think it's probably just the lingering Heartstopper effect.

I 100% agree the moment from the talk and the first kiss was the point of no return. And Kit plays this wonderful! you can see the panic and feeling in everything. Charlie is always second-guessing everything and I think is because of a lot of trauma and also a bit his personality. But the bullying made it much worse.

Been binging reaction videos and yours are definitely the funniest to watch. Can't wait for the next one :)

You guys have the best Heartstopper reactions hands down! ❤❤

At 16:10 - Joe Locke just comes across so cute and sweet with that simple line.