Heartstopper is a new show on Netflix that premiered in April 2022. The British coming-of-age romantic comedy primarily follows Charlie Spring, a gay high schooler who falls for one of his classmates, Nick Nelson. The show chronicles their friendship and blossoming romance. The show also explores the lives of three of Charlie’s friends, Tao, Isac, and Elle. Elle (played by Yasmin Finney) is a transgender teen who transferred from an all-boys school to an all-girls school after transitioning. Finney who plays Elle is a rising Black British trans actress who rose to prominence on TikTok with videos sharing her experience as a Black trans woman. Her authentic portrayal of Elle is exactly the onscreen Black queer representation that is needed in society.

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