Nick Nelson is one of the sweetest characters on TV, so it makes complete sense that he’d struggle deeply in not knowing how to help Charlie. But Heartstopper Season 3 doesn’t waste any time in giving us a wholesome moment where his Aunt Diane, played by Hayley Atwell, helps him see how he can be there without shattering himself in the process.
There’s much to appreciate about the scene, starting with the open-air setting and featuring flashes to home with voiceovers that tie the moment together, making it more powerful in the process. Because of the rise in conversations surrounding mental health, it’s easy to believe that we should have all the correct answers. Whether sixteen-year-old teenagers or thirty-year-old adults—it’s easy to feel powerless when we want to help someone but don’t know how to. This is why Heartstopper Season 3, Episode 2, “Love,” is so important as yet another reminder of why professional help matters.
