Joe Locke and Kit Connor in Heartstopper Forever In the new Netflix movie Heartstopper Forever, one of the 2020s’ most popular love stories reached its bittersweet final chapter. For the last four years, fans the world over have been engrossed in the romance between Kit Connor’s Nick Nelson and Joe Locke’s Charlie Spring, with the final instalment in the saga taking the form of a feature-length movie, which sees the central couple heading into the next stage of their adult lives. If you’ve now found yourself grieving the fact that the teen drama will not be returning, we’d suggest taking this time to branch out and check out some more of the best queer romances that TV have to offer. Here are nine of our top suggestions to get you started… Young Royals Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg in Young Royals Effectively a mix of Heartstopper, Red, White & Royal Blue and another popular Scandinavian teen series, Skam, Young Royals takes place at an elite Swedish boarding school, where the crown prince suddenly finds he’s fallen for a scholarship student in his class. Wille and Simon’s love story is every bit as gripping as Nick and Charlie’s, but while Heartstopper has repeatedly been both praised and criticised for its wholesome sheen, Young Royals offers a grittier look at young life more in keeping with other popular teen dramas such as Sex Education or Skins. Young Royals is now streaming on Netflix. Heated Rivalry Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams in Heated Rivalry The Heated Rivalry fandom definitely matches Heartstopper’s in terms of viewers’ sheer devotion to its central couple. What started out as a low-budget Canadian series adapting a cult queer romance novel rapidly snowballed into an international sensation when it debuted last year, making overnight sensations of its lead actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams. And while much has been made of Heated Rivalry’s racy sexual scenes (and rightly so, because the show really has done a great job with them), it’s important not to overlook how fantastically Connor and Hudson bring Ilya and Shane’s romance to life on the small screen, portraying two burgeoning ice hockey players on competing teams, who are hiding a secret love affair away from the rink. If you’ve been putting off watching Heated Rivalry, maybe take this as your sign to finally check out what all the fuss is about. Heated Rivalry is now streaming on HBO Max and Now in the UK. Love Victor Michael Cimino and George Sear in Love Victor Originally intended as a TV spin-off of the hit teen film Love Simon, Love Victor eventually went on to take on a life of its own over its three seasons. In season one, we’re introduced to the titular teen Victor Salazar, who is settling into a new school in Atlanta, where he’s moved with his family, all while getting to grips with themes like sexual identity, coming out and the highs and lows of first love. Much like Heartstopper, Love Victor also explores ideas around difficult family dynamics and the importance of friendship, with many of our hero’s close-knit group going through unconventional romantic situations of their own. Love Victor is now streaming on Disney+. Atypical Brigette Lundy-Paine and Fivel Stewart in Atypical The Netflix original series Atypical ran for four seasons, with Keir Gilchrist taking the lead as a young man with autism who announces he’s ready to begin dating. A high school comedy unlike any other, Keir’s lead character Sam is in the spotlight for most of the series, but as the years progressed, fans became engrossed in the blossoming love story that slowly developed between Casey, his younger sister, and Izzie, a girl at her school who is introduced in the second season. Be warned, though, despite an initial renewal for a fifth season, Netflix eventually threw the brakes on Atypical prematurely, citing the Covid pandemic as its reasoning at the time, though many fans are hopeful they may one day see a resolution to Casey and Izzie’s romance. All four seasons of Atypical are now streaming on Netflix. A League Of Their Own Abbi Jacobson and D’Arcy Carden in A League Of Their Own Based on the hit 90s film of the same name, A League Of Their Own centres around a female baseball team in 1940s America, and the various relationships between its members. Upon its release in 2022, the series was praised by critics for spotlighting queer themes that were barely alluded to in the original movie, and went on to win a prize at the GLAAD Media Awards the following year. While its core romance is between teammates Carson Shaw and Greta Gill (played by Broad City’s Abbi Jacobson and The Good Place’s D’Arcy Carden), the series showcases a range of characters navigating queer life at a very different time in history to the likes of many of today’s popular LGBTQ+ shows. Sadly, like Atypical, A League Of Their Own was cut short despite its popularity, this time owing to the Hollywood strikes of 2023. A League Of Their Own is now streaming on Prime Video. Feel Good Charlotte Ritchie and Mae Martin in Feel Good If Heartstopper Forever’s turn of events has got you in the mood for a queer romance that’s decidedly more mature, we’d definitely recommend Feel Good. Mae Martin takes the lead in this dark rom-com, playing a struggling comedian in London loosely inspired by themself, who becomes quickly infatuated with a woman she meets at one of her stand-up shows, played by You’s Charlotte Ritchie. Central duo Mae and George’s romance is definitely a rollercoaster, but it’s one you can’t help but root for, as they overcome many relatable hurdles in new relationships, such as family drama, culture clashes and sexual compatibility, as well as tackling more serious issues including addiction, mental health struggle and gender difference. Running for just two seasons, Feel Good is perfectly binge-able, and despite its acclaim (including Bafta recognition) is still criminally underrated. Both seasons of Feel Good is now streaming on Netflix. Smiley Carlos Cuevas and Andrea Resmini in Smiley Smiley is a Spanish romantic comedy about two men who meet by chance, when one messages the other by accident. Despite being different in almost every way, the two have undeniable chemistry, and spend the course of the series debating whether or not that’s a strong enough foundation to build a relationship on, set against the colourful backdrop of Barcelona’s queer scene. One thing we would point out is that it is technically set over the festive period, but given its sun-drenched setting, it shouldn’t jar too much if you can’t wait until December to hit play on it. Smiley is now streaming on Netflix. Fellow Travelers Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer in Fellow Travelers Alright, if Heartstopper’s more tame approach to queer love always felt a little on the sanitised side, Fellow Travelers might well be more your taste. Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer won huge critical acclaim (and an Emmy nomination each) for their work in this limited series, playing two men who become embroiled in a passionate decades-spanning love affair. Over the course of the episodes, their tumultuous romance that takes viewers on a journey through 20th century queer history, beginning at the height of McCarthyism in the 1950s and carrying on right through till the AIDS crisis of the 80s – interspersed, it should be noted, with some of the most talked-about sex scenes of 2020s TV. Fellow Travellers is now streaming on Paramount+. READ MORE: Heartstopper Forever Is A Fitting Farewell To One Of TV's Most Wholesome Love Stories Kit Connor And Joe Locke Had An Emotional Final Day On The Heartstopper Set Why Olivia Colman's Character Was Recast In The New Film Heartstopper Forever