“We wanted to get a snapshot of what it’s like when you first fall in love with somebody. You can’t keep your hands off them and you can’t stop kissing them because kissing is such a rewarding and exciting thing to do. We really wanted to capture that about Nick and Charlie and that physical attraction that they have. We also wanted to speak of their relationship as really great friends which underpins their romantic relationship. A sense of playfulness and mischief was something that we were after.”
And one of the reasons why it's been so praised, particularly by the LGBTQ+ community, is because it reflects the community in such a positive way, through such a positive lens, which isn't done enough. [transcribed interview here]
“very few people asked, but this is my favourite moment in the Heartstopper show. the look between them - this is the moment Nick realises that he is safe with Charlie. and allows himself to be truly vulnerable in front of him.”