Heartstopper's Emmy awards snub explained

Netflix's Heartstopper fans have noticed the omission of the teen LGBTQ+ show from Emmy Primetime polls.

The show follows Nick and Charlie, two teenage boys who fall in love, and the challenges it brings them in the world. Given it's popularity and critical acclaim, the missing award nomination caused disappointment amongst the show's loyal fanbase.

However, a Netflix rep has explained Heartstopper's absence in the polls, stating that the decision was made to submit it in the Children's & Family Emmys instead (via TV Line). It's there that Heartstopper will be submitted in all Young Teen categories.

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The Family Emmys were separated from the Daytime awards last year, in an announcement marking the first standalone expansion of the Emmy award competition since 1979, when the Sports Emmy awards debuted. Each Emmy event has its own set of rules and award categories, with the most famous being the Primetime Emmy Awards, which recognise the best work in American primetime programming.

Netflix's YA awards strategy of entering categories aside from Primetime has previously paid off, with its teen drama Trinkets having won in 2020 and 2021 at the Daytime Emmys.

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Even if fans are disappointed that Heartstopper won't appear in the Primetime Emmys, they can celebrate Netflix's renewal.

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On May 20, almost a full month after its premiere, Netflix announced that Heartstopper had officially been renewed for two more seasons. Heartstopper still has plenty more story to tell, and we can't wait to watch it all unfold as an important representation for young queer teenagers.

Heartstopper is streaming on Netflix. Seasons 2 and 3 have been confirmed.