"Friend" is the fifth episode of the first season of Heartstopper and the fifth episode overall. It premiered on April 22, 2022, along with the rest of the season.
Synopsis
Nick decides whether he should skip his date with Imogen for Charlie's birthday. Tao vows to protect Charlie from Nick and his rude rugby friends.
Plot
TBA
Cast
Starring
- Kit Connor as Nick Nelson
- Joe Locke as Charlie Spring
- William Gao as Tao Xu
- Yasmin Finney as Elle Argent
- Tobie Donovan as Isaac Henderson
- Rhea Norwood as Imogen Heaney
- Cormac Hyde-Corrin as Harry Greene
- Olivia Colman as Sarah Nelson
Recurring
- Ashwin Viswanath as Sai Verma
- Alan Turkington as Mr. Lange
- Araloyin Oshunremi as Otis Smith
- Evan Ovenell as Christian McBride
- Echo as Nellie (Nick's Dog)
Music
Soundtrack
- "nothing else i could do" by Ella Jane - Charlie and his friends play Monopoly.
- "UrbanAngel1999" by Thomas Headon - Tao dances in Charlie's bedroom.
- "If You Want To" by beabadoobee - Charlie waits for Nick at the arcade; Nick walks in and gives Charlie his present.
- "Buzzkill" by Baby Queen - The kids all take turn bowling.
- "Fever Dream" by mxmtoon - Tao and Charlie emerge from the bathroom; Tao walks off and lets Charlie talk to Nick.
- "Paper Mache World" by Matilda Mann - Charlie and Nick kissing in the arcade; Nick cancelling his plans with Imogen. / The kids playing arcade games.
- "I Want To Be With You" by Chloe Moriondo - Harry asks Imogen and Nick how their date was; End credits.
Score
- "New Best Friend" by Adiescar Chase - Tao witnesses Imogen and Nick talking outside school. / Nick Insta-stalks Imogen.
- "Embrace" by Adiescar Chase - Nick and Charlie embrace.
- "Unknown Score" by Adiescar Chase - The kids walk through the arcade; Nick and Charlie play a claw machine.
Trivia
- The title of this episode is about Charlie and Nick's relationship.
- It could possibly be about Nick and Imogen also.
- This episode takes place between Monday April 19 and Saturday April 24, 2021.
- Charlie turns 15 in this episode.
- This episode also shows inconsistencies with Charlie's birthday:
- Alice Oseman states on her official website that Charlie's birthday is April 27.
- This episode confirms his birthday is April 24.
- This episode also shows inconsistencies with Charlie's birthday:
- Tao begins to retaliate on Harry more.
- Nick gifts Charlie a picture of himself, Charlie and Nellie from the day where they played in the snow.
- These characters' Instagram accounts appear:
- Imogen Heaney - @imogen.h001
References
Season 1 | |
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"Meet" • "Crush" • "Kiss" • "Secret" • "Friend" • "Girls" • "Bully" • "Boyfriend" | |
Season 2 | |
"Out" • "Family" • "Promise" • "Challenge" • "Heat" • "Truth/Dare" • "Sorry" • "Perfect" | |
Season 3 | |
"Love" • "Home" • "Talk" • "Journey" • "Winter" • "Body" • "Together" • "Apart" | |
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