Following the release of 'Heartstopper,' many lovers were curious why Aled was once not noted. So, why is he not in the Netflix show? Here's what we all know.

If you're determined to binge a show that can makes your cheeks hurt from smiling such a lot, we highly counsel you tune in to Netflix's queer coming-of-age collection Heartstopper. Based on British writer Alice Oseman's graphic novel of the same name, the heartwarming tale follows Year 10 scholar Charlie (Joe Locke) as he falls for his Year 11 shape seatmate, Nick Nelson (Kit Connor).

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The brand-new series is recently acquiring universal acclaim, with many critics and fans alike praising the show for its LGBTQ representation. However, a couple of diehard lovers are disappointed that one among their favorite book characters, Aled Last, is no where to be found in the show. So, why is Aled not in Netflix's Heartstopper? Here's the entirety we all know.

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Why is Aled not in 'Heartstopper' on Netflix?

For the ones of us who have been expecting Aled's live-action debut, we were rightfully disenchanted to realize he would not be in the Netflix collection. OK, but why? Well, Alice spoke with Digital Spy and defined that Isaac (Tobie Donovan) replaced Aled.

"Basically, long story short: Aled is a character in one of my other books, and so he has his own story," Alice mentioned. "But with Isaac, a completely new story, I'm kind of free to do whatever I want with this character. So, yeah, it's just about expanding the world and expanding the story."

Wait, that's a super reason, because this items Netflix with the alternative to evolve Radio Silence, a unique in which Aled is one among the main protagonists, and his identification and relationships are explored.

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Additionally, back in January 2021, Alice shared on Twitter that the reason why for except Aled from Heartstopper had to do with his significant storyline in Radio Silence.

"I decided not to include Aled in the TV series. I know this will disappoint some of you, and I'm so sorry for that, but I did not feel I could give Aled a truly satisfying, complex storyline in the show while having to totally ignore the events of Radio Silence."

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She added, "To include Aled in the Heartstopper show and give him a satisfying storyline would almost certainly involve having to change and/or ignore major elements of the story of Radio Silence, which is not what I or any of you want, I hope!"

Imogen is also a brand new addition to the 'Heartstopper' universe.

Besides reducing out Aled for new addition Isaac, Alice also presented Imogen (Rhea Norwood) to Heartstopper.

Since the graphic novel does not contain "a lot of story," Alice told Digital Spy she made up our minds to extend the universe and add extra storylines to house its televised counterpart. Thus, the personality of Imogen came to lifestyles and played a "pivotal part" in redefining the overall narrative via "adding a little bit of drama and tension kind of partway through the story."

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Alice also spoke with Hello!, adding that she created Imogen because she "wanted Nick to have a friend who wasn't one of the lads." She persevered, "We knew we needed a bit more drama and angst in the story, and Imogen is the one who brings the drama midseason."

Season 1 of Heartstopper is now streaming on Netflix.

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