Heartstopper Season 3 episodes ranked by how much they'll make you sob

*Warning: Contains major spoilers for Heartstopper Season 3*

The newest season of Heartstopper has dropped on Netflix and it didn't take fans long to devour the latest series, consisting of eight emotional episodes.

Alice Oseman's graphic novel-adapted drama captures the essence of adolescence, tackling mental health issues, evolving relationships, and all the complexities of teenage life.

Over its run of three seasons, the LGBTQ+ centric series chronicles the evolving romance between central characters Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick (Kit Connor), taking us from their platonic beginnings to becoming an official couple in the current release, reports the Daily Star.

Acknowledging difficult topics like mental health struggles and body dysmorphia, the show routinely prepares its audience for an emotional rollercoaster. But which new episodes are most likely to bring the tears streaming down?

Now that the full third season is available for viewing on Netflix, here's a rundown of all the episodes, sorted by their potential to make viewers weep.

Coming in at number eight, with the lowest likelihood of causing an emotional outburst, is episode one of the season titled, 'Love'.

"On a trip to the beach, Charlie's desperate to tell Nick how he feels - but Nick also has something he wants to discuss. Tao plans a summer of romance," reads the summary provided for the opening act.

Reuniting the beloved cast, episode one generally maintains a joyful atmosphere. The pivotal shower 'I love you' moment marks the episode's high point, possibly inducing a few tears, albeit joyous ones.

The penultimate episode of the season is second to last in our ranking.

The synopsis states: "As the school year comes to an end and the students begin