Ayesha Madon in Heartbreak High

Netflix’s hit coming-of-age drama, Heartbreak High, is back with its third and final season, which follows teenager Amerie and her friends during their senior year

etflix’s hit teen drama, Heartbreak High, returned for its third and final season on Wednesday, and viewers have wasted no time getting stuck into the new episodes.

For those unfamiliar with the high school drama, which fans have hailed as “incredible,” it follows the highs and lows of adolescence, from reinventing yourself to discovering your sexuality. The story centres on 16-year-old Amerie Wadia (Ayesha Madon), who becomes a social outcast when her scandalous mural exposes her classmates’ secret hook-ups.

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Ayesha Madon stars as Amerie Wadia in Heartbreak High

The Australian series is a reboot of the 1994 show of the same name, which first screened on Network Ten and later ABC until 1999.

Keep reading to find out more about season three, including what viewers are saying about the show.

What happens in season three?

In the third and final season, Amerie and her classmates embark on their final year at Hartley High. But when a muck-up day prank goes wrong, the gang must cover up their secret or risk losing everything.

The new series tackles a variety of topical themes, including racial tensions, mental health, sexuality and impending adulthood.

What have viewers said about the show?

It’s safe to say viewers are loving season three of the teen drama, which one fan hailed as “the best coming-of-age show” on Netflix.

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The series follows high school students during their final year at Hartley High

Taking to social media, one person penned: “Finished binge watching the 3rd and final season of #HeartbreakHigh and damn I’m going to miss this show so much,” while another stayed up late binge-watching the new series, adding: “I’m on the last episode, it’s like 2 in the morning.”

A third viewer remarked: “The way I’ve been watching #heartbreakhigh all day,” while another added: “I loved the last season of #heartbreakhigh soooo much.”

Who stars in Heartbreak High?

Ayesha Madon leads the cast as Amerie Wadia, alongside Thomas Weatherall as Malakai, Bryn Chapman Parish as Spider and Sherry-Lee Watson as Missy.

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The third and final season arrived on Netflix in March

Meanwhile, James Majoos plays Darren, while Asher Yasbincek portrays Harper.

What have critics said about the show?

The series has received mixed reviews from critics; The Guardian gave it two stars, describing the third outing as “colourful but contrived.” Meanwhile, The Age and ScreenHub Australia both awarded four stars.

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All episodes are available to stream on Netflix now

All three seasons of Heartbreak High are available to stream on Netflix now.