13 Reasons Why

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 31, 2017
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. branjsmith
    Jan 1, 2023
    7
    Many viewers won't be able to take in the violence and heartache, but 13 Reasons Why brings a real issue to the table and refuses to shy away from it, resulting in a story that's told with care and urgency.
  2. meydianarizki21
    Oct 25, 2022
    10
    13 reasons why I just like a lot of people was very sceptical about the show considering most television series/movies tend to show depression and suicide as a lot less impactful than it is and for me personally it was a huge deterrent just as a topic since I was a victim of r*pe and I had been so close to committing myself so many points in my life thanks to a numerous amounts of severe13 reasons why I just like a lot of people was very sceptical about the show considering most television series/movies tend to show depression and suicide as a lot less impactful than it is and for me personally it was a huge deterrent just as a topic since I was a victim of r*pe and I had been so close to committing myself so many points in my life thanks to a numerous amounts of severe trauma. But as I finally gave it the benefit of the doubt just a couple weeks ago, it hooked me more than I would've imagined.

    At first I had a deep disconnect with alot of the characters as I thought of them in a negative light, like the writers deliberately depicted and then, as the series went on, you saw each of their good sides, it always eventually showed everyone's black and white and their grey; but also their chances at redemption and that not only swayed me as a viewer but made me really think on how everyone had their side of their story and we get so wrapped up in that that we miss the big picture a good %90 of the time!

    I bawled my eyes out more than once watching Hannah's backstory and her reasons, and although at first I thought they were small, tedious things, I started to think back at my past and realised; it's actually really accurate. A lot of the things that affected me deeply in my deep depression was a lot of things that now wouldn't effect me so bad; some could be normal little things like getting yelled at, or told something someone didn't mean like "I hate you" or the likes. It doesn't matter what it is, something piling up on everything else can break you further, can make you close up completely; especially when you're disconnected with the people you care and show an interest in; when suddenly they turn on you and abandon you for some kind of reason (which legit I had happen to me by majority of my family at a young age) you feel like your whole world is being torn apart. It's different for everyone and everyone has their limits and I like how this show shows this really well, it did a good way in narrating it into its story.

    The second season I started out not liking very much and admittedly I do prefer 1 and 3 instead, it was rather interesting with Tyler's character development to me. Especially how you saw how he broke apart and was forcefully pushed to the breaking point just when he was starting to have things going for him. Then the way clay talked him down and everyone stepped in to make sure he was doing okay, simply because they trusted clay and all cared about someone he would care for.

    And Justin's story, oh my god. I thought he was such a dick at the beginning but I really ended up loving his character so much!! Especially how he got adopted into clays family when he no longer had somewhere to go. I know how it feels to be so grateful for a family to care for you even though they're not of blood. How much it means to someone and how special those feelings are, that bond. And the show really showed how Justin felt that way and then showed their growing bond in season 3. I have yet to watch season four but oh my god I can't wait and am dreading ending this incredible series!    … Expand
  3. tdh1878199410
    Feb 13, 2022
    8
    Many viewers won't be able to take in the violence and heartache, but 13 Reasons Why brings a real issue to the table and refuses to shy away from it, resulting in a story that's told with care and urgency.
  4. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 4, 2022
    6
    Sensitive topics that most teenagers face brought to light in a well-made not overly preaching or surrounded by a dark & depressing atmosphere.
    The acting is good, the screenplay keeps you hooked till the end of the series although some minor plot issues. I think a season 2 is unnecessary but I am curious to know if it can be as good or better when released.
  5. JoshJacob
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    13 Reasons Why : Season 1 is a perfect season I have no issues at all amazing
  6. ninjajojo05
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    13 Reasons Why: Season 1 made me fall in love with this show and television again
  7. Deseorun
    Mar 19, 2021
    7
    Quite an interesting story about the difficulties of teenage life and the bullying of others.
    At the same time, there are too many stupid actions of the main character, because of which she was even more morally removed from this world.
  8. Josephgamers65
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    What Amazing Season of this show I really enjoyed I can watch this show anytime it shows why Hannah committed suicide it explains 13 reasons why she did it explains it really well with the past scenes are incredible I do like when clay did confession to Bryce great scene of this season my opinion all round An amazing season I did dislike couple thinks in the show did fall off it sucks itWhat Amazing Season of this show I really enjoyed I can watch this show anytime it shows why Hannah committed suicide it explains 13 reasons why she did it explains it really well with the past scenes are incredible I do like when clay did confession to Bryce great scene of this season my opinion all round An amazing season I did dislike couple thinks in the show did fall off it sucks it did really well in the first season it's disappointing to see how it felled off The score Is this season is Amazing. These characters feel like real people a lot of the time it is rushed but this entire show feels like real people and it relates a lot to me I give this Season an A+… Expand
  9. LucaCritics
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    13 Reasons Why Season 1 Review: 7.5/10
    Very serious and special show. It talks about serious problems in the life of a teenager and about the different factors let her to commit suicide.
  10. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    6
    it is way too much, the storyling goes well, but the plot is exaggerate, at times unreasonable.
  11. JulianIncen
    May 5, 2019
    5
    The use of flashbacks is necessary but it is excessive. It has a great background theme but I don't feel that as the series progresses, it gets better.
  12. Luvstuckdeep
    Nov 21, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hannah baker was a mess..,she was weak n galz like her has no right to either live or blame other or responsible for their situation...lsnin to only her part so far in....season 1 i still feel she could have done more...y guys should overpower u or y anyone should overpower u ....not that she was a silent kid she spoke n blamed ppl wen she wanted to but not to the right ppl..i hv no sympathy for her...god gave her toi many chance ....if she was that weak she should have ideally ended up her life much befr as she always thought she was the only one in the whole world who was troubled but there are lot of ppl who get to face worst n and get out of it by fighting instead of considering oneself looser n sulking n getting depressed abut ones miserable life...i have no room of sympathy for such weak ppl who cant say no wen u are getting raped...to be frank she was so **** up that who knws that rape brought pleasure to her n she didnt struggle ....sick gal who couldnt even talk to counsellor properly what the **** was she scared of?? **** had no guts to stand for herself n hence i dont pity her.,,i dont stand up for her cuz many of us suffer this way but the best way is definitely not to end ones life… Expand
  13. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    8
    O conceito da série, para começar, é muito bom e diferente de todos os programas da TV (não só norte-americana, mas mundial) que eu já vi. O plot da história, nos primeiros episódios, foi muito bem trabalhado. Na metade da história, perde-se um pouco de qualidade, mas quando as nossas dúvidas são respondidas, o final releva ser uma boa surpresa.

    plot da história é
  14. Melan3
    Aug 8, 2018
    9
    13 Reasons Why will change your life forever. You will start to see the world through a different vision. This series deals with issues of depression and suicide of teenagers in Liberty High.
    This series is good, because they are not scared to show the reality of life that we need to deal with as teenagers. It is good to watch especially if you are a parent of a teen. It will help you to    13 Reasons Why will change your life forever. You will start to see the world through a different vision. This series deals with issues of depression and suicide of teenagers in Liberty High.
    This series is good, because they are not scared to show the reality of life that we need to deal with as teenagers. It is good to watch especially if you are a parent of a teen. It will help you to understand why your child acts a certain why and how you can help them. If you are a teenager this series is a must watch, because you can see how much you can hurt someone with senseless actions and words.
    This drama shows how teenagers deals with problems in their life and how they sometimes can’t deal with their problems. These problems will cause them to act in a different way than they usually do and will in some cases lead them to make senseless decisions.
    13 Reasons Why will change your life. It will help you understand how important it is to be nice with someone. It will change your vision of life in the best way ever.    … Expand
  15. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    At first it will seem boring but as the chapters advance they will hook you in a crazy way. A fabulous production, majestic performances and above all an incredible message that will make you think about life and the way you treat your neighbor.
  16. rhysholland
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    For me this show is about realising and understanding the nature of mental health in people of any age and how important it is (especially in teenagers) that we have conversations about the way we feel.

    The show was summed up in the final ep of season 1 where Clay says "No, I'm not ok, but is that ok?" I can't remember a time where I've ever felt that comfortable saying that to someone    For me this show is about realising and understanding the nature of mental health in people of any age and how important it is (especially in teenagers) that we have conversations about the way we feel.

    The show was summed up in the final ep of season 1 where Clay says "No, I'm not ok, but is that ok?" I can't remember a time where I've ever felt that comfortable saying that to someone because we live in a society that is so focused on progress and competition that we often forget about how important human nature is.

    This series is more than just a piece of drama, it's an observation of the mental health issues people face today and how this is shaped by the contemporary world around us. I found it so emotionally engaging because of this and I hope it can teach you as much about mental health issues as it did me.    … Expand
  17. lee97LP
    Jun 24, 2018
    9
    Overall was a superb first season the story line was pretty intense and intense with cliff hangers.
    Story telling was gripping and amazing too watch, captured key aspects too suicide and depression you wouldn't think about.

    This show gets a lot of hate for the wrong reasons. It's superb to watch
  18. RodrigoFD99
    Jun 11, 2018
    3
    This series could've been a great way to show children how life do actually works, instead, this is just a ridiculous way to tell a "true" fact of daily life.
  19. Aurelius1975
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Great show. Binge-watched season 2 in a couple of days. Great plot and very good acting.
  20. grace9474
    May 29, 2018
    0
    I find it utterly disgusted that our "teen producers" will allow young viewers to watch this type of content. Although the show has been granted the privilege of explicit content does not justify the viewing of rape, suicide, and other vulgar scenes.
    There is NO exception to this type of betrayal on the innocence of young teenagers.
    We have entered a society where kids and teens have    I find it utterly disgusted that our "teen producers" will allow young viewers to watch this type of content. Although the show has been granted the privilege of explicit content does not justify the viewing of rape, suicide, and other vulgar scenes.
    There is NO exception to this type of betrayal on the innocence of young teenagers.

    We have entered a society where kids and teens have accessibility to these shows without warnings and restrictions. The scene along with others have justified and even romanticized teen suicide, rape, assault, underage drinking, drugs, and mental illness.
    NO CHILD, TEENAGER, OR ADULT CAN MENTALLY PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR THE TRAUMA THAT THIS SHOW BRINGS!
    The main character, Hannah, has used her suicide to TORTURE the people she left behind. Her "13 reasons" were childish and pathetic. Suicide is not the fault of those who wrong you, it is a personal decision. Although bullying and those themes are prominent in our society, we cannot justify this by glamorizing the reality of it. Suicide is bad. Bullying is bad. But bullying others and blaming them for YOUR suicide is even worse. How dare the writer think that this sort of bullsh** should be allowed in the libraries and bookstores.

    I have never been so disgusted, appalled, traumatized in my life while watching only a few episodes. I could not even bring myself to watch more than half the episodes because it's toxic and disrespectful to teens and adults who have truly experienced these situations.

    I will admit that students and teens should understand the effects of suicide and depression BUT NOT THROUGH A TV SHOW. Nothing will hide the truth more than a pathetic lost love story like this. Students are bombarded with enough stress in life than trying to comprehend the information in this show. How can we expect students to understand the full capacity of life if we sugar coat it with pretty girls and aesthetic Tumblr posts?

    Overall message: this show is disrespectful and unacceptable.    … Expand
  21. fair_game_rater
    May 28, 2018
    0
    over-dramatic, exaggerated, typical teenage girl with 1st world problems...
  22. jaxson
    May 28, 2018
    0
    They really should have kept it at Season 1. They'd have been better off never doing season 2.
  23. CiaranMcleod02
    May 27, 2018
    2
    The fact people enjoy this show is fine, entertainment is subjective and I won't bash you if you enjoy watching this show BUT I can bash you for calling it anything other than entertainment. The show can help people (Knowing you're not alone) but it's not progressive or new. It's a lazily written, poorly acted, mess of various, over the top harassment cases loosely stitched together.The fact people enjoy this show is fine, entertainment is subjective and I won't bash you if you enjoy watching this show BUT I can bash you for calling it anything other than entertainment. The show can help people (Knowing you're not alone) but it's not progressive or new. It's a lazily written, poorly acted, mess of various, over the top harassment cases loosely stitched together.

    The various things that happen to Hannah Baker do not change her character at all throughout the series, she's a 2 dimensional character that only exists to purely die. She only shows emotion immediately after something happens then it's like it never happened and nothing ever effects her.

    Aside from a couple of decently interesting shots the show is very bland in it's directing, it is a tv show however so I kind of have to cut it some slack in that department. But as for writing, the way the show writes about depression is very wrong and even romanticized at some points. I imagine the writing process was something similar to this: Hannah Baker kills herself>Why>Depression>Why>Guys are mean to her and the guy she likes won't date her>Why>etc. So far (episode 6) I've seen no arc or character shift in anyone. They're bland and only exist "Because plot".

    The soundtrack is one of the worst I've heard. It boils down to "THIS SCENE IS EMOTIONAL, YOU FEEL SAD." or "THIS SCENE IS TENSE, YOU FEEL TENSE", Instead of using actual skill to make us feel the emotions ourselves they attempt to force you to feel certain emotions with the soundtrack, if that wasn't bad enough they even failed at that. I often found myself laughing at the cheesiness of the music in scenes that are intended to be serious.

    Speaking of laughing I did laugh a lot throughout the show, I didn't laugh however at the lazy stupid jokes they randomly threw in. It's a completely jarring tonal shift and it only loosens the connection I had to the show's universe, a connection mind you that is already extremely loose. The jokes were unfunny and boiled down to "HA HA THEY WROTE A BAD WORD ON THE WALL HAHAHAHA" and the space they leave after the unfunny jokes or you to laugh just adds insult to injury.

    The entire show is unrealistic. There are scenes where the protagonist chases someone in a car whilst he's on his bike and he easily keeps up with him when the car is going 40-60mph, there are countless unrealistic moments in this show but the main one is the parents. The parents acting and writing is astonishingly bad. The actions of the parents are incredibly unrealistic and stupid. Not once have they acted in anyway similar to actual parents dealing with the subject matter in the show.

    As I said at the start enjoying the show is perfectly fine but you cannot call it a good show. It's extremely dangerous with it's lazy handling of very serious matters and mental illness.

    The thing is this show was needed, not the way it is now but a show like it was needed but it needs to be respectful, correct, realistic and most of all it needs to have effort put into it. Maybe have the writers meet with some actual teens with mental illness and some actual parents dealing with the loss of their child. Be respectful cause as of right now the show is insulting.

    It could be so much more, if we ask for it then it will be. Don't accept this effortless and lazy garbage.    … Expand
  24. PoMoThoin3155
    May 23, 2018
    10
    5/23/2018
    It is very intense. The series definitely gets in your head. People may have their opinions of the show glorifying suicide but I don’t see it that way. These are everyday topics and a lot of the time it’s silent when it should be talked about. It’s almost like an ice breaker for uncomfortable issues. I believe they are aiming to prevent more suicides. I respect how they get you    5/23/2018
    It is very intense. The series definitely gets in your head. People may have their opinions of the show glorifying suicide but I don’t see it that way. These are everyday topics and a lot of the time it’s silent when it should be talked about. It’s almost like an ice breaker for uncomfortable issues. I believe they are aiming to prevent more suicides. I respect how they get you into the understanding and mind set of each person and issue. You may not agree or even respect it but you can kind of understand. Some say it’s glorifying suicide due to since the show started people have been leaving behind tapes. The only difference to me from the many years before the show has aired is they leave their suicide note on tape as opposed to paper. So if they were glorifying anything I believe it’s the way they leave their goodbyes. I also believe it was interesting how they show clay talking with hannah in the second season. The way I saw it was It is clay’s mind and how he’s dealing with the aftermath of hannah’s suicide. He needs her help to understand why she did it so his mind through her is trying to find answers. Another thing with the series is it is showing how everyone deals with these issues in their own way. There are people that believe this show is glorifies suicide and revenge especially to individuals who are mentally unstable. I don’t speak for all but I am mentally unstable, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, ptsd and panic disorders. Currently I am off medicine and yes I have a history of suicide attempts. The show hits on some real issues and yes pretty intense graphic scenes. But it’s not making me go out and grab a gun like alex, it is not making me find a tub to cut crucial arteries to be found drowned in my own blood. Maybe that’s the way the crew wanted the viewers to see it. Like many others they must have read the book and that’s where their imagination went. The show has professional support from doctors, survivors, advocates, etc to help make the series realistic. If anything it’s woken me up to talk to my counselor and shrink and if they were still alive I might have even opened up to my parents, hell they are not with us and I try talking to them. No different then clay tries to talk to hannah or someone religious talking to their God. Suicide is no joke and I believe that is what they are trying to portray among other issues. Yes I agrees the scenes are really graphic but hopefully you never have to find or be found. #reallifeisgraphic    … Expand
  25. Sapce1188
    May 23, 2018
    10
    It is the best what I could even imagine to watch!!! I think, this serial is worth at least to watch once. It's extremely interesting to watch about regular teens problems and a problem such as suicide. The story is fantastic, why she did it is very understandable. I think everyone should watch this amazing serial! 10/10
  26. unicornreaper
    May 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I want to start with this... when I was in 9th grade I read the book 13 reasons why I checked it out of my school library which is funny because it's Liberty High School. I felt very moved by the book I mean yes, Suicide and rape is a major factor in this series. But, I would like to say that 13 reasons why does express what does happen in some of these public school systems with the zero tolerance of bullying and the administration does absolutely nothing when an issue is brought up like that. and, to see how everyone goes through these issues after reading Hannah's death and, Bryce only getting 3 months of probabtion for rape?? what kind of **** and Justice was that for Hannah and even Jessica. Oh, and Tyler Down?? from the beginning you can see he's a good kid yet troubled because of these people bullying him to want to shoot up the school which makes you relate to today's day and age with all the school shootings and ECT. So, I feel for each and everyone of these characters. I lost a really good friend to suicide a little bit over a year ago. he went the way Alex Standall tried to go. But, we are out of highscool. But, it was all over a girl who made him feel like he was nothing. And, the town police constantly harassing him. And everyday I wish I told him I loved him. it was too late. So, I feel for Clay Jensen's heartache for being in love with Hannah Baker, But, having to let her go, There's not a day that goes by that Dylan is a thought. I think 13 reasons why is a really great show because it does bring awareness to allot of different points. But, I would like to know what happens next... What happens to Clay for the fact he has that gun for saving Tyler? Does Jessica tell Alex what happened between her and Justin at the Spring Fling? Or does Clay and his parents find out that Justin is having trouble staying clean? or what about Chloe telling Bryce she's pregnant? What happens to Monty for shoving that mop stick up Tyler's butt? What happens to Tyler? Does Bryce actually transfer? Does Alex get better with his mobility and memory? Do the polaroids reappear? There are so many questions left unanswered with season 2… Expand
  27. 13ReasonsToKMS
    May 20, 2018
    0
    Season 2 Gave me 3 types of cancer now i want to KMS.this **** has to be at least 75 charchters long
  28. FrenkA
    May 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The show is a really deep and strong experience. The lead actors were really passionate when it came to acting, and Tony Padilla's Mustang was a real eye candy. If you consider yourself a movie person, this is a must-watch.… Expand
  29. ErgoFox
    May 19, 2018
    4
    I disliked this season, however I do believe it's successor, season two, is a large step up, so I recommend sticking the season out. For me, the main characters were mostly unlikable, mostly because I could really only see things from their perspectives, and consequently I disliked the season as a whole. Another mistake the season makes is how it tackles the issue of suicide, specificallyI disliked this season, however I do believe it's successor, season two, is a large step up, so I recommend sticking the season out. For me, the main characters were mostly unlikable, mostly because I could really only see things from their perspectives, and consequently I disliked the season as a whole. Another mistake the season makes is how it tackles the issue of suicide, specifically glorifying it and making it out to be some sort of effective revenge scheme, which really isn't healthy for its supposed intended audience. Another thing the season suffers from this constant negativity to the extent where intentionally dramatic and or emotional moments lose their meaning and feel more like a drag on of the given episode. Overall, this was a poorly written season that lacked the ability to tell an authentic story. Still, check out the next season!… Expand
  30. oliviaemilyj
    May 18, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My biggest reasons for not liking the show are mainly personal which would not be fair. But I know there are a lot of people who also agree with me on this. There was no mention of mental illness. Just a girl who lost her friends in high school (that happens to everyone) and was sad so she killed herself. My generation has so many mental illness issues, there are so many people who struggle with anxiety and depression and this show does absolutely nothing to help. The non-personal reasons I have I can't say with full confidence because I didn't even finish the series. I read the book. I know how it ends. But yikes, this show is a 0/10.… Expand
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#57 Best TV Season of 2017
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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Apr 21, 2017
    80
    Clay’s conduct sometimes borders on the insufferable. And while Hannah’s traumas are authentically dramatized, she’s forced to endure so many indignities that, in total, she occasionally comes across as a symbolic vessel for an important message, rather than a flesh-and-blood human being. Fortunately, Langford’s wounded-yet-bold lead performance is altogether charming, and Minnette is equally credible.
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  2. Time
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Apr 3, 2017
    70
    This story is sure to be devoured by teens who respond to its dark themes. But it could use a bit more leavening, acknowledging the reasons why life can be something more than apocalyptic.
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Mar 31, 2017
    90
    Langford and Minnette are the magnetic core of this drama. Separately and together, they have a dynamic chemistry that glows when they share the screen and energizes their scenes with others.
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