13 Reasons Why: Season 2

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: May 18, 2018

Summary: Clay and his classmates discover a series of photos that reveal a secret and a conspiracy to cover up the circumstances that played a part in Hannah's death.

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 2 Episodes

7.7
S2:E14. Bye
Air Date: May 18, 2018
9.2
S2:E13. The Box of Polaroids
Air Date: May 18, 2018
9.0
S2:E12. Bryce and Chloe
Air Date: May 18, 2018

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Kristen Baldwin

May 16, 2018

The writers accurately capture the center-of-my-own-universe angst of the teen mind, and this season’s mystery delivers on twists and OMFG moments. 13 Reasons Why finishes season 2 as a show you don’t so much enjoy as endure and appreciate later--much like adolescence itself. Read full review

Kevin O'Keefe

May 16, 2018

The strengths--the diverse cast, intriguing mystery--remain the same, while the weaknesses--an exploitative edge, inconsistent characterization--have failed to resolve themselves. What is new and improved, however, is Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen. ... Minnette stands above the pack. His is a tour-de-force performance that goes a long way to making 13 Reasons Why’s second season feel worth the drama. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

May 17, 2018

The courtroom scenes are among the least convincing scenes in the series. Read full review

Melanie McFarland

May 22, 2018

Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why takes a dive in quality from the show’s first which, for all of its flaws, remains a moving tragedy and a potent conversation starter. ... Season 2 employs Polaroid pictures as the breadcrumbs propelling along its feeble mystery. Along the way it also leads us through Jessica’s journey as an assault survivor, indubitably the season’s strongest storyline. Read full review

Jen Chaney

May 18, 2018

While it contains some touching moments as well as tender performances from its ensemble cast, the second season of 13 Reasons Why is, above all else, a string of 13 episodes struggling to justify their existence. Read full review

Sonia Saraiya

May 31, 2018

The Netflix teen drama’s second season is occasionally arresting, but wholly unnecessary. Read full review

Kelly Lawler

May 16, 2018

The pace drags, the dialogue is unnatural and cheesy, the plot is dull and absurd, and most of the characters are still abhorrent. Watching is a chore, but there's no benefit at the end. There are zero reasons to put yourself through it. Read full review

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ajpap_

May 18, 2018

The controversial Netflix show is back after a year long wait. This season, the producers have been more careful in portraying the taboo issue of suicide. After binge-watching 5 episodes, I have concluded that many aspects are much better than the first series, Katherine Langford and theThe controversial Netflix show is back after a year long wait. This season, the producers have been more careful in portraying the taboo issue of suicide. After binge-watching 5 episodes, I have concluded that many aspects are much better than the first series, Katherine Langford and the main cast acting is at an all time high, the cinematography is phenomenal and the storyline is different, but is still very much like its predecessor, if not better. This will reach many teens.… Expand

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c0mpl1c4t3d

May 18, 2018

Look, I do not get why this has such mediocre reviews. I get how some people were offended by the first season, but I bet half of these people who have given negative reviews for this season have either not seen this season at all, or don't see past all the controversy for them to formulateLook, I do not get why this has such mediocre reviews. I get how some people were offended by the first season, but I bet half of these people who have given negative reviews for this season have either not seen this season at all, or don't see past all the controversy for them to formulate their own opinions. This show is very cautious this time round. Sure there are some weak points, but stellar performances are given by the actors and there is an interesting storyline. Even though there are some differences to the previous season, there is good reason for the show to continue. It may be flawed but it is definitely not as bad as people are saying.… Expand

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FarhanFiroz

May 22, 2018

Season 2 is quite of a letdown due to its muddled storytelling which makes this season completely unnecessary. This season became more unrealistic with its direction it is taking. But granted they're so many things which is done right , It makes us fall in love with its characters and theirSeason 2 is quite of a letdown due to its muddled storytelling which makes this season completely unnecessary. This season became more unrealistic with its direction it is taking. But granted they're so many things which is done right , It makes us fall in love with its characters and their perspectives ,and overall its a enjoyable series .… Expand

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tdh1878199410

Feb 13, 2022

13 Reasons Why's sophomore season sports good intentions and crafts some very powerful moments on occasion, but its crucial message on suicide is dampened as its morphs into an unfocused chronicle of its characters that has little to do with its initial premise.

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Belznickel

Jun 7, 2018

So dissapointed. Everything that worked in season 1 they just took an ruined it. Great job!

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

spengrob

May 26, 2018

There was absolutely no reason for a second season of this show and that was especially evident after finishing season 2. This season does very little to solve any conflict in the plot and only creates a dozen more conflicts for a cliffhanger finale to lead into another season. Not toThere was absolutely no reason for a second season of this show and that was especially evident after finishing season 2. This season does very little to solve any conflict in the plot and only creates a dozen more conflicts for a cliffhanger finale to lead into another season. Not to mention they added in some paranormal stuff as an excuse to get the main character a role. I'm certainly not going to continue watching this show if nothing gets resolves and every season is a set up to milk yet another season out of this garbage.… Expand

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hosekisho

May 23, 2018

Basically, Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why didn't need to exist. The first season was a fairly self contained adaptation of the only source material. With the second season, there is no source to adapt from, and it shows. The writers retroactively add events that are unneeded and mess with theBasically, Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why didn't need to exist. The first season was a fairly self contained adaptation of the only source material. With the second season, there is no source to adapt from, and it shows. The writers retroactively add events that are unneeded and mess with the first season's plot. Many plot points built up over the course of season 2 lead nowhere satisfactory, including the finale. Largely, the season comes across as an excuse ride the success of the prior season rather than stories that needed to be told.

It is my truthful recommendation to anyone that enjoyed the first season to leave the series on that high note instead of moving forward with this trash. I regret having watched it.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 5, 2020
Season 3

23
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: August 23, 2019
Season 2

49
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 7.7
  S2:E14. Bye
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 9.2
  S2:E13. The Box of Polaroids
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 9.0
  S2:E12. Bryce and Chloe
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 8.8
  S2:E11. Smile, Bitches
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 9.2
  S2:E10. The Missing Page
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 8.8
  S2:E9. The Little Girl
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 9.2
  S2:E8. The Third Polaroid
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 9.2
  S2:E7. The Smile at the End of the Dock
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 9.2
  S2:E6. The Chalk Machine
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 9.2
  S2:E5. The Second Polaroid
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 9.2
  S2:E4. The Drunk Slut
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 9.0
  S2:E3. Two Girls Kissing
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
- 9.0
  S2:E2. The First Polaroid
  Air Date: May 18, 2018
Season 1

76
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 31, 2017