13 Reasons Why

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 31, 2017
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 299 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 129 out of 299
  2. Mixed: 67 out of 299
  3. Negative: 103 out of 299
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  1. tonyyan
    Sep 22, 2018
    0
    I have spent almost 5 months watching this and couldn't get it done. If you are a fan of the first season, don't watch it. This show successfully ruins every character that you liked.
  2. Felindie
    Jul 16, 2019
    4
    This season was a nonsense, the plot was ridiculous, the characters were annoying.
  3. D0v4hk1n
    May 20, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They obviously are going for a third season. Otherwise why put us through this garbage? YES, "garbage". There was no point to watching this season, I feel robbed of 13 hours of my life.… Expand
  4. joshdkaye
    May 21, 2018
    2
    With the first season, I understood the ennui that presided over the plot. But this season is awful. Everyone is in a constant state of depression, someone is crying or yelling every 5-10 minutes. Hate it.
  5. lilhodde
    May 23, 2018
    0
    I don't think anyone should rate this if they have not seen the second season. It was great! .. Until the second season's last episode. Absolutely disgusting and distasteful. Everything you've seen before on tv. Yes, there are raped scenes and they are graphic, but it's something we have seen before. The bathroom scene in the last episode though. That only puts thoughts in kids heads andI don't think anyone should rate this if they have not seen the second season. It was great! .. Until the second season's last episode. Absolutely disgusting and distasteful. Everything you've seen before on tv. Yes, there are raped scenes and they are graphic, but it's something we have seen before. The bathroom scene in the last episode though. That only puts thoughts in kids heads and it's the worst of the worst. I will make sure to go to every site and netflix and rate this show so that people aren't tempted to watch it. Also, you can't justify putting that in there with the excuse of "it's based on true events". Terrible. Shame on you netflix for allowing it even after being instructed not to by research analyst!… Expand
  6. hosekisho
    May 23, 2018
    0
    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 the first season's plot. Many plot points built up over the course of season 2 lead nowhere satisfactory,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 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
  7. sofakingmeta
    May 23, 2018
    4
    Season 1 was great and presented a troubling decision in a compelling and unique way. Season 2 fails the first season so badly that it should never have been produced...in many ways Season 2 completely dilutes most of what was great about Season 1.

    Season 2 seems to be more interested in PC damage control, creating gray areas and being edgy than it does at telling a compelling story    Season 1 was great and presented a troubling decision in a compelling and unique way. Season 2 fails the first season so badly that it should never have been produced...in many ways Season 2 completely dilutes most of what was great about Season 1.

    Season 2 seems to be more interested in PC damage control, creating gray areas and being edgy than it does at telling a compelling story like the season before it. The entire season just feels like a hamster wheel experience, time passes but you don't feel like you've gone anywhere or done anything of any significance. I kept waiting for something big to happen but it never did and certainly never captured the "what happens next?" aspect that Season 1 did. The major plot lines are incredibly predictable and cliche. It looks as if there could be a setup for a Season 3 which is unfortunate.

    TL;DR They should have kept this to the first season to preserve its magic. Nothing of any real significance happens in 13 hours and any small bits that do happen are massively predictable. This season ruined what should have been a classic.    … Expand
  8. MehranZk
    May 23, 2018
    0
    sure as hell not a 0, but the show insistently tries to ruin good memories from season one, furthermore a new season was always unnecessary because of that great ending of last season. BTW one of the dumbest things in this season is Clay seeing Hannah in his head !
  9. imaginetruly
    May 19, 2018
    0
    My god, what was that season? What message did you want to spend this season? that women should be silent even more to see that the accusation for rape did not help at all? by making them lose hope or even the desire to report their aggressor because of the fact that in the head drla and for what happens in the series did not advance anything, or that even after all that happened theMy god, what was that season? What message did you want to spend this season? that women should be silent even more to see that the accusation for rape did not help at all? by making them lose hope or even the desire to report their aggressor because of the fact that in the head drla and for what happens in the series did not advance anything, or that even after all that happened the bullying continued to happen in the college, that people bad remains unpunished and make people afraid to talk about what is happening so as not to be raped and beaten in the bathroom as happened to one of the characters in the last episode? This season was simply a joke, it was a bigger trigger even than the first, as far as capitalism does not go, we realize by these things that the biggest goal is not to help, but to profit.… Expand
  10. drambuie_
    May 31, 2018
    4
    this season really crossed the line! suicides, gun shootings, far too cruel bullying and legal help gets you nothing at all !? If you want to show such a serious problem you are obliged to show solutions!! not even one character of this series tallked to an adult or teacher and they all took matter to their own hands! this series have a really young audience and they are setting the worstthis season really crossed the line! suicides, gun shootings, far too cruel bullying and legal help gets you nothing at all !? If you want to show such a serious problem you are obliged to show solutions!! not even one character of this series tallked to an adult or teacher and they all took matter to their own hands! this series have a really young audience and they are setting the worst possible examples. there should made more series/movies pointing out at the right direction for solving a problem than just making you lose faith and showing you how terrible life in highschool is. (take a look at the comments on the series instragram account, i got terrified. )… Expand
  11. TheFreeman148
    May 30, 2018
    0
    I mean, does anybody ACTUALLY think bullies are sodomizing kids with mops these days?
  12. mehdik
    May 23, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** YOU GUYS FOR THE TYLER LAST SCENE !
    I was going for a 9/10 score !
    I'm so uncomfortable now and my **** week will be ruined    … Expand
  13. susanarego
    May 25, 2018
    0
    This shows first season was great it ended with closure and it was awesome until it wasn't, it should've been left at that, the second season did not match the ending of the first one. Alex didn't die?? I just hated everything, and now this season was left with no closure what so ever, meaning they're probably coming back with season 3.... oh god no!
  14. jaxson
    May 28, 2018
    1
    They really should have just left it at Season 1. Season 2, nah, that was a bad call!
  15. lee97LP
    Jun 24, 2018
    8
    This show got interesting

    Overall was a very gripping story, you got too learn about court cases and how they worked. Has a few new story's from Hannah which nobody expected. Whether people think it was pushed in or not that's just an opinion I enjoyed it.

    Overall I'd say it wasn't as good as the first season but is still an amazing season and I cannot wait for the 3rd.
  16. Josephgamers65
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    I think this season is good as the first season for some reason there is a lot of hate for some reason I do get some points Not all And the score is still great it does lose a little bit of it they do expand the concept it does not feel rushed or fake it feels real they did a great job on doing on this season bringing more depth to its characters. All-round this season is a scattered messI think this season is good as the first season for some reason there is a lot of hate for some reason I do get some points Not all And the score is still great it does lose a little bit of it they do expand the concept it does not feel rushed or fake it feels real they did a great job on doing on this season bringing more depth to its characters. All-round this season is a scattered mess I get that how do u tell a story if u really don't know what to do This season is a mess but u can appreciate what they tried to do That is why I gave these episodes high ratings I respect what they did An A… Expand
  17. MPDurivou
    May 21, 2018
    1
    Hannah Baker's suicide note-tapes plagued last season with slow-paced insights into the characters to whom they were addressed. In season 2, these tapes are replaced with courtroom testimonies that do the same thing: they focus on a different character each episode and ask how that character is to blame for another teenager's suicide. The problem with that is that the characters stayHannah Baker's suicide note-tapes plagued last season with slow-paced insights into the characters to whom they were addressed. In season 2, these tapes are replaced with courtroom testimonies that do the same thing: they focus on a different character each episode and ask how that character is to blame for another teenager's suicide. The problem with that is that the characters stay shallow and the themes that are attached to them are quickly forgotten when the show moves on to someone else the next episode. You simply can't deal with the complex topics of sexuality, mental illness, self-harm, bullying and sexual violence in one show. These things need to be handled carefully and deliberately, especially when the themes are as heavy as suicide or rape and you know most of your viewers will be teenagers who are heavily influenced by what they see online.

    Let's ignore the mishandling of all these issues for a second and focus on the show's storytelling. In a teen drama like this, the show has to be fueled by, of course, drama. And most drama is centered around dialogue and, in the case of this show, a lot of monologues. These are linked to the trial that ties the episodes and characters, and therefore the whole season, together. And it is absolutely awful. The trial is a parade of slut shaming and victim blaming and an absolutely dreadfully executed courtroom drama that just drags on and spawns the flashbacks that provide the events and action of the show. The monologues are a combination of oddly wise statements that no teenager without a script could come up with, forcing one to think that maybe these are all just twenty-something year olds with an odd amount of muscle mass and tattoos and badly written scripts. The dialogue is even worse, drifting between forced, unfunny wit in lighter moments and pretentious, unrealistic rambling in others. People just don't speak that way. The same could be said for Tarantino's mix between dialogue and monologue, but Tarantino's work is fun. This is not. The most dreadful part of all this is having to sit through the Blame Game that is 13 Reasons Why, where you have to sit through thirteen hours of people blaming each other for the death of a girl who committed suicide.

    No one is to blame for suicide. A murder has murderers, a suicide doesn't. No exceptions. There is no one to blame for something that horrible; not the person who committed suicide, not anyone around them. But this is season 2. Season 1 was the same and a lot of people called Netflix out on that, from. What did Netflix do with all that feedback, both from people who experience mental health issues and those who are experts on them?

    The only change Netflix made was a tiny announcement stuck to the start of every episode that this is a show that might shock some people, providing a link to a website that both gives visitors some numbers for suicide prevention hotlines all over the globe. They deserve some credit for that, but no more. Minimal effort.

    In the first season, despite the presense of the most extreme consequence of mental illness, mental illness itself was entirely absent. The real murderer of Hannah Baker, depression, wasn't acknowledged in season 1, and it still isn't now. There is, however, a character who suffers from bipolar disorder. There is one scene in one episode that deals with this, but I'll take what I can get. Sadly, the depression-part of the disorder isn't acknowleged and the mania is explained as trying to jerk your boyfriend off in front of his parents. That is all the representation the mentally ill get in a show about suicide that, otherwise, does representation and diversity quiet well. There's at least one of all the races, sexes and orientations that get some quality screen time. Of course, trans people, big people and the mentally ill don't exist.

    There is one main character who experiences mentall illness and that is the show's main character Clay, who sees Hannah as a hallucination. Now, a hallucination that isn't drug-induced is simply a psychosis. Psychoses are most often experienced as a part of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia but can also be a result of postpartum depression or depression. This psychosis isn't a psychosis in the show, it's simply a story device that perfectly represents the insult that is 13 Reasons Why.    … Expand
  18. MDolloway
    May 23, 2018
    0
    Completely unnecessary violence, bad written, bad plot, surrealistic dialog. A waste of time.
  19. thegalaxysedge
    May 23, 2018
    0
    Full offence but this show is complete and utter garbage, both objectively and morally.
  20. josektv
    May 18, 2018
    1
    Totally unnecessary, it is ridiculous to launch a second season with an ending already closed in the first, I hope there is no third, god, that would be horrible.
  21. ajpap_
    May 18, 2018
    10
    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 the main cast acting is at an all time high, the cinematography is phenomenal and the storyline isThe 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
  22. MarcusSoriano
    May 20, 2018
    0
    Waste of time, ending to the show is pathetic how does a guilty rapist who raped 3 women only receive 3 months probation and gets to start over a brand new life at a new school because his rich daddy has a good lawyer. No justice at all whatsoever, as well as Tyler literally returned to school a changed man and still gets a mop shoved up his ass. WHAT THE **** honestly the story isWaste of time, ending to the show is pathetic how does a guilty rapist who raped 3 women only receive 3 months probation and gets to start over a brand new life at a new school because his rich daddy has a good lawyer. No justice at all whatsoever, as well as Tyler literally returned to school a changed man and still gets a mop shoved up his ass. WHAT THE **** honestly the story is pathetic and they need Justice for Tyler, those bullies should get smacked. This season is pointless and annoying, after all the testimonies the Bakers lose the case what the **** was the jury thinking why would a dead girl lie. SMH **** show.… Expand
  23. popqazguy
    May 22, 2018
    7
    The negative reviews are seriously overblown. Look, its not perfect, but in terms of dealing with sexual assault, recovery, and following up on the characters you care about, Season 2 succeeds. Its a season less interested in giving you happy endings, but rather mirroring horrific world life events. It wont be for everyone, and the final episode's graphic nature will turn most off. But itThe negative reviews are seriously overblown. Look, its not perfect, but in terms of dealing with sexual assault, recovery, and following up on the characters you care about, Season 2 succeeds. Its a season less interested in giving you happy endings, but rather mirroring horrific world life events. It wont be for everyone, and the final episode's graphic nature will turn most off. But it still provides dramatic moments that are emotionally resonant, and doesn't shy away from exploring taboo issues.… Expand
  24. KingDevil999
    Jun 3, 2018
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So just recently finished this new, perhaps unnecessary season of 13 reasons why, let's start by the pros, the soundtrack remains awesome and each music selected fits with each scene nicely just like in the first season, especially at the ending of episode 9, also Clay although a few problems showed up to his character in this season, it's now less disturbed and faint in contrast to the first season where people played with him almost all the time.
    However the cons is the thing really smashing this season quite a bit, there are considerable plot holes from start to finish, characters who appear for a few secs and only show up again far later, or not even that some disappear completely, certain characters taking questionable and plain dumb decisions that feels completely off compared to the first season and how they behave and most of them are just plain depressive
    Also compared to the first season, this one tries to go the darker, violent way in many moments,clay constantly seeing hanna in his head as if this was fight club, now going back to the darker/violent moments, this applies especially to the final episode with the now infamous bathroom scene that perhaps was something forced in and completely unasked, as if the writers are trying to turn this into a way too violent teen series
    Despite all this, the biggest flaw is how the Hannah character got mostly butchered, the first season portrays her as this vulnerable, shy and sometimes just plain weak teenager girl constantly target of other people, but at the same time kind, friendly and very loyal(jessica was a good example when it came to loyalty) who end up leaving these tapes to make people self consciousness of their acts that lead her to the unfortunate act of suicide
    Now in this season this was almost all thrown away, hannah looks like a slut most of the time, FAR too forgiven also a problem that clay ended it up having in this season, she doesn't appear to like clay that much in contrast to the first, often shoving herself into weird ass relationships(cof cof dampsey) and giving her dumb and laughable dialogue lines unfit for the character that was built in the first season.
    One last point i wish to write are the new "tapes", basically split between polaroids and testimonies, the polaroids idea is quite interesting, especially if you are a fan of life strange it may give the feeling they were inspired by it and they have a rather important role,the testimonies however aren't that good, most of them is where the plot holes come in and messes with the plot of the first season.

    My final thoughts are, this season is truly unnecessary as most people say it, it doesn't have a source material which is likely the reason many mistakes were made it by the writers trying to making this into another exaggerated dark teen drama, hannah character was mostly butchered/damaged, clay now has a bigger motivation in contrast to the first season but at the same time is way too forgiven to other characters such as justin, zach, jessica etc    … Expand
  25. Masquic
    May 31, 2018
    2
    I don't really see the necessity of this season, I still watched it, I wish I didn't.
  26. Belznickel
    Jun 7, 2018
    2
    So dissapointed. Everything that worked in season 1 they just took an ruined it. Great job!
  27. Aurelius1975
    Jun 11, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My only criticism of season 2 is that I did not like the Bakers vs. school trial plot device. I doubt a real court would have let the attorneys abduct the trial to investigate on the Bryce Walker rape allegations but hey, this is tv!

    What was good particularly about season 2 was that the story was not very black and white. The Hannah Baker suicide was shown as what it was - a desperate but pointless and rather selfish act that nothing good really came out of. The same applies to the rape charges sub plot. Bryce's sentence seems realistic - that's the sentence you would get for a rape like that.

    I think some of the bad reviews are based on moral indignation rather than the actual merits of the show.    … Expand
  28. c0mpl1c4t3d
    May 18, 2018
    9
    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 formulate their own opinions. This show is very cautious this time round. Sure there are some weak points, butLook, 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
  29. runbmp
    May 23, 2018
    8
    It's got weak points within it's story line but overall it was a great Netflix binge.
  30. vivek1142
    May 20, 2018
    0
    Totally pathetic, spreading wrong message out there. Cant believe I've been waiting for this disgusting series for a year,
  31. Raul74
    May 24, 2018
    0
    Useless waste of time, the first season was nice but this one is total **** and boring. Unfortunatley there will be a season 3...
  32. nikoziko
    May 18, 2018
    0
    wasn't a big fan of the first season , and well this season is even worse like it's a borderline mess
  33. Birithivy
    May 18, 2018
    10
    Incredible follow up to the first season! Change in tone and narrative but really impressive!
  34. bbrmoraes
    May 22, 2018
    8
    Even if it was unnecessary do a second season, it opens the universe of 13 Reasons Why bringing answers and saying that there is always a second vision to something. Moreover, it's so nice see not just Clay be the star of the show.
  35. FarhanFiroz
    May 22, 2018
    7
    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 their perspectives ,and overall its a enjoyable series .
  36. allanjcqt
    May 19, 2018
    10
    I had to write something because I seriously don't understand these reviews. Did the press try to match the public's opinion after season 1 was released (namely that the show was romanticizing suicide and depression, which is false)? Because that's the only reason I can think of with that metacritic score. This season is almost better than the 1st one, the actors delivered AMAZINGI had to write something because I seriously don't understand these reviews. Did the press try to match the public's opinion after season 1 was released (namely that the show was romanticizing suicide and depression, which is false)? Because that's the only reason I can think of with that metacritic score. This season is almost better than the 1st one, the actors delivered AMAZING performances, everything kinda makes sense. Maybe I can agree with people who say that "nothing really happens" in the first half of the show but even that I don't completely agree with. They show us how the characters are copping with what happened and how they're managing their lives. I love that it's now focusing on serial rapes. It continues to deal with important subjects that practically no other shows talk about.… Expand
  37. Sapce1188
    May 23, 2018
    9
    It is pretty good, actually. It is not as well as it was, but it is still an amazing serial with a good story. But the atmosphere is not well, in my opinion. It deserves 9!
  38. ErgoFox
    May 19, 2018
    7
    From what I've seen, this season is misunderstood. I appreciate the time and effort the writer's are putting into this season in regards to writing and truly understanding the teenage mind. Although flawed, especially in regards to acting and certain plot points, I really enjoy the new bonds forming in such a rough time for the teenagers and toning down the constant action, but at the sameFrom what I've seen, this season is misunderstood. I appreciate the time and effort the writer's are putting into this season in regards to writing and truly understanding the teenage mind. Although flawed, especially in regards to acting and certain plot points, I really enjoy the new bonds forming in such a rough time for the teenagers and toning down the constant action, but at the same time, making much more menacing than the first season. Definitely a step up. In addition, they tackle the issue of suicide in a much more mature fashion and digging into taboo issues surrounding it. Well done, writers!… Expand
  39. spengrob
    May 26, 2018
    0
    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 to mention they added in some paranormal stuff as an excuse to get the main character a role. I'm certainlyThere 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
  40. augustobt
    May 18, 2018
    0
    This is by far the worst content available anywhere. Terrible in every aspect, the plot is absurd, the acting is beyond terrible, the characters are dull and bland... This is a mistake from it's conception to execution.
  41. SE_FT
    May 19, 2018
    9
    13 reasons why season 2 is not just a brilliant follow up to the to the ever so popular first season. But is a great contribution to the world of 13 reasons why and the characters in it. If you even slightly enjoyed the first season or thought it was interesting i highly recommend you to watch this. with all this said.... knowing the ending and how everything wraps up in the end i still13 reasons why season 2 is not just a brilliant follow up to the to the ever so popular first season. But is a great contribution to the world of 13 reasons why and the characters in it. If you even slightly enjoyed the first season or thought it was interesting i highly recommend you to watch this. with all this said.... knowing the ending and how everything wraps up in the end i still would tell any of my friends to watch this series. it has emotional moments, intense moments and much more.... It has tiny flaws as do most shows but as i said they are tiny and should not take away from the amazing experience that is "13 reasons why season 2" (i say all this after binging it for hours and hours.)… Expand
  42. unicornreaper
    May 21, 2018
    10
    I gave my full review under season 1 because this is my first time using this site, but there are so many questions left unanswered I hope there is a season 3
  43. bigmutt
    May 31, 2018
    1
    The pace drags, the dialogue is unnatural and cheesy, the plot is dull and absurd, and I constantly found myself wanting to fast fwd to something relevant & interesting.
    I was a big fan of Season 1 .... but this second attempt was just a waste of time. MUCH more interesting offerings on Netflix.
  44. DoUEvnLft
    May 21, 2018
    6
    While it's still not great, and a lot of the character writing can still be fairly confusing and weak at times, I believe that as a whole Season 2 is a large improvement over the first. Far more consistent in quality, and much more nuanced, showing a far more conflicted side to Hannah's death (rather than just romanticizing her as a pure victim). Many characters are still confusinglyWhile it's still not great, and a lot of the character writing can still be fairly confusing and weak at times, I believe that as a whole Season 2 is a large improvement over the first. Far more consistent in quality, and much more nuanced, showing a far more conflicted side to Hannah's death (rather than just romanticizing her as a pure victim). Many characters are still confusingly self-righteous and entirely averse to being held accountable, which stunts the believability a bit at times, but many characters I had problems with in the first season are much more convincing and well-written now.… Expand
  45. S0LiD
    May 24, 2018
    3
    The season 1 was stunning, shocking. Season 2 is bored, with this nonsense trial...
  46. kman5473
    May 20, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While not as perfectly composed as season 1, season 2 still holds itself up to the highest possible standard I could think of with the subject matter it deals with: being brutally honest and holding no punches. I once again applaud the effort made, and the unfiltered perspective into this world of deep, dark emotions. Controversial? Absolutely.

    In terms of arc structure, I found this to be just as addictive and binge-able as the first season. Having said this, I believe the way in which mass shootings was handled was very much put on the back-burner, and not really at all the focus of the season. This, for me, feels inappropriate handling of such series and relevant subject matter. Especially the ending: how dangerous it is that, while the whole first seasons and the majority of the second season is about learning to report information to the proper authorities, we have our main protagonist putting himself at the end of the barrel of the gun of the proposed mass shooter.

    This, and this alone, confirmed my suspicions while watching through the whole second season: the writers of the show are biting off way more than they are prepared to chew. Absolutely disappointing, as well as infuriating.    … Expand
  47. JulianIncen
    May 5, 2019
    5
    For me, the second season of '13 Reasons Why' is a little better than the first one. More exciting, more character development and one secret than another that opened the can of speculation. Let's see what plot they have in the third one that is already confirmed for this year.
    I watched the whole show from an iPhone, so maybe that's why I got engaged.
  48. poezwoez
    Jun 8, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed watching the first season and it had me hooked until the very last second. I thought season one's ending was amazing and really made you think, I felt like there shouldn't have been a second season. However, sadly enough, there was. I decided to give it a shot. I regret it as I felt like the show is now ruined. Basically every episode in this season is exactly the same, just with a different episode. Every episode was like this:
    1) Voice over from one of the reasons
    2) That reason in court
    3) Clay drama
    4) Random school drama
    5) Lawyer turns the reason their words around and make Hannah look bad
    6) Clay is mad
    7) Unnecessary plotlines to fill an hour
    The routine got very boring. This whole season built op to nothing and there was nothing exciting happening. Even the last 5 minutes, building up to a school shooting, immediately took a twist and didn't happen. The cliffhanger is literally the fact that nothing happened and that Clay happens to hold a gun. I'm still giving this a 4 because of the character development and the fact that some scenes and plotlines were actually interesting.
    It's sad that 13 Reasons Why is one of those shows that got ruined by milking it out. Especially knowing there will be ANOTHER season.    … Expand
  49. JBS
    May 16, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 1 had some pretty decent moments, was a solid 6 or 7. Season 2 however I'd absolute pig plop in every way. Truly awful writing, the acting seriously declined too. (probably because there's no way to convincingly pull off that terrible dialogue)
    Every single episode seems like it's there just to infuriate the viewer. The lawyer representing the school might be the worst character I've ever seen in a TV show. The irony is the frustration of watching this show made me want to commit suicide. Nothing gets resolved, every bad thing goes unpunished, literally everyone in it is now a piece of sh*t in some way. Embarrassing.    … Expand
  50. michaelinperson
    May 22, 2018
    4
    The show is justifying by delving into its last season's devastation, i'll give it that. But prolonged and like the embodiment of one dodging important questions with only some implicated truth, 13 reasons why is frustrating more than it is insightful.
  51. thedaywalker
    May 27, 2018
    6
    Season 1 was probably the best show i watched last season. It was quick, the information was given to us quickly, the acting was superb and it had 1 clear purpose, tell Hanna's story. Yes during the season it had other informations and sub-plots. This season however has so many things it was to do that in the start it drags so much it gets boring.

    The addition of information felt    Season 1 was probably the best show i watched last season. It was quick, the information was given to us quickly, the acting was superb and it had 1 clear purpose, tell Hanna's story. Yes during the season it had other informations and sub-plots. This season however has so many things it was to do that in the start it drags so much it gets boring.

    The addition of information felt forced, and some actually made season 1 seem better than it was. Some scenes and information just seemed to be added to simply drive the plot forward then to drive the characters. I had to force myself to watch episode 1-5 completely, but episode 6 started to be decent, and episode 9 made me glad i got there, it was simply the best episode of the season

    The finale was... i don't even have the words to describe it, that one scene was completely exaggerated, they could have had other ways to drive their point across, i thought it was too much. But the wake, the "reasons why not" list was very nice.

    I thought season 2 didn't need to exist, and from now on they just want to add season, because season 1 was successful, hopefully season 3 will be better than this one    … Expand
  52. EmperorofDubbo
    May 21, 2018
    6
    I always thought Season 2 would have to be something special to match Season 1, but it seems it was a bridge too far. Personally, Season 2 should have been a stand-alone show with a new cast & would have delivered the new message without bearing the weight of comparison to what Season 1 was able to do. Season 1 was outstanding, Season 2 is watchable
  53. Jokohama
    May 31, 2018
    6
    They tried to tell more stories to be related with nowadays society, but it felt lengthy and excessive, even boring.
  54. GrantD243
    May 22, 2018
    7
    Was a second season needed? Eh, not really. The first season left some loose ends but nothing we couldn't figure out on our own. But, I do think that the second season that they gave us was better than I expected. However, it's quite obvious that it's already starting to get drawn out longer than it needs to be. If they decide to try and do a third season, I feel like even hardcore fans ofWas a second season needed? Eh, not really. The first season left some loose ends but nothing we couldn't figure out on our own. But, I do think that the second season that they gave us was better than I expected. However, it's quite obvious that it's already starting to get drawn out longer than it needs to be. If they decide to try and do a third season, I feel like even hardcore fans of the show will start to dislike it. Overall, the season isn't bad television...it's just not entirely needed.… Expand
  55. Douglasreynholm
    May 19, 2018
    6
    to the fact that people say it's unnecessary to have a second season shouldn't be it main reasons to why this season isn't better than the last, it's problem is with characters who come and disappear and magically turn up when the story needs a character to be there, it also suffers from it's main plot with the trial of the bakers. however the shows isn't totally bad as people say it is asto the fact that people say it's unnecessary to have a second season shouldn't be it main reasons to why this season isn't better than the last, it's problem is with characters who come and disappear and magically turn up when the story needs a character to be there, it also suffers from it's main plot with the trial of the bakers. however the shows isn't totally bad as people say it is as seeing all the characters back it's nice to see and learn more about them and also as i did say there are problems with the baker case it is interesting to see what side they will tell. so in total season 2 was in some cases a disappointment but not as a much as people are saying. and also if you didn't like season 1 your properly not going to like season 2 which begs the question. why did you even watch season 2 in the first place if you didn't like the first season?… Expand
  56. Milesschabel
    Jun 7, 2018
    4
    How do you make Thirteen Reasons why worse. You do this by making the characters worse, the last episode a complete underwhelming mess, the cinematography way blander, and writing that reeks of padnering. It's easy to start a conversation, it's another to make the conversation even more hostile.
  57. iamelloyello
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    You guys are being ridiculous. Don't watch a show about suicide and sexual misconduct and assault and then complain there is a graphic scene. On netflix, it states, CLEARLY, that this is a sexually explicit show, with dark themes, etc. For an actual review, the second season went in a refreshing direction and I like the way the story is heading. The characters keep developing in the ways IYou guys are being ridiculous. Don't watch a show about suicide and sexual misconduct and assault and then complain there is a graphic scene. On netflix, it states, CLEARLY, that this is a sexually explicit show, with dark themes, etc. For an actual review, the second season went in a refreshing direction and I like the way the story is heading. The characters keep developing in the ways I expect and it keeps raising questions and giving answers. No, this show isn't for everyone, maybe the snowflakes need to read the ratings of t.v shows before watching.… Expand
  58. Weareconnected
    Sep 6, 2018
    4
    The premise was there however too many questions were left unanswered and half truths were consistently presented. The most disturbing storylines were the brutal attack in episode 13 and the rape trial which saw male power and money diminish the victims. In both cases the victim was left without a voice and the teen audience is being shown that there is no support for the victim. As aThe premise was there however too many questions were left unanswered and half truths were consistently presented. The most disturbing storylines were the brutal attack in episode 13 and the rape trial which saw male power and money diminish the victims. In both cases the victim was left without a voice and the teen audience is being shown that there is no support for the victim. As a parent and empath this was completely upsetting to me. As a victim of bullying it left me fearful for those who don't have power and those who watch this and feel empowered for the wrong reasons. Season 3 will absolutely need to step up and empower the right characters the right way.… Expand
  59. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    4
    Netflix, porquê continuar a série? Porque não aproveitaram os enormes lucros da primeira temporada (um sucesso monstruoso) e não criaram uma série com outro conceito diferente?
    A história tornou-se desinteressante, aborrecida e completamente sem nexo. Alguns momentos de certos episódios foram bons, mas isso não bastou. Uma pena!
  60. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 4, 2022
    1
    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 the first season's plot. Many plot points built up over the course of season 2 lead nowhere satisfactory,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 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
  61. LucaCritics
    Mar 28, 2020
    6
    13 Reasons Why Season 2 Review: 6/10
    I think it made sense to continue the show to see everyone's point of view, but I don't think it was managed in the best way.
  62. Lolaes
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A mi si me gustó esta segunda temporada,como siguiron, esta serie realmente me ayudó en algunos aspectos
    Muy recomendable
  63. tdh1878199410
    Feb 13, 2022
    4
    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.
  64. branjsmith
    Jan 1, 2023
    4
    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 it morphs into an unfocused chronicle of its characters that has little to do with its initial premise.

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018
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#25 Most Shared TV Season of 2018

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
49

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. Vanity Fair
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    May 31, 2018
    40
    The Netflix teen drama’s second season is occasionally arresting, but wholly unnecessary.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    May 24, 2018
    40
    This wallow in angst ends up being mostly insufferable. [28 May - 10 Jun 2018, p.17]
  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    May 22, 2018
    50
    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.
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