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Season 1 – 13 Reasons Why

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Newcomer Katherine Langford plays the role of Hannah, a young woman who takes her own life. Two weeks after her tragic death, a classmate named Clay finds a mysterious box on his porch. Inside the box are recordings made by Hannah --- on whom Clay had a crush --- in which she explains the 13 reasons why she chose to commit suicide. If Clay decides to listen to the recordings, he will find out if and how he made the list. This intricate and heart-wrenching tale is told through Clay and Hannah's dual narratives.

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13 Reasons Why — Season 1

13 Reasons Why — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

13 Reasons Why complements its bestselling source material with a gripping look at adolescent grief whose narrative maturity belies its YA milieu.

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Riese Bernard Autostraddle 10/05/2021
None of this can rescue the fundamental ridiculousness of the gimmick at the show's core or its unmindful insistence that this show will not only do no harm, but actively encourage good. Go to Full Review Alison Herman The Ringer 08/15/2017
13 Reasons Why, nonetheless, falls far short of its admirable ambitions, often to the point of frustrating them. Go to Full Review Constance Grady Vox 04/25/2017
3.5/5
An addictive, immersive show that comes with the standard Netflix flaws but also manages its grim material with elegance and nuance. Go to Full Review Fausto Ponce Alta Fidelidad Magazine 04/28/2021
The work invites you to reflect on a very serious current problem that must be eradicated before it becomes intractable. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Neal Pollack Decider 01/30/2020
As the season ends, 13 Reasons Why takes a sharp ambulance turn toward corniness and cheese. Go to Full Review Monique Jones Just Add Color 02/13/2019
13 Reasons Why is a show that wants to make a positive difference. But that strong earnestness seems to have been at the expense of actually investigating how certain themes could aggravate the problems the show seeks to remedy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Louis S @Louis1607 4d One of my favourite shows watched it so many time, beautifully crafted, intriguing, exciting and, most importantly, sends a really important message to audiences See more ROFIDA M @RT02507853 May 10 One of the best things I've ever seen in my life. When I watch it, I feel like I'm in another world, sad and gloomy in a beautiful way. Honestly, the series made me depressed, and I felt so sorry for Hannah Baker. I had to cry every episode. See more Olivia G. @.oliviagardner May 9 Great season love how they got their point across with the suicide and mental health See more Gabriel M @RT85213519 Apr 24 Season 1 of 13 Reasons Why was a haunting, self-contained masterpiece. By sticking to the source material, it delivered a precise narrative trap where the "cryptic messages" on the tapes weren't just plot devices—they were an indictment of bystander culture. The dual timelines and intimate storytelling forced viewers to feel the weight of every small action. It was a complete, atmospheric tragedy that succeeded because it had a clear ending. The shift to "slop" in the later seasons happened because the show outlived its purpose. To justify more episodes, the writers had to "retcon" the first season, introducing new facts that made the original tapes feel like a lie. It abandoned grounded social commentary for cheap shock value, transforming from a poignant drama into a messy, trauma-fueled murder mystery. If you plan on watching this I highly recommend stopping after the first season. If not, the second season at max. See more Joshua K. @BenjiMatthew Apr 11 Totally overplayed scenarios. Someone said “worth watching for parents and teachers.” Are you kidding? Highschool is absolutely nothing like this. Very rarely are there suicides, and when they happen, there’s none of this INSANE drama. This show is just so cringey and fake. It started an entire toxic subculture of girls thinking it was “cool/ok” to kill themselves! “You’re my 13th reason!” People say that as a joke, or sometimes a truth. This show really shook society a bit and had a totally negative influence on us as a whole. See more Marianne de N @RT05891232 Feb 26 Worth watching for educators and teen parents. See more Read all reviews
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Brian Yorkey

Creator

Dylan Minnette

Clay Jensen

Katherine Langford

Hannah Baker

Kate Walsh

Mrs. Baker

Brian d'Arcy James

Mr. Baker

Derek Luke

Mr. Porter

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 1, Side A As students mourn the death of classmate Hannah Baker, the girl's friend receives a box of tapes containing messages she recorded before her suicide. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 1, Side B Hannah makes friends with new students Jessica and Alex; Justin fails to show up at school; Hannah's mother makes a troubling discovery. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 2, Side A Jealousy and gossip cause Hannah's relationships to begin to fray; Alex struggles with regret; the guys pressure Clay into getting drunk. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 2, Side B Hannah believes someone is stalking her and lays a trap; Hannah's mother confronts the principal; Clay takes action against someone who wronged Hannah. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 3, Side A A rude rumor ruins the mood when Hannah and Clay connect at the school dance; Clay takes Courtney to Hannah's grave. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 3, Side B Hannah's Valentine's Day date does not go as planned; Alex must face the honor board after getting into a big fight at school. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 4, Side A During a class project, another student sabotages Hannah; Clay's nightmares about Hannah spill over into waking hours. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 4, Side B Hannah, inspired by her friend's poetry reading, pours her heart out; Tony confides in Clay about the night of Hannah's death. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 5, Side A Hannah witnesses a traumatic event at a summer party; Clay tries to reason with Justin; Marcus warns that the worst is yet to come. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 5, Side B Hannah, distraught, gets a ride home from the party; Jessica's behavior is increasingly erratic; Clay learns the truth about a tragedy. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 6, Side A Hannah and Clay grow closer; Clay spends a heartbreaking night listening to his tape with Tony; tensions explode at Bryce's house. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 6, Side B After an argument with her parents, Hannah ends up at a party; students are served with subpoenas; Justin struggles with conflicting loyalties. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 31, 2017 Tape 7, Side A Hannah goes to the school counselor for help; Clay plays the next tape for Tony as he considers what to do next. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Brian Yorkey
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 31, 2017