13 Reasons Why: Tools and Resources

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Before the launch of Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why Netflix has provided some very valuable resources for its viewers.

Runaway hit 13 Reasons Why is set to return to Netflix on Friday, May 18th. Based on the best-selling book, it follows teenager Clay Jensen as he returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker (his classmate and crush) who tragically died from suicide two weeks earlier. On the tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life.

Through Hannah and Clay’s dual narratives, 13 Reasons Why weaves an intricate and heart-wrenching story of teenage life that deeply affected its viewers. Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of Hannah’s death and the start of the characters’ complicated journeys toward healing and recovery. Liberty High prepares to go on trial, but someone will stop at nothing to keep the truth surrounding Hannah’s death concealed. A series of ominous polaroids lead Clay and his classmates to uncover a sickening secret and a conspiracy to cover it up.

13 Reasons Why tackles tough real-world issues, taking a look at sexual assault, substance abuse, suicide and more. By shedding a light on these difficult topics, the show has sparked a dialogue and serious conversations. If you are struggling with these issues yourself, this series may not be right for you or you may want to watch it with a trusted friend.

Talk To Someone

Crisis Text Line

If you are in crisis, reach out for help. Text REASON to 741741.

https://www.crisistextline.org

Free, 24/7, confidential.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

DIAL: 1-800-273-8255

https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Resources

Find additional support and services through these resources and advocacy organizations:

Discussion Guide

Netflix has provided a discussion guide for the program to help encourage open communication and suggest ways to tackle talking about the tough subjects presented. You can access the guide here.

 

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Cheryl has written for What’s on Netflix for over three years. She’s a confessed streaming addict and also runs a Netflix based community on Facebook with over 10,000 users. Cheryl specializes in documentaries and covers weekly additions for the US in addition to breaking news stories. She is the Weekend Editor for What’s On Netflix. Cheryl resides in Virginia, USA.

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Official Netflix Synopsis: "High school student Clay Jensen lands in the center of a series of heartbreaking mysteries set in motion by a friend's tragic suicide."


Rating: TV-MA
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Cast: Dylan Minnette, Christian Navarro, Alisha Boe, Brandon Flynn
Season Additions:
  • - Season 4 was added to Netflix on June 5th, 2020
  • - Season 3 was added to Netflix on August 23rd, 2019
  • - Season 2 was added to Netflix on May 18th, 2018