This article is about the television series. For the novel it is based on, see Thirteen Reasons Why.
13 Reasons Why
Also known as
Thirteen Reasons Why
Genre
Teen drama
Mystery
Psychological thriller
Coming of age
Based on
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Developed by
Brian Yorkey
Starring
Dylan Minnette
Katherine Langford
Christian Navarro
Alisha Boe
Brandon Flynn
Justin Prentice
Miles Heizer
Ross Butler
Devin Druid
Amy Hargreaves
Derek Luke
Kate Walsh
Brian d'Arcy James
Grace Saif
Brenda Strong
Timothy Granaderos
Mark Pellegrino
Tyler Barnhardt
Jan Luis Castellanos
Deaken Bluman
Gary Sinise
Narrated by
Katherine Langford (season 1)
Various (season 2)
Grace Saif (season 3)
Dylan Minnette (season 4)
Opening theme
"Oh in This World of Dread, Carry On" by Eskmo[1]
Composer
Eskmo[1]
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
4
No. of episodes
49 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Selena Gomez
Marvin Matyka
Diana Son
Tom McCarthy
Joy Gorman Wettels
Steve Golin
Michael Sugar
Mandy Teefey
Kristel Laiblin
Producer
Joseph Incaprera
Cinematography
Andrij Parekh[2]
Editor
Leo Trombetta
Camera setup
Single-camera
Running time
49–98 minutes
Production companies
July Moon Productions
Kicked to the Curb Productions
That Kid Ed Productions
Anonymous Content
Paramount Television Studios
Original release
Network
Netflix
Release
March 31, 2017 (2017-03-31) – June 5, 2020 (2020-06-05)
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13 Reasons Why is an American teen drama television series developed for Netflix by Brian Yorkey and based on the 2007 novel Thirteen Reasons Why by author Jay Asher. The series revolves around high school student Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) and the aftermath of the suicide of fellow student Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford).[3] Before her death, she leaves behind a box of cassette tapes in which she details the reasons why she chose to kill herself as well as the people she believes are responsible for her death.
Through its various storylines, the show explores and depicts a wide range of social issues affecting modern youth. The series was produced by July Moon Productions, Kicked to the Curb Productions, That Kid Ed Productions, Anonymous Content and Paramount Television, with Yorkey and Diana Son serving as showrunners for the first season, and Yorkey for the rest of the series. Dylan Minnette and Katherine Langford star as Clay Jensen and Hannah Baker, respectively, alongside an ensemble cast. A film from Universal Pictures based on Thirteen Reasons Why began development in February 2011, with Selena Gomez set to star as Hannah, before being shelved in favor of a television series and Netflix ordering an adaptation as a limited series in October 2015, with Gomez instead serving as an executive producer.[4]
The first season was released on Netflix on March 31, 2017. It received positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its themes, emotional weight, subject matter, character development and acting, particularly the performances of Minnette and Langford. For her performance, Langford received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Television Series Drama.[5] However, its graphic depiction of issues such as suicide, sexual assault, bullying, and rape (along with other mature content) prompted concerns from mental health professionals. In response, Netflix added a warning card in March 2018 that plays at the start of each episode warning viewers about the themes of each season.[6] In July 2019, Netflix edited out the suicide scene in the first-season finale.[7]
In May 2017, Netflix renewed 13 Reasons Why for a second season due to the success of the initial 13 episodes;[8] the second season was released on May 18, 2018, and was met with generally negative critical reviews. Coinciding with the release of the second season, Netflix released a video with the cast that cautioned viewers on some of the topics covered in the show and provided a support website with crisis numbers for people affected by depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.[9] A third season was ordered in June 2018 and was released on August 23, 2019. In August 2019, the series was renewed for a fourth and final season, which was released on June 5, 2020.[10][11] The final two seasons were also met with a negative critical response.[12][13]
^ ab""13 Reasons Why" Original Score Soundtrack (Interscope) — ESKMO". Archived from the original on March 14, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
^"This Art Of The Shot: "13 Reasons Why" Director of Photography Andrij Parekh". July 18, 2017. Archived from the original on December 23, 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
^"13 Reasons Why". TVGuide. Archived from the original on January 13, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
^Wagmeister, Elizabeth (October 29, 2015). "Netflix Adapting 13 Reasons Why Into Selena Gomez Series (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 1, 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
^2018 Golden Globe TV Nominations - Drama, archived from the original on September 5, 2019, retrieved October 7, 2019
^Libbey, Peter (March 22, 2018). "Netflix Adds a Warning Video to 13 Reasons Why". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
^"Netflix deletes graphic suicide scene from first season of "13 Reasons Why"". CBS News. July 16, 2019. Archived from the original on July 17, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
^Goldberg, Lesley (November 7, 2017). "17 Execs Explain Why They Keep Renewing Limited Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 1, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
^"13 Reasons Why: Season 2 starts mental health debate". Film Industry Network. May 18, 2018. Archived from the original on March 6, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
^White, Peter (August 1, 2019). "13 Reasons Why: Netflix Orders Fourth & Final Season Of Controversial Drama, Sets Season 3 Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 1, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
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