13 Reasons Why took Netflix by storm, and quickly became the most tweeted about show, ever since its debut on March 31st. However, I, and I am sure those of you who have watched it, are not surprised by these facts. For any of you who have not heard of this show, I beg you to watch it! I am sure that there are a billion different reasons as to why the world is raving about this show, but here are 13 reasons why I love this show.
1. The Boys
You can try and watch this show and not fall in love with most of the male characters, but you would fail miserably. Even though half of them are on Hannah's tapes, you can't help but fall in love with their dreaminess.
2. The Girls
As I did, I am sure most of you fell in love with Hannah, I mean how can you not, As for the rest of them, even though most of the girls are also on Hannah's tapes, you can't help but find yourself wanting to be besties with most, if not all, of them.
3. The Drama
While we all can agree we dislike having drama in our own lives, we certainly love watching it. While we winced as we saw how mean some of the characters could be, we couldn't help but have our eyes glued to the screen as the drama developed. The show fills us with so many emotions at one time that I liked characters in one episode and hated them twice as much the next episode. Talk about a stressful show!
4. The Actors
I do not think I have ever watched a tv show with so much crying as this one. You have to have talented actors who can cry on demand like majority of these characters do. There are many television shows that have great writing and fantastic plots, but without talented actors, shows can be unbearable to watch. I am sure all of you used a full box of tissues for your tears, I know I did, in the final episode when Hannah's mom (Kate Walsh) finds Hannah deceased in their very own home.
5. Characters Reunite
For all of you Grey's anatomy fans I am sure you know that Kate Walsh (Mrs. Baker) played the lovely and witty Addison Montgomery on Grey's anatomy for a couple of seasons. Well did you know that our very own Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) was in an episode of Greys anatomy too? In 2007 he appeared in the episode "Haunt You Every Day" and played a little boy named Ryan. Or as most Greys fans know him as 'the boy who wished for new ears.' And look at how cute he was!
6. The Producer
While most of us know her for her very popular and pleasing to the ear music, for those of you who don't know, Selena Gomez was the executive producer of 13 Reasons Why. If you didn't love her for her music, or her starring role on Wizards of Waverly Place I am sure you love her now. She even has a song that is featured in the movie called "Only You."
7. The Serious Topics
This show touches and divulges into many different serious topics, such as suicide, bullying, rape, and drunk driving, among others. The way that the show portrayed these tough scenarios were thought out very carefully, as to not only spread awareness to the viewers but to show how whether we may know it or not the choices we make can impact many people. It reminds us that we are not alone, and there are people (like Clay) who DO care, as well as many programs for those struggling with anything.
8. Romance
Despite the fact that we all knew Hannah's life would come to an end by the time the show was finished, we all rooted for her and Clay from the moment that they met. They were adorable in the short time they had together, I mean how could you not love either of them?!
9. The Courtney Banter
The show was getting so serious at the end we all needed some comic relief. Luckily you can find that in episode 12 around the 22 minute mark when Ryan, Marcus, Alex, Zach, Courtney, and Tyler are all sitting around the table talking about the tapes. And Courtney, being Courtney, causes some backhanded comments from Ryan that are really quite funny.
10. Clay's Tape
We all LOVE Clay Jensen, there are no if's and's or's or but's about it. Whether it is because of his quirkiness, his truth-seeking, or his love for Hannah that made you fall in love with him, the point is you're in love with him. And I do not blame you. So I am sure that you were as relieved as I was to find that Hannah said herself that he shouldn't be on his tapes but that he was just part of her story. That was a real breath of relief, because what could poor innocent Clay have done besides care for Hannah?
11. Tony's Role
While I was very confused at first as to why Tony had the tapes, and what his role was in all of this besides making sure the tapes got from one person to the next, and that they were listened to, at the end it all became clear. As Tony started to confide in Clay and Clay in Tony, a beautiful Bromance was formed that we all undoubtedly love. Tony became Clay's guidance and Clay became Tony's confidant. And who didn't love that hug in episode 11 when Clay was listening to his own tape?
12. The Message
While there are already a million messages I can think of off the top of my head that this show makes clear, the biggest and loudest one is BE KIND. Hannah committed suicide because she was bullied, among many other things, but bullied is the short answer. Treat others with kindness and respect and you will regret nothing in live. Spread the happiness!
13. Clay
Okay I know I mentioned him so many times already but he deserves his own number. The casting director did something right when he casted Dylan Minnette as Clay and the lead male role. He is a very loveable character, one of the good one's as Hannah would put it. Call me a Clay fanatic but he deserves to be the 13th reason why we all love 13 Reasons Why.