13 Reasons Why is the latest Netflix obsession. Viewers go on a bone-chilling journey with Clay Jensen who is grappling to find out why he's a reason for Hannah Baker killing herself.
This show has generated some serious buzz about major issues in today's society. It digs deep, is unapologetic, and powerful. Have you decided to press play and unravel the truth? If not, here are 13 reasons to watch this binge worthy show:
1. It doesn't tread lightly on heavy topics.
This show openly discusses rape, suicide, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Viewers witness how lightly society treats these topics. It addresses the belief that painting over the rumor infested walls and putting up signs that suicide is not the answer is how to handle the issue.
2. It's eye opening.
The demanding nature and false sense of entitlement displayed by the men is utterly repulsive. They treat women like they are rag dolls that can be used for their enjoyment.
3. It displays the ugly truths of bullying.
Normally, when one thinks of bullying, they think of it being from the same gender. That's not always the case. The men tormented Hannah and slut shamed her with the label of being an easy girl. Hannah couldn't catch a break.
4. It calls out the bystander.
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You see numerous people watch Hannah get slut shamed and judged. Do you see any of these bystanders doing anything to help her? No. However, Hannah gets the last word in and calls them out.
5. It reveals how rumors can ruin someone.
Rumors. They can ruin a relationship, a friendship, a person. Each rumor ripped into Hannah and no one was ever willing to listen to her side, until now.
6. It shows how secrets can destroy.
The truth will always come out in the end. Be prepared to deal with repercussions of your silence. A man should never treat a woman like a possession. You can't just give her up when you feel in debt to another man. That's just one of the many secrets you will encounter.
7. It will have another season.
By the end of the last episode, you may feel the urge to angerily throw your phone at your computer or tv screen. You will not want the story to end. You want justice to be served, but we have to wait till season two which sure looks promising.
8. It resonates with viewers.
Everyone knows someone or maybe even you are that someone who has been bullied, raped, or experiences PTSD. You can relate to being on the end of a nasty rumor and how people didn't give you a chance. This show is extremely relevant to how society treats issues.
9. It shows the power of words.
Words can make or break a person. Always remember that. Hannah was sexualized by men and the women envied her attention she was receiving from the men. Hannah desparately craved positivity, but the men robbed her of any positive comment. She felt stuck.
10. It's also a book.
Of course, the book does have its differences from the show. You be the judge on how similar the two are.
11. It shows the signs of suicide
You can see Hannah show signs of her coming close to suicide. You see her behavior changing and her making drastic changes to her life. Be aware.
12. It's raw.
Netflix doesn't normally display warning signs of how graphic their shows are. Yet, they displayed a warning sign for the episode of Hannah committing suicide. No longer is there the episode of where the imagination can take off and conjure up its own idea of how she died. No, there is a depiction of the cold truth of suicide.
13. It reminds you how precious life is.
Had Hannah received the help she needed, she could still be alive. May this be a reminder for everyone to see that words can cut like a knife and push people to the edge of no return. Be a voice for those who are close to losing theirs.
Find out who are the 13 reasons why Hannah decided to end her life. Hannah said it herself, "You can't stop the future, you can't rewind the past, the only way to learn the secret is to press play."
