*Note: this post contains major spoilers for 13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why is taking the internet by storm. Released March 31st, the thirteen-part series is inciting varied reactions from its viewership and for good reason too. The book adaptation of Jay Asher’s Thirteen Reasons Why delves into themes of sexual assault, bullying, harassment, rape and suicide. The show is even rated as TV-MA, meaning it may not be suitable for children 17 and under.
Some critics were enthralled with the series’ boldness to address these topics. From Buzzfeed to Forbes, positive reviews of the show’s courage to bring unsettling topics to mainstream attention are saturating Google results.