First off, the show has a total of 4 seasons and to be honest, I wouldn't have minded if the show only had one season because that and season 2 I guess were the only ones relevant to the book.
Season 1 was great, it really illustrated how the effects of peoples words and actions can really take a toll on others. People never really know what is going on with others. Many are suffering in silence, just like Hannah. The execution of Hannah and Clay's character by Katherine and Dylan respectively were great. As well as the rest of the cast. They collectively flesh out their roles well. Even though there is disturbing content, for me, it really just opened my eyes and to think even more than I already do about how people are feeling and how people bottle their emotions. Season 1 was pretty great.
Season 2 was kind of not needed. I appreciate that the Basie was to shed light that Hannah wasn't the only victim and that there had to be justice for Hannah, but overall the season kind of dragged along. But it was still pretty decent.
Come Season 3, the introduction of Ani was negative as to be expected. This is where the series deviates farther from the book. And turned the show into a murder mystery. I wish the writers stuck to the show more, but I understand that they didn't because Netflix pushed them to make more seasons even though Hannah's story was completed after Season 2. It was an unnecessary season, but overall it was fun to watch in my opinion.
Season 4 I feel was a good way to wrap up the show. I felt that the show would center on finding out who framed Monty, but it didn't exactly. It did, but not completely. Instead it delved more into Clay's feelings. Throughout the season, Clay can never catch a break. He's cracking under pressure and being haunted by the shadows of Bryce and Monty. He's really carrying a lot of baggage. Besides Clay, the show goes into each character and makes storylines for them. For example, the show really did something sweet with Alex's character. Having him question his sexuality and ultimately dating Charlie ~. It was really sweet.
Ok I'm going off topic now, but just in the end, 13 Reasosn Why I feel stayed true to the book for its first season and was good at showcasing issues teens go through. Yes there's a lot of controversy but that's to be expected. Most say it's negative, but in the end, people have said numerously that the show has helped them in some shape or form, and that can't be ignored. The cast did wonderfully with their characters and makes this show something worth to watch.
Watch at your own discretion, as it can be triggering. Don't listen to what others say. Watch for yourself. Form your own opinion, and heed to the warnings before each episode.
Season 1 was great, it really illustrated how the effects of peoples words and actions can really take a toll on others. People never really know what is going on with others. Many are suffering in silence, just like Hannah. The execution of Hannah and Clay's character by Katherine and Dylan respectively were great. As well as the rest of the cast. They collectively flesh out their roles well. Even though there is disturbing content, for me, it really just opened my eyes and to think even more than I already do about how people are feeling and how people bottle their emotions. Season 1 was pretty great.
Season 2 was kind of not needed. I appreciate that the Basie was to shed light that Hannah wasn't the only victim and that there had to be justice for Hannah, but overall the season kind of dragged along. But it was still pretty decent.
Come Season 3, the introduction of Ani was negative as to be expected. This is where the series deviates farther from the book. And turned the show into a murder mystery. I wish the writers stuck to the show more, but I understand that they didn't because Netflix pushed them to make more seasons even though Hannah's story was completed after Season 2. It was an unnecessary season, but overall it was fun to watch in my opinion.
Season 4 I feel was a good way to wrap up the show. I felt that the show would center on finding out who framed Monty, but it didn't exactly. It did, but not completely. Instead it delved more into Clay's feelings. Throughout the season, Clay can never catch a break. He's cracking under pressure and being haunted by the shadows of Bryce and Monty. He's really carrying a lot of baggage. Besides Clay, the show goes into each character and makes storylines for them. For example, the show really did something sweet with Alex's character. Having him question his sexuality and ultimately dating Charlie ~. It was really sweet.
Ok I'm going off topic now, but just in the end, 13 Reasosn Why I feel stayed true to the book for its first season and was good at showcasing issues teens go through. Yes there's a lot of controversy but that's to be expected. Most say it's negative, but in the end, people have said numerously that the show has helped them in some shape or form, and that can't be ignored. The cast did wonderfully with their characters and makes this show something worth to watch.
Watch at your own discretion, as it can be triggering. Don't listen to what others say. Watch for yourself. Form your own opinion, and heed to the warnings before each episode.