13 REASONS WHY

#13ReasonsWhy Rape and suicide are heavy things for any TV series to tackle – and doubly so for any series that is aimed directly at teenagers. But, given the terrible toll that such crimes and tragedies continue to take on teenagers and the people around them, it can surely be argued that young people could benefit from being better informed about them.

1. #13ReasonsWhy has 13 episodes and I just finished the whole season within the same day, as this is not a series one can easily let go.
2. Thirteen Reasons Why is extremely tuff viewing at times.
3. It has something to say about gender imbalances, the damaging power social media has over young people’s lives, and how behind every individuality or audacity is a fragile secret just waiting to be unearthed.
4. I do have my share of bullying. Whether you're getting pushed around or someone spreads rumors and gossips about you, bullying is no fun at all.
5. This series pointing out that we put attention on the wrong issues. We put blame in the wrong places. We put bandage on open wounds that aren’t healing and believe we have made a difference. We make suicide a social media thingy instead of figuring out how to stop it from actually happening.
6. There’s something in this series that will have you remembering to your own unforgettable teenage days.
7. Be aware and kind to people. You never know how big a part you play in their story.
8. No matter how many people are around you or in your life, depression can still bring loneliness.
9. Suicide should never be an option. Never.
10. You are not alone.
11. If you want to say something to someone, say it now. If you love someone, say it, say it loud before it’s too late.
12. The final episode of the season leaves it open-ended in a way and made me think that a second season is definitely a possibility.
13. This new TV series is worth a binge watch and offers many reasons to watch it.

See for yourself!