“ None of You Cared Enough ”: The Problematic Moralizing of 13 Reasons Why
year ’ s most discussed program on social media ( Martinelli , “ 13 Reasons Why ’ s Controversial Depiction of Teen Suicide Has School Counselors Picking Up the Pieces ”). Netflix subsequently renewed 13 Reasons Why for a second season , which premiered on May 18 , 2018 . Because the entirety of the novel was adapted for the program ’ s first season , 13 Reasons Why ’ s second season consists of original content . This season of the series reveals that Bryce has raped numerous students besides Hannah and functions as a commentary on high school rape culture ; the process in which rape is normalized in a community ( Boswell and Spade 133 ) through “ fundamental attitudes and values [ that ] are supportive of gender stereotypes and violence against women ” ( McMahon 357 ). Suicide still remains a prominent topic in the season , with Clay hallucinating the deceased Hannah and pursuing evidence against Bryce , blaming him especially for Hannah ’ s decision to kill herself�Bryce is ultimately arrested for felony sexual assault and sentenced to probation . However , seemingly in response to the criticisms of the first season , the second season opener , “ The First Polaroid ,” opens with a short video warning . This warning will also play before the opening episodes of future seasons :
13 Reasons Why is a fictional series that tackles tough , real-world issues , taking a look at sexual assault , substance abuse , suicide , and more . By shedding a light on these difficult topics , we hope our show can help viewers start a conversation . But if you are struggling with these issues yourself , this series may not be right for you , or you may want to watch it with a trusted adult . And if you ever feel you need someone to talk with , reach out to a parent , a friend , a school
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