Jay Asher’s 2007 novel, “Thirteen Reasons Why,” was recently adapted by Brian Yorkey into a 13 episode Netflix series. The series was released on March 31, 2017 and has been the talk of the LHS hallways and maybe even in some classrooms.

LHS students can relate to the conflicts the main character, Hannah Baker, faces. Baker commits suicide by slitting her wrists and bleeding to death, but before, she makes 13 tapes, each with a reason of why she killed herself. These tapes must be passed on or else the secrets on each side of the tapes will expose her fellow classmates. Not only does the show leave the Netflix-binging students on cliffhanger endings, but it accurately portrays high school, something Hollywood often struggles to do.

“‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ is a very eye-opening show that portrays the lives of high school students in such and honest and bare way,” said LHS junior Mollie Kelly. “I think it’s appropriate and informative for all students in high school to watch. By watching this Netflix series, students can learn about possible suicide warning signs, bullying and the effects you have on other people.”

The producers of the show intended to make their audience uncomfortable during parts where people should be sick to their stomachs. They succeeded. The show has a very serious message and the producers conveyed this message by being very real and accurate with the realistic conflicts the suicidal teenager was going though.