My friend and I were recently looking for a new show to watch on Netflix. When my friend saw that "13 Reasons Why" had just come out on Netflix, I didn't really think anything of it because I had never heard of it before. But she said that the book was very intriguing, so we decided to start the show together. Once we started, we were instantly hooked! In fact, we finished the 13 episodes in 3 days! But this show was so much more than just another Netflix series. There were so many important messages to take away that our generation often forgets, and that we need to be reminded of. So if you are looking for a new show to watch, here are 13 reasons why you should watch "13 Reasons Why:"
1. It does a good job of giving the perspective of all the characters, instead of just keeping it one-sided.
2. You can relate to most of the characters because everyone has similar personalities in high school as the people in this show.
3. There are many surprises, and nothing was ever too predictable.
4. It reminds you that the little things you say to people can matter, whether you think it does or not.
5. It emphasizes that you should never judge anyone too quickly because you never know what they are going through.
6. It does a great job of encompassing all emotions. You feel anger, sadness, happiness, nervousness, and everything in-between.
7. The themes of bullying, peer pressure, and mental health are all issues that need to be talked about and this show does a good job with shedding light on these hard topics.
8. Each episode focuses on a different character, so you are always finding out something new.
9. The show does a good job progressing from the little things to the major things, so it doesn't dive too deep too soon.
10. Every episode ends with a cliffhanger, including the season finale that still left you with intriguing questions about the future of the characters.
11. It sparks healthy debate amongst friends/peers because everyone who watches the show develops different opinions on each of the characters.
12. Some elements from the book are changed in the show, so even people who have read the book are still surprised by certain parts.
13. It does not sugar-coat suicide.
So if you are looking for an enticing show that will humble you and remind you of what is important in life while keeping you on your toes, watch 13 Reasons Why!