I'm sure most of you have heard about the new Netflix show called 13 Reasons Why. Selena Gomez is an executive producer and it's based off the book by Jay Asher. I have never heard of the book but after watching the show, I'm going to read it and so should you. If you're not into books, you should watch the show. Everyone, of all ages, should watch this show. It should be played in schools! Teachers should be giving this show to watch as a homework assignment. It means that much. It has that many lessons.
So the show is about this 17 year old girl, Hannah Baker. She was new to her high school and started to fit in, take interest in a boy, make a few friends. But one thing after the other, things started to unravel for her. I get people can stop being friends and things happen but many of the rumors that were created about her were totally uncalled for and started a avalanche of awful things. She did not deserve anything that was being said about her because she didn't do anything, at all!! Eventually, after one awful experience, it becomes all too much and she decides to take her own life. This is not a spoiler alert because the whole show is based off what's happening after her life ended. She left 13 reasons on tape, explaining what happened and what should have been different. After listening to them, it's obvious why she thought suicide was her only option.
This show teaches you about the repercussions of what you say; of a rumor you start. It teaches you that everyone has something going on at home. It teaches you that even if you don't think something is a big deal, it might be a big deal to someone else. It teaches you to reach out to people, just say "hi" or "how are you?" The simple things might go a long way.
I swear, every preteen, teenager and adult should be watching this. Teachers, peers, students, bosses, parents, everyone and anyone could learn something important from this show. It's heartbreaking, it's gut wrenching, it's funny, it's sad, it's filled with lessons. This show should not be slept on. You should watch it, immediately. I really, really hope they come out with a season 2 because I have some questions but regardless, this season 1 should be mandatory for people to watch.
You won't regret watching this. It will make you feel emotions you might not have ever felt before. If you do watch it, talk about it. Spread the message, talk to people who have watched it as well. Just talk.
So I beg you to watch this show. It's incredible and show people!