13 Reasons Why (2017)
A high schooler uncovers devastating secrets, one by one, after a friend's suicide leaves behind a trail of mysteries.
High school student Clay Jensen lands in the center of a series of heartbreaking mysteries set in motion by a friend's tragic suicide.
How intense is 13 Reasons Why?
13 Reasons Why is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What 13 Reasons Why feels like
- Tone
- bleakmelancholygrittysuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream 13 Reasons Why
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Is 13 Reasons Why for you?
Is 13 Reasons Why scary?
Only a little. 13 Reasons Why has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is 13 Reasons Why gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is 13 Reasons Why sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is 13 Reasons Why OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream 13 Reasons Why?
13 Reasons Why is streaming on Netflix.
Does 13 Reasons Why have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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