13 Reasons Why Beyond the Tapes: Season 2

After all the scandal surrounding the first season of the show, we’re offered an introduction where the actors talk about the issues the show might raise and advise the viewers about the fact that the show might not be adequate for them, as well as cover how they should ask for help if any of these issues have crossed their mind.

I liked that part, but then the story begins to unfold, and I felt like the production team was just brushing off any potential future consequences that might land on their feet…

That's the Wrong Way to Go

Shockingly, in this season, Hanna Baker (Katherine Lanford, Savage River) became a heroine. No matter how many times other characters would say that suicide was never a valid way out of any problems, the whole story is about the girl whose death was what it took to get everyone to step forward with their own troubles.

She had to die for others to begin addressing violence, to stop and think about the consequences of their actions, and that, in my humble opinion, is the wrong image or message to pass along to our teenagers.

Although I didn’t find the same quality in this season as in the first one, I still enjoyed watching the show; it was interesting but somehow disturbing.

Violence and Cruelty

We are, again, facing a group of teenagers, stuck in a spiral of violence and confusion, which leads us to question, more than once, how such young minds could be capable of that level of cruelty.

We also realize that many times, the adults play a huge role in it, through their complacency, inertia, and a preference to pretend nothing concerning them is taking place rather than confront their children and act.

The Topic Expanded

This season is no longer about suicide and the trail of pain it leaves behind. It is deeper, broader.

I think we could translate what we watched as follows: raising kids is difficult, dealing with teenagers is a challenge, but if you are the adult, you’re the responsible one. It’s on you to not be complacent or complicit, but to act when you see these situations unfold.

Read Season 3 Review here.

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