13 Reasons Why 13 Reasons Misses the Mark
13 Reasons Why 13 Reasons Misses the Mark It is impossible, if you are a teenager, spend any time with teenagers, or are simply a fan of binge-watching Netflix, not to have heard about their new original show “13 Reasons Why.” The show, based on the young adult novel by Jay Asher, focuses on a teenage girl, Hannah Baker, who has recently died by suicide. Hannah makes a set of tapes detailing her path towards suicide and the individuals she holds responsible. I admit that I binge-watched this show myself and as I watched, I kept waiting for Netflix to demonstrate some understanding of the sensitive nature of the content they were making available with such a vulnerable target audience. I kept waiting for a positive or at least educational message to balance out the intense, emotional, and at times misguided series. But this information never came. It bothered me so much that I wrote the following open letter: Dear Netflix, I am a huge fan. I often find myself bing