In April 2017, the first season of the TV series 13 Reasons Why was released on Netflix. The series follows Clay Jensen as he listens to the tapes left behind by Hannah Baker after she dies by suicide. There are thirteen sides to the tapes and each one is dedicated to a different person, explaining how they are in some way responsible for her death. The show and gained huge popularity while also creating a great amount of controversy. Some criticized it for romanticizing suicide while others believed it helped raise awareness about issues teenagers deal with. This essay will analyse the…