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==Background and production== | ==Background and production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
[[Universal Studios]] purchased film rights to the novel on February 8, 2011, with [[Selena Gomez]] cast to play Hannah Baker.<ref>{{cite web |last=Schwartz |first=Terri |title=Selena Gomez To Star In '13 Reasons Why': Movie, adapted from Jay Asher's young adult novel, looks back at a girl's reasons for committing suicide. |work=MTV News |date=February 9, 2011 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1657538/selena-gomez-13-reasons-why.jhtml |access-date=April 11, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419040926/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1657538/selena-gomez-13-reasons-why.jhtml |archive-date=April 19, 2012}}</ref> On October 29, 2015, it was announced that [[Netflix]] would be making a television adaptation of the book with Gomez instead serving as an executive producer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Netflix Gives Selena Gomez's '13 Reasons Why' Straight-To-Series Order |url=https://deadline.com/2015/10/netflix-gives-selena-gomez-13-reasons-why-straight-to-series-order-1201597481/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |first=Ali |last=Jaafar |access-date=October 29, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151030002121/http://deadline.com/2015/10/netflix-gives-selena-gomez-13-reasons-why-straight-to-series-order-1201597481/ |archive-date=October 30, 2015 |date=October 29, 2015}}</ref | [[Universal Studios]] purchased film rights to the novel on February 8, 2011, with [[Selena Gomez]] cast to play Hannah Baker.<ref>{{cite web |last=Schwartz |first=Terri |title=Selena Gomez To Star In '13 Reasons Why': Movie, adapted from Jay Asher's young adult novel, looks back at a girl's reasons for committing suicide. |work=MTV News |date=February 9, 2011 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1657538/selena-gomez-13-reasons-why.jhtml |access-date=April 11, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419040926/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1657538/selena-gomez-13-reasons-why.jhtml |archive-date=April 19, 2012}}</ref> On October 29, 2015, it was announced that [[Netflix]] would be making a television adaptation of the book with Gomez instead serving as an executive producer.<ref name="Wagmeister" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Netflix Gives Selena Gomez's '13 Reasons Why' Straight-To-Series Order |url=https://deadline.com/2015/10/netflix-gives-selena-gomez-13-reasons-why-straight-to-series-order-1201597481/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |first=Ali |last=Jaafar |access-date=October 29, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151030002121/http://deadline.com/2015/10/netflix-gives-selena-gomez-13-reasons-why-straight-to-series-order-1201597481/ |archive-date=October 30, 2015 |date=October 29, 2015}}</ref> [[Tom McCarthy (director)|Tom McCarthy]] was hired to direct the first two episodes.<ref name="mccarthy">{{cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |title=Spotlight's Tom McCarthy To Direct & Produce Selena Gomez's Netflix Series '13 Reasons Why' From Paramount TV |url=https://deadline.com/2016/02/spotlight-tom-mccarthy-direct-selena-gomez-13-reasons-why-netflix-1201708767/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=February 25, 2016 |access-date=July 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711234328/http://deadline.com/2016/02/spotlight-tom-mccarthy-direct-selena-gomez-13-reasons-why-netflix-1201708767/ |archive-date=July 11, 2016}}</ref> The series was produced by [[Anonymous Content]] and [[Paramount Television Studios|Paramount Television]] with Gomez, McCarthy, [[Joy Gorman Wettels|Joy Gorman]], [[Michael Sugar]], [[Steve Golin]], Mandy Teefey, and Kristel Laiblin serving as executive producers.<ref name="mccarthy" /> | ||
On May 7, 2017, it was announced that Netflix had renewed the series for a second season, which was released on May 18, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/13-reasons-why-renewed-season-2-netflix-2-1202411389/ |title='13 Reasons Why' Renewed for a Second Season at Netflix |date=May 7, 2017 |work=Variety |access-date=May 7, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507202901/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/13-reasons-why-renewed-season-2-netflix-2-1202411389/ |archive-date=May 7, 2017}}</ref> | On May 7, 2017, it was announced that Netflix had renewed the series for a second season, which was released on May 18, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/13-reasons-why-renewed-season-2-netflix-2-1202411389/ |title='13 Reasons Why' Renewed for a Second Season at Netflix |date=May 7, 2017 |work=Variety |access-date=May 7, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507202901/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/13-reasons-why-renewed-season-2-netflix-2-1202411389/ |archive-date=May 7, 2017}}</ref> | ||
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The acting, particularly Katherine Langford as Hannah and Dylan Minnette as Clay, was frequently praised in reviews. Schedeen of [[IGN]] praised the cast, particularly Minnette and Langford, stating: "Langford shines in the lead role{{nbsp}}... [and] embodies that optimism and that profound sadness [of Hannah's] as well. Minnette's Clay is, by design, a much more stoic and reserved character{{nbsp}}... and does a fine job in what's often a difficult role."<ref name="IGNresponse" /> Gilbert of ''The Boston Globe'' praised the chemistry of Langford and Minnette, saying that "watching these two young actors together is pure pleasure", while Schedeen of IGN also agreed, saying that they are "often at their best together, channeling just the right sort of warm but awkward chemistry you'd expect from two teens who can't quite admit to their feelings for one another". Feinberg of ''The Hollywood Reporter'' also praises both actors: "Langford's heartbreaking openness makes you root for a fate you know isn't possible. The actress' performance is full of dynamic range, setting it against Minnette's often more complicated task in differentiating between moods that mostly go from uncomfortable to gloomy to red-eyed, hygiene-starved despair."<ref name="THRresponse" /> | The acting, particularly Katherine Langford as Hannah and Dylan Minnette as Clay, was frequently praised in reviews. Schedeen of [[IGN]] praised the cast, particularly Minnette and Langford, stating: "Langford shines in the lead role{{nbsp}}... [and] embodies that optimism and that profound sadness [of Hannah's] as well. Minnette's Clay is, by design, a much more stoic and reserved character{{nbsp}}... and does a fine job in what's often a difficult role."<ref name="IGNresponse" /> Gilbert of ''The Boston Globe'' praised the chemistry of Langford and Minnette, saying that "watching these two young actors together is pure pleasure", while Schedeen of IGN also agreed, saying that they are "often at their best together, channeling just the right sort of warm but awkward chemistry you'd expect from two teens who can't quite admit to their feelings for one another". Feinberg of ''The Hollywood Reporter'' also praises both actors: "Langford's heartbreaking openness makes you root for a fate you know isn't possible. The actress' performance is full of dynamic range, setting it against Minnette's often more complicated task in differentiating between moods that mostly go from uncomfortable to gloomy to red-eyed, hygiene-starved despair."<ref name="THRresponse" /> | ||
Ryan of ''Variety'' also gave praise to not only the two leads, but also the supporting cast of actors, particularly Kate Walsh's performance as Hannah's mother, which Ryan describes as "career-best work".<ref name="Varietyresponse" /> Positive mentions from various critics, such as Ryan, Feinberg and Schedeen, were also given to the supporting cast of actors (most particularly Alisha Boe, Miles Heizer and Christian Navarro's respective performances as Jessica, Alex and Tony). Liz Shannon Miller of ''[[Indiewire]]'', who enjoyed the series and gave it a positive score of B+, gave praise to the racial, gender and complex diversity of its supporting cast of teens.<ref name=" | Ryan of ''Variety'' also gave praise to not only the two leads, but also the supporting cast of actors, particularly Kate Walsh's performance as Hannah's mother, which Ryan describes as "career-best work".<ref name="Varietyresponse" /> Positive mentions from various critics, such as Ryan, Feinberg and Schedeen, were also given to the supporting cast of actors (most particularly Alisha Boe, Miles Heizer and Christian Navarro's respective performances as Jessica, Alex and Tony). Liz Shannon Miller of ''[[Indiewire]]'', who enjoyed the series and gave it a positive score of B+, gave praise to the racial, gender and complex diversity of its supporting cast of teens.<ref name="IGNresponse" /><ref name="Varietyresponse" /><ref name="THRresponse" /><ref name="Indiewireresponse" /> | ||
Another aspect frequently mentioned within reviews was the series's mature and emotional approach to its dark and adult subject matter. This was favorably reviewed by critics, such as Miller of ''Indiewire'', particularly her statement that "the adult edges to this story ring with honesty and truth."<ref name="Indiewireresponse">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2017/03/13-reasons-why-review-netflix-suicide-1201799484/ |title='13 Reasons Why' review: Netflix brings a brutally adult edge to a tale of teen suicide |website=[[Indiewire]] |date=March 31, 2017 |last=Miller |first=Liz Shannon |access-date=April 8, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410050418/https://www.indiewire.com/2017/03/13-reasons-why-review-netflix-suicide-1201799484/ |archive-date=April 10, 2017}}</ref> Miller, and Feinberg of ''The Hollywood Reporter'', also stated that the series can be difficult to watch at times,<ref name="THRresponse" /> while Schedeen of IGN states that it is "an often depressing and even uncomfortable show to watch{{nbsp}}... a pretty emotionally draining experience, particularly towards the end as the pieces really start to fall into place."<ref name="IGNresponse" /> | Another aspect frequently mentioned within reviews was the series's mature and emotional approach to its dark and adult subject matter. This was favorably reviewed by critics, such as Miller of ''Indiewire'', particularly her statement that "the adult edges to this story ring with honesty and truth."<ref name="Indiewireresponse">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2017/03/13-reasons-why-review-netflix-suicide-1201799484/ |title='13 Reasons Why' review: Netflix brings a brutally adult edge to a tale of teen suicide |website=[[Indiewire]] |date=March 31, 2017 |last=Miller |first=Liz Shannon |access-date=April 8, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410050418/https://www.indiewire.com/2017/03/13-reasons-why-review-netflix-suicide-1201799484/ |archive-date=April 10, 2017}}</ref> Miller, and Feinberg of ''The Hollywood Reporter'', also stated that the series can be difficult to watch at times,<ref name="THRresponse" /> while Schedeen of IGN states that it is "an often depressing and even uncomfortable show to watch{{nbsp}}... a pretty emotionally draining experience, particularly towards the end as the pieces really start to fall into place."<ref name="IGNresponse" /> | ||