tv review
TV series centered around the human psyche; television shows that feature characters suffering from all forms of mental illness and explore its many implications.
The Controversy Behind '13 Reasons Why'
Warning: This paper contains strong and harsh topics from the show, mainly speaking over the subject of suicide. -- Tragic. Triggering. Glorified. Inspiring. Those are only a few words that describe the intensely controversial show from Netflix, 13 Reasons Why. This show has no censorship when it comes to the tragic tale of Hannah Baker, the teenage protagonist who killed herself in a seemingly perpetual scene in the final episode of the show’s first season. In fact, the effect of this was even more impacting than people may have imagined; a study was made recently after the first season’s release, showing that internet searches over suicide ideation rose in a short period of time. Clearly, a very negative impact on viewers. Even still, the show has been able to conjure up what have been the most acute topics, including the main subject in the spotlight, suicide. Thanks to this, viewers have had the courage to speak to others about their issues, or even help others that are in need. The biggest issue that goes around with the show is the fact that it does not censor these strong matters, leading to worry, triggering, and discussions over the idea of mitigating those scenes. One thing is certain though. This discussion will be going on for a while, but the show won’t disappear. People are saying that 13 Reasons Why glorifies suicide, due to how Hannah made 13 tapes for each person that caused her death, as well as it being harshly triggering, due to intense harassment, bullying, an uncensored suicide scene, and more. But the show has brought courage to viewers who are now able to speak their mind, help others, and be more open about this subject with the knowledge that this show will clearly not go away, and that this a good change for society if precautions are taken. This show is very open and, in fact, very helpful for people who can relate. It has already created world-wide discussion within people impacted by the show, sharing their stories and relating to characters. This has brought an immense amount of support within society. It surpasses the groups of people that find the show to be too harsh and brings up the fact that suicide is happening and there’s no reason to push it away. There may just be a need for support from others to make the show less harsh for audiences and create conversation within each other.
By Reuben Genevieve8 years ago in Psyche
'13 Reasons Why': Opinions from a Mental Illness Sufferer
Okay, so I want to talk about 13 Reasons Why. If you have been hibernating in a cave since 2017 (tempting sometimes, I know), it is a Netflix original series centered around a young high school girl named Hannah Baker. She commits suicide and leaves behind a series of tapes explaining the events that led to this decision and inevitably, how many people failed to help her. Each tape focuses around people within Hannah’s life and how their actions contributed to this tragic event.
By Amy Johnson8 years ago in Psyche
Glorification or Education?
13 Reasons Why is a show about a girl named Hannah Baker. The first season is about why Hannah killed herself, while the second season is about getting justice for Hannah as her family and friends go to court against the school. 13 Reasons Why has had a lot of controversial scenes, like Hannah's suicide. Some people think these scenes are glorifying bad things, others think they are educating us about hard situations that really can—and do—happen.
By Kayla Arnold8 years ago in Psyche
Reasons Why I No Longer Like '13 Reasons Why'
(Content warning: Discussions on suicide, self-harm, and sexual assault) 13 Reasons Why is a Netflix Original series based on the successful novel by Jay Asher. The story follows the aftermath of a young girl's suicide and the aftereffects on the school, community, and the people left behind. After her death, Hannah Baker leaves behind tapes with thirteen reasons why she killed herself and instructions stating that the tapes must be heard by the people that are on them.
By Ivania Gutierrez8 years ago in Psyche
'13 Reasons Why': The Reason They Added a Warning Video
13 Reasons Why is a Netflix original. The show involves multiple topics such as substance abuse, sexual abuse, and the biggest one is suicide. It also follows more topics that involves around real-life situations.
By Kayla Brown8 years ago in Psyche
Reasons Why Not....
13 Reasons Why has taken over the internet. The teenage population has fallen in love with the series and the characters. They want their friends to watch it, they think it's an awareness of suicide and bullying, but honestly there are so many things wrong with this show and there are so many reasons why I won't watch it. I understand as this show takes over the internet, my opinion seems to be pretty rare and confusing to the outside world, so I'd like to give a little intel into what problems I see with this show. Granted my opinions are based on trailers and the reviews of others and I have not seen the show yet, but bare with me.
By Francesca Oberg8 years ago in Psyche
13 Reasons to Stay Alive
I have a lot of feelings about the new Netflix show, 13 Reasons Why. As a middle schooler, I read the novel by Jay Asher and fell in love with it. Hannah was likeable, a little dramatic, but relatable as a 13 year old who thought middle school was hard. I never gave too much thought to the plot but ravaged through the book in about a couple of hours and decided that I liked it, but never dove too deep into the heavy subjects brought up. I was fortunate to have never experienced super similar things to what Hannah went through in the book and had not yet felt the same things she was feeling.
By Meghan Harris8 years ago in Psyche
