13 Reasons Why (Netflix 2017, Dylan Minette, Katherine Langford)

13 Reasons Why is a series from Netflix adapted from the best-selling books by Jay Asher. It follows teenager Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) as he returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker (newcomer Katherine Langford) – his classmate and crush – who tragically committed suicide two weeks earlier.

On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Will Clay be one of them? If he listens, he’ll find out how he made the list. Through Hannah and Clay’s dual narratives, 13 Reasons Why weaves an intricate and heart wrenching story of teenage life that will deeply affect viewers.

cast
Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen
Katherine Langford as Hannah Baker
Christian Navarro as Tony Padilla
Alisha Boe as Jessica Davis
Brandon Flynn as Justin Foley
Justin Prentice as Bryce Walker
Kate Walsh as Mrs. Baker
Amy Hargreaves as Mrs. Jensen
Brain D’Arcy James as Mr. Baker
Derek Luke as Mr. Porter
Devin Druid as Tyler
Miles Heizer as Alex
Ross Butler as Zach
Tommy Dorfman as Ryan

key behind the scenes crew
Brian Yorkey as Creator/Executive Producer
Diana Son as Executive Producer
Jay Asher as Original Author
Joy Gorman Wettels as Executive Producer
Kristel Laiblin as Executive Producer
Mandy Teefey as Executive Producer
Michael Sugar as Executive Producer
Selena Gomez as Executive Producer
Steve Golin as Executive Producer
Tom McCarthy as Executive Producer/Director of Pilot

show type
Drama

broadcast from
3/31/2017
1 season with 13 episodes in total

network and production companies
Netflix – Anonymous Content – Kicked to the Curb – Paramount Television