Brian Yorkey
13 reasons why

LA RECENSIONE

"Who killed Hannah Baker?" Or rather, who drove her to the extreme act of suicide?

Clay Jensen is an intelligent and solitary boy who one day finds some tapes on his way home: 7 audiocassettes containing 13 recordings by Hannah Baker, a girl from his high school who committed suicide some time before. Each tape is dedicated to a person who wronged Hannah, whether it's something "seemingly" minor (but which can actually cause much more serious damage than it appears) up to the most shocking truths that pushed the girl to the extreme act.

Let it be clear, the series does not in any way encourage suicide; rather, it tries to make people, especially those aged 15-18, understand how an apparently trivial act can destroy something: from a relationship to a person's very life. And unfortunately, this is not fiction.

In fact, "Thirteen" is perhaps the best teen drama of recent times because it manages to create a smooth storyline while simultaneously showing us the world as it truly is: no ultra-stereotyped characters, but human beings each with their own weaknesses and secrets. There are those who hide them, those like the introverted Clay who don't notice them, or those who use violence and bully, such as Justin or Bryce. In short, you may find yourself identifying with one of them multiple times during the series.

But the real highlight that makes the series unique is the colors. Yes, the chromatic part is the perfect visual detail: we have a present dominated by cold and "dull" colors in every scene, while Hannah's various flashbacks are full of warm colors and a serene atmosphere. At least until the last episode.

Anyway, no spoilers. Just know that the 13 kids won't end with the first series. There will be a second one next year that will probably return to all the questions left unanswered in the final episode. I don't know if it will have the same impact as this first series, but in any case, we will see. The fact remains that this first season was really a nice surprise, and in today's dullness, it can only do good.