MARIAH's THOUGHTS on 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 12 - "Tape 6, Side B"

About the Show:

After a teenage girl's perplexing suicide, a classmate receives a series of tapes that unravel the mystery of her tragic choice.
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Network:
Netflix

Genre:
Young Adult

Crime Drama/Mystery

Rating:

TV-MA

Created by:

Brian Yorkey

Series based on:

Thirteen Reasons Why

Based on the Novel Written by:

Jay Asher

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Cast:

Dylan Minnette – Clay Jensen

Katherine Langford – Hannah Baker

Christian Navarro - Tony

Brandon Flynn – Justin

Jutsin Prentice - Bryce

Kate Walsh – Mrs. Baker

See Full List of Cast & Crew on IMDB

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Episode 12: "Tape 6, Side B"

Hannah winds up at a party after an argument with her parents. The students are served with subpoenas, and Justin wrestles with conflicting loyaties.

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My Thoughts

Note: This review contains spoilers

“Where does the truth begin and where do the lies end?”

I love how rational some of the characters are trying to be, but still manage to let their emotions control them. It makes for such a tragic and entertaining tale for the viewer. Some of them want to accept what Hannah said on her tapes and others are still trying to protect themselves.

Clay is trying to get justice for Hannah and Jessica by recording him confessing to raping Hannah Baker. He’s being courageous, but I’m afraid he’s going to get shot. Or someone might have already shot him. As for the scene before the end credits, we see someone with a bloody head being rushed to the hospital. Justin is growing erratic in his own actions by running away from home and the other tape listeners are coming to a consensus. We get to listen to Hannah’s point of view which destroys their claim to innocence, but what was going on though their minds? I just wish they had decided to be honest from the beginning. Some characters like Alex and Zach have decided to accept their subpoenas and tell Hannah’s truth. And then, there’s Courtney who’s still trying to maintain a flawless record/reputation.

What makes this series sadder, is that there are people that go through similar, if not the same experiences, as expressed in 13 Reasons Why.

MARIAH's THOUGHTS on 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 6 - "Tape 3, Side B"

About the Show:

After a teenage girl's perplexing suicide, a classmate receives a series of tapes that unravel the mystery of her tragic choice.
source

Network:
Netflix

Genre:
Young Adult

Crime Drama/Mystery

Rating:

TV-MA

Created by:

Brian Yorkey

Series based on:

Thirteen Reasons Why

Based on the Novel Written by:

Jay Asher

Social Media:

   

Cast:

Dylan Minnette – Clay Jensen

Katherine Langford – Hannah Baker

Christian Navarro - Tony

Brandon Flynn – Justin

Jutsin Prentice - Bryce

Kate Walsh – Mrs. Baker

See Full List of Cast & Crew on IMDB

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Episode 6: "Tape 3, Side B"

Hannah's date on Valentine's Day doesn't go as planned. Alex gets in a big fight at school and has to face the honor board.

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My Thoughts

Note: This review contains NO spoilers

“Deep down, I think I’ll always hate Valentine’s Day… especially the way it is celebrated.”

13 Reasons Why brings out all the high school bullshit that the underdog or victim goes through and throws it in your face. The “slut,” the “attention seeker,” victim blaming; no one likes being lonely and thrown into hunting season with a giant target on their back. While I don’t fully empathize with Hannah, what she is going through is real. Sexual assault and peer pressure aren’t topics of conversation that are easy to bring up and I’m glad 13 Reasons Why pulls it out of the dark.

In this episode, Hannah’s hope to find decent people or a decent guy is being butchered by one rumor, or several going around. What irks me is that everyone is playing bystander, “it wasn’t my fault” or “she’s a liar.” We could all do something, if an event goes against our beliefs or morals, but some of us just don’t. I’m guilty of doing nothing and I feel like 13 Reasons Why can teach people to do otherwise.

13 Reasons Why is eliciting a response from me and it may be hard for some people to watch, but it brings out important topics. The suspense is killer and I want to know what the recordings will say next.

MARIAH's THOUGHTS on 13 Reasons Why Season 1 Episode 4 - "Tape 2, Side B"

About the Show:

After a teenage girl's perplexing suicide, a classmate receives a series of tapes that unravel the mystery of her tragic choice.
source

Network:
Netflix

Genre:
Young Adult

Crime Drama/Mystery

Rating:

TV-MA

Created by:

Brian Yorkey

Series based on:

Thirteen Reasons Why

Based on the Novel Written by:

Jay Asher

Social Media:

   

Cast:

Dylan Minnette – Clay Jensen

Katherine Langford – Hannah Baker

Christian Navarro - Tony

Brandon Flynn – Justin

Jutsin Prentice - Bryce

Kate Walsh – Mrs. Baker

See Full List of Cast & Crew on IMDB

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Episode 4: "Tape 2, Side B"

Hannah thinks someone is stalking her and sets a trap. Hannah's mother confronts the principal, and Clay strikes back at someone who wronged Hannah.

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My Thoughts

Note: This review contains spoilers

“Damn Clay. You’re getting savage.”

The drama is a bit slow but the high school drama feels so real. I don’t particularly find this episode as savage as the next, but Clay is not sitting back anymore. Unfortunately, neither are the four subjects of the first two tapes. Clay gets back at Tyler for stalking Hannah… I applaud the shy and quiet boy for taking a stand but when you’re practically “alone against the world,” what can you do?

Not only is Clay trying to get justice for someone he cares about but it feels like the other cassette subjects won’t let Clay do as he pleases. Which brings us to the question(s), “Which tape has Clay in it?” or “What does Hannah say about Clay that makes the others so nervous?”