13 Reasons Why

13 Reasons Why is an American Netflix series based on the 2007 novel Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher and adapted by Brian Yorkey for Netflix. Diana Son and Brian Yorkey are co-showrunners on the series.

Originally conceived as a film set to be released by Universal Pictures with Selena Gomez in the lead role, the adaptation was picked up as a television series by Netflix in late 2015. Gomez served as an executive producer. The series premiered on March 31, 2017, attracting 6.08 million U.S. viewers in the first three days ; and its second season released on May 18, 2018, (Although the second season is not related to the original book, unlike the first season). In 2018, 13 Reasons Why was the most watched Netflix show. The series was renewed on June 6, 2018, for a third season, which is set to premiere in 2019.

The series received universal acclaim from critics and audiences, who praised its subject matter and casting.