A new girl, Bryce missing, and everyone monitoring Tyler to make sure he doesn’t pick up a gun again – It’s all just another season of 13 Reasons Why.
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Director(s) | Michael Morris | |
Writer(s) | Brian Yorkey | |
Air Date | 8/23/2019 | |
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Amorowat Anysia Achola – Ani | Grace Saif |
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Season 3, Episode 2 "If You're Breathing, You're A Liar" | Bryce is discovered, and we learned what happened to Chloe’s pregnancy. This is alongside Ani continuing to guide us with a fresh pair of eyes. |
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Season 3, Episode 1 "Yeah, I'm The New Girl" [Season Premiere] | A new girl, Bryce missing, and everyone monitoring Tyler to make sure he doesn’t pick up a gun again – It’s all just another season of 13 Reasons Why. |
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Season 2/ Episode 1 “The First Polaroid” [Season Premiere] | With book writer Jay Asher not involved, 13 Reasons Why enters a new stage. One which seems ready to make Hannah less of a victim. |
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Season 2/ Episode 2 “Two Girls Kissing” | As Hannah establishes herself as the annoying voice in Clay’s head, Courtney takes the stand and you question if she may still to her lie or reveal the truth. |
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Season 2/ Episode 3 “The Drunk Slut” | It’s Jessica’s turn to hit the stand as Sonya breaks her down, Clay tries to figure a way for Bryce to be in Sonya and Dennis’ crosshairs for a rape charge. |
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Season 2/ Episode 4 “The Second Polaroid” | It’s Marcus’ turn on the stand and with him supporting Sonya’s goals, unlike everyone else he lies. All the while the alliance against Bryce grows stronger. |
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Season 2/ Episode 5 “The Chalk Machine” | As Ryan takes the stand, we learn more about his relationship with Hannah. Alongside seeing Alex and Jessica try to retain some sense of normalcy. |
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Season 2/ Episode 6 “The Smile at the End of the Dock” | As Zach reveals there was more to his relationship with Hannah, Clay deals with the fantasy in his head of who Hannah was not matching up with reality. |
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Season 2/ Episode 7 “The Third Polaroid” | Desperate times call for desperate measures as Clay fails to do much for Hannah on the stand and there are multiple incidents at Alex’s birthday party. |
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Season 2/ Episode 8 “The Little Girl” | As Olivia and Andy take the stand, and everyone deals with the tapes coming out, we get an update on Skye. |
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Season 2/ Episode 9 “The Missing Page” | It’s Mr. Porter’s turn to take the stand and with him being guilt-racked, he runs through what he wished he did. |
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Season 2/ Episode 10 “Smile, Bitches” | As Tony reveals how he owed Hannah, and what pushed him to circulate the tapes, Clay enters the clubhouse and makes some discoveries. |
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Season 2/ Episode 11 “Bryce and Chloe” | Once again Clay is at a breaking point as Bryce takes the stand and remixes what happened between him and Hannah. |
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Season 2/ Episode 12 “The Box of Polaroids” | Both sides have made their points, witnesses have been run through and final statements have been given. It’s time for the verdict. |
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Season 2/ Episode 13 “Bye” [Season Finale] | Sometimes there isn’t a victory, perhaps not a redemption story like we see in movies, and there is just life. Something which, for one character, has made them decide to do the opposite of Hannah. |
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Season 1/ Episode 2 “Tape 1, Side B” | As it becomes established that the series’ goal is fleshing out other people perspectives and how they are dealing with Hannah’s death, much less the tapes, you learn to appreciate the changes. |
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Season 1/ Episode 3 “Tape 2, Side A” | Was, or rather is, Alex really the ass that Hannah paints him as? Is Justin such a bad guy? It seems just like they didn’t know the effect they had on Hannah’s life, Hannah didn’t know how terrible their lives were either. |
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Season 1/ Episode 4 “Tape 2, Side B” | Remember the need to look for that red flag in the last episode review, yeah, now it is time to grip it as Clay is getting thoughts of being a vigilante. |
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Season 1/ Episode 5 “Tape 3, Side A” | You know, it amazes me how you can separate yourself from a show for a few hours, and then be put right back in your feelings when you start it again. |
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Season 1/ Episode 6 “Tape 3, Side B” | More and more we see how often people avoid doing something when they could of and the show leads you to reflect on how many things you just watched, ignored, or avoided just because it would have required effort you weren’t willing to expend. |
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Season 1/ Episode 7 “Tape 4, Side A” | Clay is losing his mind. He is seeing images of a dead Hannah, hearing things, and not in the privacy of his room but in public. The guilt is weighing on him so much he turns back into a vigilante and seemingly is ready for the truth to be revealed. |
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Season 1/ Episode 8 “Tape 4, Side B” | As the show continues, it becomes more difficult to remain loyal to Hannah and demonize the people who contributed to her demise. |
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Season 1/ Episode 9 “Tape 5, Side A” | Everything all leads to Bryce. The reason for so much of Hannah’s troubles all have his name involved. Yet, even with what is noted in this episode, with everyone refusing to go after him, what can be done? |
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Season 1/ Episode 10 “Tape 5, Side B” | Did you ever wonder what happened to low-key, hopefully, fan favorite Jeff? The guy who, alongside Tony, pushed Clay to participate in life? Well, prepare for your answer. |
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Season 1/ Episode 11 “Tape 6, Side A” | Do you want something beautiful? A teen romance like you haven’t seen awhile? Do you want something tragic? Something which won’t just lead to watery eyes but maybe a little bit of snot? Well, that is what you get in Tape 6, Side A – Clay’s tape. |
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Season 1/ Episode 12 “Tape 6, Side B” | What can eventually break someone? What ultimately kills the flicker of hope? One can ask all these questions but to see it happen to someone, f— heartbreaking. That set of words is not powerful enough. No words are. |
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Season 1/ Episode 13 “Tape 7, Side A” [Season Finale] | Through 13 Reasons Why, you get to understand both the cause and effect a person’s suicide has. As well as how and why some may consider it selfish, as well as why others considering it the last, and eventually only, solution. |
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Season 1/ Episode 1 “Tape 1, Side A” [Series Premiere] | Though there are a few minor changes, mostly which are understandable, Thirteen Reasons Why starts off with things being very close to the book. Well, with the exception of us getting to experience Hannah with our own eyes and perhaps Clay not being as much of a saint. |
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Courtney, Clay, Ani, Jessica | How Things Began For Ani
After going to a multitude of schools, Ani finds herself at Liberty High School. On the first day, she meets Courtney, who quickly abandons her and hands Ani off to Clay. Someone who ends up responsible for her school tour and doesn’t really hold back. Somethings he says are simple, like the library being underfunded or the school plays being boring. However, then there is him rushing someone he thinks is bullying a kid and noting athletes get away with sexual assault. Two bizarre incidents which strangely don’t scare off Ani.
Yet, as she says herself, she is drawn to interesting people and doesn’t really do the shy thing. Hence when Jessica makes a stink at a student council meeting, and Courtney advises her to run, Ani encourages it. Heck, she says she’d even be her campaign manager.
Commentary
I really like Ani. I’m talking to the point of checking Grace Saif’s IMDB, following her on Twitter, and wanting to know what’s next. For while Ani isn’t necessarily replacing Hannah, she did take on the role as narrator and the voice in Clay’s head. Almost to the point of you wondering if she is real sometimes.
But, that aside, the best thing about Ani is that she integrated so quickly. Despite being brand new, the chemistry is there and the transition seamless. Almost like she was in the background, popped in every now and then, and now is just more prominent.
Tyler, Zach, Tony, Clay | The Night Of The Spring Fling
Zach called the cops after Tyler nearly shot up the dance and he remains untrusting of Tyler. Thinking all they did was delay what could be inevitable. Which may or may not be true. What we do know though is Tony and Clay have taken it upon themselves, and the others to a point, to monitor Tyler. For rather than reveal what he planned to do, they seemingly will escort him to and from home, and between classes. Make sure he isn’t bullied, has some semblance of friends, but not necessarily get him the help he needs.
Commentary
I’m with Zach on this one. Tyler being babysat isn’t going to stop the triggers caused by him being sodomized. Also, with Clay being 18, I’m sure Tyler is or is close to that age. He can legally buy his own gun now. Maybe not to shoot other people, but maybe he might just kill himself. For all that we see this episode is Clay and the others shielding Tyler. Strangely trying to keep him sane to keep themselves safe. Not even just so they may not get shot, but so he may not expose Hannah’s tapes, among other things.
Which, when you think about it, makes this whole endeavor ridiculously selfish.
Bryce, Clay, Jessica, Tony, Zach, Alex, Ani, Justin, Tyler, Nora | The Monday After Homecoming
With Liberty and Bryce’s new school, Hill Crest having a game against one another, it leads to a brawl. I’m talking about one which supposedly damages the stadium, field, and calls for at least a dozen, or more, suspensions. Yet, the bigger deal to most is Clay being brought in for questioning about Bryce disappearing.
This leads Jessica to spread the word, and everyone reacts in their own way. Some are nonchalant, like Alex, Zach to a point, and others rush about, like Jessica, Tony, and Justin. But, at the end of the day, with Clay released, there isn’t much that can be done. Everyone just operates in fear, and Ani takes note of everything. Almost like a journalist in a foreign country just absorbing as much as possible and taking extensive mental notes.
All of which seemingly are going to be used for a tell-all to the cops.
Commentary
While Ani gives this show new life, this Bryce mystery isn’t giving 13 Reasons Why a strong heartbeat. For one, who gives a damn about a serial rapist? Especially to stretch out the question of who did it over 13 episodes? That’s nearly 13 hours to explore 8 months of Bryce after the Spring Fling, Tyler as well, and I just don’t know if that can be easy to sit through. Never mind binging, but reflecting on it as well?
Which isn’t to say I’m done with the series, but I’m definitely glad they announced the next season will be its last. For there is a certain loyalty which has a stronghold on me that makes me unable to quit this show (probably because it was one of the first major hits of the site – likely one of the first binge-watch shows we covered). But, even with those feelings, like most shows based on books, there is more reason for skepticism than high expectations as the source material becomes not much more than an outline.
Not that Jay Asher, the writer of the source material, after being accused of Sexual Harassment, would be allowed anywhere near the show.
Question(s) Left Unanswered
- Will we see Bryce’s ex again?
Characters Introduced This Episode
Amorowat Anysia Achola – Ani (Grace Saif)
Character Introduction
After 5 high schools in 3 years, Amorowat, called Ani, so people don’t butcher her name, comes to Liberty High School days after Tyler nearly shot up a school dance. However, even with someone like Clay giving her a rather honest tour, which includes alluding to Hannah’s rape, among others, Ani shows no fear. It isn’t clear why but, with her being the type who is attracted to interesting people, there is something about Clay and his assortment of friends.
Of which includes Jessica who, after seeing her impassioned speech in front of the student council, Ani befriends her and asks to be her campaign manager for Jessica’s run as student council president. Which is agreed to, even though Jessica feels a little off about Ani. Yet, what can Ani say? She isn’t shy, likes to read people, and knows she stands out. So from speaking Swahili to asking questions about things most wouldn’t want to be involved in, she has little to no fear.
A trait which may be attractive to some, like Clay, but may end up being their downfall. Since, one would bet, as many secrets as Clay holds, Ani may have as much or more.
Additional Information About Ani
- Her mom is Bryce’s Grandfather’s nurse – so they live on the same property. Making Ani a possible suspect – especially considering Ani was looked at with lustful eyes.
While You Can’t, And Shouldn’t, Compare Hannah to Ani, Grace Saif Has The Same Star Power Katherine Langford Has - 90%
The Complicated Emotions Of Nora Walker - 89%
Going From Widescreen To Full Screen To Note Whether We Are In The Spring Or Fall/Winter - 85%
It’s Too Soon To Tell If This Bryce Mystery Is Milking The Show Or Can Prove 13 Reasons Why Can Continue Without Hannah - 75%
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