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13 Reasons Why Season 4 Teaser Trailer Reveals Early June Release Date
The 13 Reasons Why season 4 teaser trailer reveals an early June release date for Netflix’s drama series. Premiering in 2017, and based on the 2007 novel of the same name by Jay Asher, the series initially revolved around Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) and his friend Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford), who commits suicide after dealing with bullying and sexual assault. A box of cassette tapes recorded by Langford’s character form the basis of the first season, with Hannah detailing why she made the decision to end her life. The show has had a memorable run, earning both praise but also intense criticism for its depiction of sensitive subjects.
In August of last year, it was announced that 13 Reasons Why would be ending with season 4. The news fit a pattern that has become associated with Netflix, which has gained a reputation for favoring new content with the potential to grab new subscribers over established titles. With the streaming service giving time for 13 Reasons Why to arrive at a natural conclusion, many wondered how the drama would say farewell to the world it had established. As it grew a fanbase, 13 Reasons Why become known for its shocking discoveries and its focus on varying forms of high school friendship.
A new teaser trailer, released by Netflix, reveals that 13 Reasons Why season 4 will premiere on June 5. Rather than spotlight the twists and betrayals to come, the teaser takes a different approach by turning its attention to the cast and how they feel about wrapping up the series. It’s emotional, and it also saves some big reveals for a full trailer, which will likely be unveiled closer to the premiere date of season 4. Check it out below.
The teaser helps to widen the scope beyond the many different controversies of 13 Reasons Why. Undoubtedly the biggest is the show’s decision to present Hannah’s suicide in a graphic and detailed manner. The storyline caused an outcry, with a debate still raging as to whether the portrayal glamorized suicide. In July 2019, in response to the ongoing conversation about the show, Netflix edited the scene so Hannah’s suicide happens offscreen instead.
With season 4 debuting in a matter of weeks, and the show preparing to take its last blow, the conversation and controversy around the Netflix drama is sure to resurface. However, as the teaser makes clear, the adaptation had a profound impact on the cast and crew. 13 Reasons Why fans are likely in the same boat, feeling both excited and reluctant to watch the final batch of episodes.
13 Reasons Why season 4 will release Friday, June 5 on Netflix.
