13 Reasons Why was able to stay topical in Season 3 without a suicide storyline

The Hollywood Reporter

The Bryce Walker murder mystery seems like a smart pivot for the Netflix teen series. "The third season unveils the dysfunction of Bryce's upbringing to show how he comes from a line of abusive men and neglected parenting, while also spreading out to show how all of the main characters have been hurt in his wake," says Jackie Strause. "In doing so, the series tackles everything from mental health to suicide and depression, violence and bullying, sexuality, drug use, trauma and PTSD, sexual assault, abortion and immigration." ALSO: 13 Reasons Why star Christian Navarro dedicates Season 3 to immigrant families who were separated.