Webparents need to know that 13 reasons why is a netflix drama based on the popular young adult novel thirteen reasons why by jay asher and that explores a teen's motivations. Web13 reasons why is diverse, representing the shift shown in the wave of new media featuring multicultural casts. Created by brian yorkey. With dylan minnette, christian navarro, alisha boe, brandon flynn. Follows teenager clay jensen, in his quest to uncover the story. Webread 13 reasons why reviews from parents on common sense media. Become a member to write your own review. Webaccording to common sense media, kids who have seen the series say that 14 is the appropriate age for teens to watch it, whereas parents feel age 16 was. Webparents need to know that 13 reasons why is an intense, dark drama based on jay asher's popular young adult novel. The first season explores the motivations that led hannah baker (katherine langford), a troubled teen, to die by suicide.