13 Reasons Why Season 3 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated shows of the year and the fans are eagerly waiting for this dark series to kick-off on the streaming giant Netflix. The wait is finally over for the Indian viewers as the Season 3 premiered on August 23, 12.30 pm with all the thirteen episodes available for streaming. Earlier, the trailer of 13 Reasons Why Season 3 landed on August 14 and the plot of the new season revolved around the murder of Bryce Walker, the antagonist of the previous two seasons. The main cast includes the likes of Dylan Minnette (Clay Jensen), Christian Navarro (Tony Padilla), Brandon Flynn (Justin Foley), Justin Prentice (Bryce Walker) and Alisha Boe (Jessica Davis). Hannah Baker, played by Katherine Langford, whose suicide was the focus of the previous seasons, won't be returning for the third season. 13 Reasons Why: Katherine Langford and Dylan Minnette’s Teen Drama Renewed for Fourth and Final Season at Netflix

Thanks to the themes of suicide, depression, bullying and even school shootouts, 13 Reasons Why is one of the most controversial shows on Netflix. Previously, Netflix confirmed it had edited 13 Reasons Why's controversial suicide scene from season one after consulting with experts. In a statement, Netflix said: "We've heard from many young people that 13 Reasons Why encouraged them to start conversations about difficult issues like depression and suicide and get help – often for the first time." As we prepare to launch season three later this summer, we've been mindful about the ongoing debate around the show." 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Final Trailer: Dylan Minnette’s Clay Jensen Finds Himself to be a Prime Suspect in the Bryce Walker Murder Mystery (Watch Video)

13 Reasons Why season 1 premiered on March 2017. Its plotline revolved around the 17-year-old Hannah Baker, who leaves 13 audio tapes with her schoolmateTony Padilla before she ends her own life. The tapes, that discloses her motivations to kill herself, is passed on to the 13 individuals, who as indicated by her are responsible for her demise. It was based on the novel by the same name, written by Jay Asher. The show went beyond the novel in the second season that revolved around the courtroom drama involving the trial of Bryce Walker, accused of raping Hannah. The third season will follow the murder investigation of Bryce Walker. So how excited are you about the new season of 13 Reasons Why? Let us know in the comment section below.

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