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13 Reasons Why's second season will make some major format changes in the way it deals with Hannah Baker's death.

The first season of Netflix's Young Adult drama series was shaped narratively by a set of audio cassettes left behind by Hannah (Katherine Langford), telling the story of the events leading up to her suicide.

Producers have already been clear about not depicting another suicide or using tapes in the second season, so Digital Spy recently asked showrunner Brian Yorkey about a shift in storytelling for the new season.

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"This year will be 13 different narrators. You are the first to hear that," he shared.

"Here's what I can say and I don't mean to be a tease, but I also do think, I hope that one of the pleasures of watching the first episode will be asking yourself, how is this going to work without the tapes? And whether or not we made it work will be up to every sort of viewer to decide.

"But what we do have that's interesting, I think… the story of Hannah's death and how she died and the way especially her parents pursue justice, and also the way Clay continues to pursue justice for Hannah, that I think provides us a sort of structural idea, that not only provides the engine for 13 episodes, but also the voiceover, which is not cassette tapes, but something different this year."

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He added: "I realise I am being very coy, but I have to be coy."

Yorkey previously confirmed that the crux of the second season will be focused around surviving sexual assault, as well as mental health issues relating to gun culture.

13 Reasons Why's second season debuts on Netflix worldwide on May 18.

Suicide is preventable. Readers who are affected by the issues raised in this story are encouraged to contact Samaritans on 116 123 (www.samaritans.org), or Mind on 0300 123 3393 (www.mind.org.uk). Readers in the US are encouraged to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255 or visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of sexual violence. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.

Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.

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