The Summary

Finally we tackle the show that’s got everyone talking. The boys weigh in on whether the show is a fair portrayal of mental illness, thoughts on the main characters and if all the hype is actually deserved.

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The Questions

(Matt): Do you think the show is deserving of the hype or is the hype just a knee jerk reaction to the subject matter? (3:35) (Mike): Why on earth wasn’t this made as a movie? (10:43) (Matt): What lesson would you most try to impart onto your teenage kid to get them through highschool? (18:22) (Mike): Where do you draw the line with saying that this does more harm than good? (24:05) (Matt): Does the show glorify suicide? (32:06) (Mike): If you had a kid that was struggled with depression and insisted on watching the show because all of their friends were watching it, what would say to them? (33:18) (Matt): Who are the best and worst characters in the show? (39:14) (Mike): What do you think of the comment Katherine Langford (who plays Hannah made in the featurette that a photo taken out of context, spun a certain way can destroy a person? (44:02) (Matt): What is your biggest take away from the sexual assault content? (50:15) (Mike): Could the second season possibly handle a school shooting in the right way? (53:40)

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