I don't recall how I got introduced to this series on NetFlix. If I recall correctly, a friend recommended it after my wife and I lamented that we were finished with our current binge, waiting for Games of Thrones to come back, and wanting to watch a new series.

Spoiler: I read the book after watching the series. The book presents a better story...NetFlix tried to work too many modern, controversial topics into the series: lesbian interaction, two "gay" dads, etc. The series is kind of an "over the top" presentation of one girl's determination to end her life after a series of disappointments. Most of these disappointments stem from guys who abused boundaries.

While it has been a few years since I taught high school, I found the drama to be very contrived. I have no doubt that teenagers do experience depressive episodes - but the minutiae bordered on ridiculous for much of the series. Perhaps the ubiquitous nature of technology really does erupt in viral communication all over a high school once an elicit photo has been produced. Somehow I doubt it. I recall teens being very clique oriented and so worried about how each was perceived.

You will get sucked in...I would say it's a solid B- series.