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In addition, the streaming service has revealed that season three (13 episodes) will debut on Friday, August 23rd. It picks up eight months after the conclusion of season two. Here’s the third season premiere announcement, as well as a video teaser:

13 Reasons Why Season 3 Launches August 23 2019 on Netflix

Eight months after preventing Tyler from committing an unthinkable act at Spring Fling, Clay, Tony, Jessica, Alex, Justin, and Zach find ways to shoulder the burden of the cover-up together while helping Tyler move toward recovery. But when the aftermath of a tumultuous Homecoming game culminates in the disappearance of a football player, and Clay finds himself under police scrutiny, it’s up to a shrewd outsider to steer the group through an investigation that threatens to lay bare everyone’s deepest secrets. The stakes are raised in this riveting third season of 13 Reasons Why, as the consequences of even the most well-intended actions can alter a life forever.

Season 3 Cast: Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen, Brandon Flynn as Justin Foley, Justin Prentice as Bryce Walker, Alisha Boe as Jessica Davis, Christian Navarro as Tony Padilla, Miles Heizer as Alex Standall, Devin Druid as Tyler Down, Ross Butler as Zach Dempsey, Timothy Granaderos as Montgomery de la Cruz, Anne Winters as Chloe, Steven Weber as Principle Bowen, Brenda Strong as Mrs. Walker, Amy Hargreaves as Mrs. Jensen and introducing Grace Saif as Ani.

Created by: Brian Yorkey (Tony Award, Pulitzer Prize)
Executive Producers: Brian Yorkey, Joy Gorman, Mandy Teefey, Kristel Laiblin, and Selena Gomez
Season 3 Episodes: 13 x 60
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SPOILER ALERT: The trailer reveals a major character’s death.

What do you think? Will you be watching season three of 13 Reasons Why on Netflix? Do you think that the series ending with season four is a good idea or, would you have potentially watched season five?