Wayland Town Crier 5/11/17: MetroWest schools warn about ‘13 Reasons Why’. Many local school districts are warning parents about a hit Netflix series critics say glorifies suicide and could trigger emotional reactions from youth struggling with mental illness. Based on a 2007 novel by the same name, “13 Reasons Why” tells the story of 17-year-old Hannah Baker’s suicide. The character leaves behind audiotapes explaining how the actions of 13 people led to her death.