Here’s a guide to the cast and characters of 13 Reasons Why season 3. The first season of Netflix’s often controversial teen drama premiered in 2017 and revolved around high school students Hannah Baker (Katherine Langston) and Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) in the aftermath of Hannah’s suicide after being bullied and sexually assaulted.
The second season of 13 Reasons Why centered around a legal battle between Hannah’s parents and her school Liberty High, delving deeper into the school’s culture of bullying and rape. It concluded with another bullying victim – Tyler Downs – being talked out of committing a mass school shooting by Clay. The show was renewed for another series last year and Netflix’s season 3 trailer suggests the focus will be the murder of Bryce Walker – the student responsible for the rape of Hannah and other female classmates.
Here’s a reminder of who’s who in the 13 Reasons Why cast – including returning cast members and new characters viewers will meet during season 3.
Dylan Minnette – Clay Jensen
In the first two seasons, Clay was focused on seeking justice for Hannah but also stumbled on a larger conspiracy of silence at Liberty High involving Hannah’s rapist Bryce Walker and his fellow jocks. Clay will come under suspicion for Bryce’s murder in season 3.
Christian Navarro – Tony Padilla
Tony is a close friend of Clay and Hannah and was the person Hannah entrusted with distributing her tapes in 13 Reasons Why season 1. Last season, Tony started a new relationship with boxing trainer Caleb and was last seen driving Tyler away from the scene of his would-be school shooting.
Alisha Boe – Jessica Davis
Jessica started attending Liberty High at the same time as Hannah and the two were friends until falling out prior to her suicide. She’s in an on-off again relationship with fellow classmate Justin Foley and spent season 2 coming to terms with being raped by Bryce.
Devin Druid – Tyler Down
School outcast Tyler Down’s behavior took a worrying turn at the end of season 1 when he was seen hoarding guns and ammunition. After being raped by bullying jock Montgomery de la Cruz in season 2 he attempted a school shooting but was talked down by Clay.
Brandon Flynn – Justin Foley
Justin comes from an abusive family and was Jessica’s boyfriend in season 1 of 13 Reasons Why. By season 2, Justin was homeless and using heroin until Clay found him and the Jensen family adopted him.
Justin Prentice – Bryce Walker
An all-round nasty piece of work, jock Bryce Walker was responsible for the rape of a number of Liberty High students – Hannah, Jessica and Chloe included. In season 3 it’s revealed he’s been murdered and the mystery of his killer will be a major plot.
Brenda Strong – Nora Walker
Brenda Strong has been promoted to series regular, so viewers will be seeing more of her character Nora Walker – mother of Bryce – in season 3.
Timothy Granaderos – Montgomery de la Cruz
Another new series regular Timothy Granaderos’ character Montgomery de la Cruz will feature more prominently in season 3, possibly as he faces repercussions for his assault of Tyler.
Grace Saif – Ani Achola
13 Reasons Why cast newcomer Grace Saif will be playing season 3’s new character Ani Achola. Not much is known about Ani but it’s thought that she is the narrator of season 3 and therefore an important character.
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