Girlfriend
  • News
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Life and Advice
  • Entertainment
  • Role Model Search
  • Dolly Doctor
  • Video
Girlfriend
  • News
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Life and Advice
  • Entertainment
  • Role Model Search
  • Dolly Doctor
  • Video
  1. Home
  2. Entertainment

What's the deal with the new 13 Reasons Why narrator?

It was all just a mess. - by Milly Haddrick
  • 27 Aug 2019

13 Reasons Why is potentially the most controversial TV show on Netflix, with its graphic subject matter that touches on themes like mental health, teen suicide and rape, it's somehow now managed to draw criticism for a whole different reason - the new narrator. 

Who is she and why is she new the voice of 13 Reasons Why? 

Season three is essentially an extended murder mystery, and follows new character Ani (Grace Saif), who gets close to fellow Liberty High student  Bryce Walker (Justin Prentice), the boy who raped both Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) and Jessica (Alisha Boe) as well as did a whole lot of other messed up things. 

WATCH: 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Final Trailer - Who Killed Bryce Walker?

The new narrator, Ani, is a confusing mess and doesn't add any more depth to the story, nor does she give viewers greater insight into what's going down. 

13 reasons why
Netflix

Ani acts as Bryce's 'redeemer' throughout the series, even though after the horror of season one and season two, it would be hard to see Bryce with any humanity. 

While Ani claims to "know things about people", she immediately cements herself as team 'Bryce', which is an interesting decision, considering we have not met Ani prior to this season and feel like we've missed out on a lot of backstory. 

13 reasons why
Netflix

Her motives - befriending Clay only to accuse him of murder as well as her treatment of Jessica - are as odd as they are conflicting and just leave us with an odd taste in our mouths. 

Frankly, it was weird. 

Twitter had a lot of reactions, with some people even calling for the show to be made sans Ani. 

jessyca on Twitter
Mavi tauzen on Twitter
Fine Chynna ✨🍯 on Twitter

Need help? Call Lifeline on 131 114, visit www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/get-help-home, or call beyondblue on 1300 224 636.

You may also visit 13reasonswhy.info

  • Entertainment
  • 13 Reasons Why
Milly Haddrick
Milly Haddrick
Milly is the Digital Content Editor for Entertainment. A devout tea and chocolate enthusiast, Milly is a lover of all things pop culture (with a little dash of politics).

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%

Recommended to you

Sophie Monk drops another epic Love Island trailer
Watch 1:00

Sophie Monk drops another epic Love Island trailer

{headline}

{headline}

Ever So Beautifully, Tommy Dorfman Revealed She Is Trans

Ever So Beautifully, Tommy Dorfman Revealed She Is Trans

Katherine Langford just dropped her first-ever song with Netflix’s ‘Cursed’ theme

Katherine Langford just dropped her first-ever song with Netflix’s ‘Cursed’ theme

This is what Dylan Minnette wants to happen in '13 Reasons Why' season 5

This is what Dylan Minnette wants to happen in '13 Reasons Why' season 5

Did Bryce Walker deserve what happened to him in season 3 of '13 Reasons Why'?

Did Bryce Walker deserve what happened to him in season 3 of '13 Reasons Why'?

{headline}

{headline}

'13 Reasons Why' star shares what he wants for Monty

'13 Reasons Why' star shares what he wants for Monty

Hidden details you may have missed in '13 Reasons Why' season 3

Hidden details you may have missed in '13 Reasons Why' season 3

Tony Padilla is definitely going to jail in '13 Reasons Why' season 4 and we aren't okay with it

Tony Padilla is definitely going to jail in '13 Reasons Why' season 4 and we aren't okay with it

{headline}

{headline}

'13 Reasons Why' fans figure out the biggest Monty mystery of the season

'13 Reasons Why' fans figure out the biggest Monty mystery of the season

13 reasons why star Christian Navarro might be Prince Eric and we are not ok

13 reasons why star Christian Navarro might be Prince Eric and we are not ok

'13 Reasons Why' actress Grace Saif quits social media after being heavily bullied

'13 Reasons Why' actress Grace Saif quits social media after being heavily bullied

OMG the FINAL trailer for '13 Reasons Why' has just landed!

OMG the FINAL trailer for '13 Reasons Why' has just landed!

EVERYONE thinks Tony Padilla kills Bryce Walker in '13 Reasons Why' season 3 because of this post

EVERYONE thinks Tony Padilla kills Bryce Walker in '13 Reasons Why' season 3 because of this post

13 Reasons Why drops intense first trailer for season 3 and a major character dies

13 Reasons Why drops intense first trailer for season 3 and a major character dies

Netflix removes suicide scene from 13 Reasons Why

Netflix removes suicide scene from 13 Reasons Why

Girlfriend
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • New Idea
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • New Idea food
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • 7plus
  • 7News
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • The West Australian
  • Perth Now
  • 7mate
  • 7Sport
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Girlfriend

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%