Hannah Baker Might Not Be in '13 Reasons Why'

Shannon Barbour
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Photo credit: Netflix
Photo credit: Netflix

From Cosmopolitan

Excuse me while I go cry into a pillow because Katherine Langford, who plays Hannah Baker in 13 Reasons Why, might not be in the next season of Netflix's most popular show. On Friday, Langford posted a picture of a chalkboard on Instagram and wrote a mysterious caption that makes it sound like she won't be back next season.

"Hannah...I love you...and I let you go" Those are the words I was able to say six months ago, and now can finally share with you...As most of you know @13reasonswhy was my first ever job and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to tell Hannah's story so fully in season 1, and to be asked back for a season 2. Thankyou to @netflix @paramountpics @anoncontent , the incredible producers, creatives, cast and crew for making these last 2 years so special. And to all of you here - Thankyou for filling my life with love and light 🙏 This show will always be a special part of my life, and regardless of whether Hannah is there or not, I know that I will continue to strive to do work that is meaningful and has a positive impact - whether that be in film, music, or any other form of art. There is a lot coming up this next year, and I can't wait to share it with you 💖 #hannahbaker

A post shared by KATHERINE LANGFORD (@katherinelangford) on May 25, 2018 at 9:59am PDT

Um... that sounds an awful like a goodbye post, doesn't it? Technically, Langford didn't write that she absolutely won't be in the next season, but things don't look too hopeful at the moment.

SPOILER ALERT: Even though Langford's character committed suicide in the first season, she was still present in season two and interacted with some of the characters as a ghost. Since there is a way for the show to include Langford even after her character has passed, it's so sad to think that she won't be included at all.

In a recent Entertainment Weekly article, Langford said:

"For me, we told Hannah's story so fully in season one. And in a way, doing that scene in episode 13, I've so often referred to it as it was the hardest scene because it's the scene where I had to let her go. I think coming back this season was challenging because it was playing her but not really her. The challenge was when you tell a character's story so fully, and then you have to come back as a version of her that's filtered through other people's eyes; that required a lot of trust."

OK, that doesn't make me feel any better!

Of course, just because she's not there physically, that doesn't mean Langford's character won't still have an affect on her classmates. But it would still be nice to see some flashbacks or something with her in it. Give us something, Netflix!

If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Crisis Text Line is also available; text REASON to 741741. You can find additional support, services, and resources at 13ReasonsWhy.info.

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