: The transition to a murder mystery was seen by some as a departure from the show's original purpose, though others found the central mystery engaging.
: Many reviewers felt the season finale made questionable moral choices by having the main group cover up a crime to protect one of their own. 13 Reasons Why Season 3 Netflix Review
Critics and audiences gave the season mixed to negative reviews, with a low rating on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes .
: The introduction of Ani Achola was widely criticized by viewers, who found her narration and sudden integration into the core group to be nonsensical.
