Jay Asher himself has confirmed that My So-Called Life was a big influence on him while he was writing Thirteen Reasons Why. "The tone of that show was constantly in mind while writing that book," he wrote in 2012. "I played the soundtrack repeatedly to set the right atmosphere." Thus, it should come as no surprise that we're recommending the '90s one-season staple for those who (shame!) haven't seen it yet. It's also set in high school and features a cast of talented young folks. In fact, Wilson Cruz got his start playing Rickie Vasquez on My So-Called Life, and he stars in 13 Reasons Why as Dennis Vasquez, the Bakers' lawyer.
Watch it on Hulu.
