13 Reasons Why concluded with one final tragedy — here's why Justin's death on 13 Reasons Why was the show's biggest mistake. So, how did Justin Foley die? Played by Brandon Flynn, the character of Foley was an integral part of 13 Reasons Why. He was the first to be mentioned on Hannah's tapes, and he was named and shamed twice as contributing to her suicide. The first came when he shared a lewd photo of her, erroneously exacerbating a rumor. The second time was infinitely more serious — when he stood by as Bryce Walker raped Jessica Davis. Justin served as an antagonist throughout 13 Reasons Why season 1.

By the end of the first season, however, the weight of his choices proved too much for Justin and he spent subsequent seasons actively trying to atone for his mistakes. He never again failed to fight for and protect Jessica, he testified on behalf of Bryce's victims in a court case,...