New 13 Reasons Why Photos Preview Chilling Season 2 Moments

in the event you thought things at Liberty High would be toning down right now that we've heard all of Hannah Baker's tapes, think again. Right after dropping an ominous Polaroid-filled teaser, Netflix has released the opening stills from Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why — and so they are intense.


because the Netflix synopsis describes, the second season will deal with the aftermath of Hannah's death as her friend and relative start their healing process. For the Bakers, that demonstrates taking the school to court — which also means the teen stars of the tapes will probably head to the trial as well. Nevertheless there's one individual who doesn't want that, and they'll go to excellent lengths to create ensure their "sickening secret" isn't made public.


In the newly released pictures, we get two glimpses of the courthouse scene with a stoic Olivia Baker (Kate Walsh) among a mob of reporters, and a heartbreaking Jessica Davis (Alisha Boe) taking the witness stand and holding up pictures accusing her of being "a drunk" as well as a "slut."


There's also a tense shot of school counselor Mr. Porter (Derek Luke) pushing Bryce Walker (Justin Prentice) up against the wall — which probably has something to do with Mr. Porter's unobserved guilt over Hannah's death and Bryce's history of sexual assault.


Another harrowing snap shows Tony Padilla (Christian Navarro) crying into a new character's shoulder — Caleb, played by RJ Brown — after the rear window of his beloved vehicle was smashed.


There is one constant via chaos: Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) can still flash a quietly inquisitive look better than anyone.


Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why premieres May 18 on Netflix.