Netflix's teen drama 13 Reasons Why, based on the YA novel of the same name by Jay Asher and executive produced by Selena Gomez, premieres March 31.

The highly anticipated series will draw a lot of attention due to its stars (Katherine Langford and Dylan Minnette), its celebrity producer, and of course, the engrossing plot. When teen Hannah (Langord) takes her life, she leaves behind tapes explaining the 13 reasons she decided to do so. Her classmate Clay (Minnette) takes it upon himself to confront the individuals that led to Hannah's demise.

Before you sit down to binge the series, read on for many factoids about 13 Reasons Why-and the book that inspired it-that will impress your friends.