Netflix klipper bort selvmordsscenen fra 13 Reasons Why

Den kontroversielle selvmordsscenen i Netflix-serien 13 Reasons Why, hvor hovedpersonen blør i hjel i et badekar med oppkuttede armer, vil nå bli fjernet fra serien. I følge Hollywood Reporter kommer scenen fra den første sesongen - en scene som Netflix tidligere har forsvart - til å hoppe direkte til foreldrenes reaksjon. Dette sier Netflix om saken:

"We've heard from many young people that '13 Reasons Why' encouraged them to start conversations about difficult issues like depression and suicide and get help—often for the first time. As we prepare to launch season three later this summer, we've been mindful about the ongoing debate around the show. So on the advice of medical experts, including Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, we've decided with creator Brian Yorkey and the producers to edit the scene in which Hannah takes her own life from season one."

Showrunner Brian Yorkey kommenterte også saken:

"It was our hope, in making '13 Reasons Why' into a television show, to tell a story that would help young viewers feel seen and heard, and encourage empathy in all who viewed it, much as the bestselling book did before us. Our creative intent in portraying the ugly, painful reality of suicide in such graphic detail in season one was to tell the truth about the horror of such an act, and make sure no one would ever wish to emulate it. But as we ready to launch season three, we have heard concerns about the scene from Dr. Christine Moutier at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and others, and have agreed with Netflix to re-edit it. No one scene is more important than the life of the show, and its message that we must take better care of each other. We believe this edit will help the show do the most good for the most people while mitigating any risk for especially vulnerable young viewers."

Streamingkjempen kommer også til å følge med på diverse medier for å fjerne klipp som viser selvmordsscenen.