[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”26394″ img_size=”800×450″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Netflix has announced that they will alter the Hannah Baker suicide scene in the 13 Reasons Why due to controversy surrounding the scene. This is what Netflix had to say regarding the changes,
“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,” Netflix said in a statement Tuesday. “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.”
Netflix also added,
“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 best-selling book did before us,” Yorkey, who also serves as showrunner, said in a statement Tuesday. “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.”
For me personally, topics like these are important for everyone to know, but for most people, I think the stronger the topic the harder they want to deny it or not see the light of day. I also, understand that a lot of people can be sensitive about these types of topics.
That is what I think at least. What are your thoughts? Comment down below or at Geek Vibes Nation, AJ_GeekVibes.
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