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Netflix have removed the controversial suicide scene from 13 Reasons Why

Netflix have removed a scene from hit Netflix Original series 13 Reasons Why.

The streaming service have removed the scene in which lead character Hannah takes her own life mid-way through the series.

“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.

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“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.”

Now the scene jumps from Hannah, played by Katerine Langford, looking at herself in a mirror to her parents’ reaction.

The decision has been met with praise from some viewers.

When the series first aired, many expressed that they felt the scene was unnecessarily graphic.

Lorna Fraser, Executive Lead Samaritans’ Media Advisory Service, said: “We welcome Netflix’s decision to edit out the suicide scene from the first season of 13 Reasons Why.”

“We raised our concerns over the content and have been working with the Netflix team here in the UK to provide advice on the safe portrayal of suicide, including viewer support and signposting to helplines such as Samaritans.”

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“While covering difficult topics in drama can help to increase understanding and encourage people to seek help, it’s important this is done in a responsible way, due to the evidenced risks associated with covering this topic in the media.”

“Programme makers should always seek advice from experts on the portrayal of suicide, to ensure any risk to vulnerable viewers is minimised. Samaritans publishes Media Guidelines for Reporting Suicide and has been working with UK media for over two decades, providing advice on how to cover this topic safely.”

However, others disagree with the move, claiming that the censorship of such a scene is not appropriate.

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