Controversial Suicide Scene Cut From '13 Reasons Why' Netflix has announced their decision to remove the graphic suicide scene in the first season of ’13 Reasons Why.’ The show, centered around the suicide of character Hannah Baker, has long been criticized for romanticizing suicide. Show creator Brian Yorkey said in a statement that although the intention of the scene was to portray the “ugly, painful reality of suicide,” he has heard the "concerns about the scene” and understands the necessity of removing it. Brian Yorkey, via statement Suicide prevention advocates have praised the decision, with a number of organizations having released a joint statement. via 'The Hollywood Reporter' Season three of ’13 Reasons Why’ is set to be released this summer, with no official date announced yet.
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