Netflix Announces New Support Resources for ’13 Reasons Why’ Season 2, But Doesn’t Mention ‘Suicide’
Ahead of season 2 of controversial teen suicide drama “13 Reasons Why,” Netflix has announced new sensitivity measures to address the real life issues the show dramatizes. In a statement released by Netflix, the platform said the show has had a positive influence for its young viewers, according to a study commissioned by Netflix. The second season will feature a custom intro at the beginning of each, season, an expanded list of resources on the show’s website, and a new after show special featuring the actors out of character.
When “13 Reasons Why” premiered last April, it was initially hailed as a well-crafted teen drama with a nuanced take on sensitive issues. Slowly, criticism came rolling in that the show based around a teen girl’s suicide note in the form of tapes she left behind could be romanticizing suicide. (IndieWire was one of the first to make this claim...
When “13 Reasons Why” premiered last April, it was initially hailed as a well-crafted teen drama with a nuanced take on sensitive issues. Slowly, criticism came rolling in that the show based around a teen girl’s suicide note in the form of tapes she left behind could be romanticizing suicide. (IndieWire was one of the first to make this claim...
- 3/21/2018
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
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