Netflix has decided to edit out a controversial scene from the first season of 13ReasonsWhy.
of Katherine Langford's character, Hannah, which served as the catalyst for the plot of the story. The lengthy scene, in which the teenage character kills herself in a bathtub, has been entirely removed, leaving only the ensuing scene in which her parents find her body after the fact.
Shortly after Netflix announced the news, Yorkey shared his own statement expressing support for the decision and explaining the intent behind the disturbing scene in the context of the story.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," Yorkey shared."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 1 was to tell the truth about the horror of such an act, and make sure no one would ever wish to emulate it," Yorkey added."But as we ready to launch Season 3, we have heard concerns about the scene… and have agreed with Netflix to re-edit it."
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