The conversations about 13 Reasons Why and its suitability for young viewers and the television landscape at large continues, but Netflix will address at least one concern: Content warnings.
The show, which dropped March 31, will now contain an overall warning advising viewer discretion for potentially troubling content.
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In a press release, Netflix said:
In April, mental health organization Headspace warned viewers against watching the show, describing the content as "dangerous" and "risky," while the National Association of School Psychologists recommended young viewers at risk not watch the show due to its explicit depictions of death by suicide and numerous triggers including bullying and assault. Read more...
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