“We have heard concern from those who feel the series should carry additional advisories,” the streaming service said in a statement.
In the month since its release, Netflix's 13 Reasons Why has been highly debated, both praised and criticized for its portrayal of high schoolers grappling with suicide and rape.
The series tells the story of high schooler Hannah Baker who kills herself after being bullied, harassed, and sexually assaulted. She also witnesses a classmate get sexually assaulted by her same perpetrator.
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The series is rated TV-MA for mature audiences, and the episodes that explicitly depict rape and suicide — Episodes 9 ("Tape 7, Side A") and 13 ("Tape 5, Side A") — include warnings before they begin streaming.
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There's also a 30-minute documentary following the show, 13 Reasons Why: Beyond the Reasons, that mentions http://ift.tt/2oPW9Yd as a resource for viewers who might need help.
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A lot of viewers have expressed a desire for the series to have more trigger warnings.
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