'13 Reasons Why' Gets Trigger Warnings

Netflix is taking action in response to the recent criticisms against 13 Reasons Why.

The streaming services has upped its trigger warnings for the teen drama based on Jay Asher's best-selling book of the same name, which centers on Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) and the 13 cassette tapes she leaves behind after committing suicide.

While the first-year drama has been praised for bringing awareness to traumas facing teens including suicide and sexual assault, it has also faced criticism for its graphic portrayal of both, particularly when the Hannah character takes her own life in the series. Many have argued that the show glorifies suicide and doesn't offer an alternative to it.

In reaction to these concerns, Netflix issued a statement Monday saying that it is adding more warnings to the series. In addition to the warnings that were already in place for the three episodes that feature graphic rape scenes and Baker's suicide, a new warning card will precede the beginning of the series.

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13 Reasons Why stars Dylan Minnette and Katherine Langford.