The controversial show about teen suicide millions of your friends on Twitter are talking about is getting increased content warnings.
The move is the latest in the conversation about the Netflix original program "13 Reasons Why", coming as a response to the backlash and concern about the show's suitability for young viewers.
The streamer released a statement Monday promising to "add an additional viewer warning card before the first episode." It has also "strengthened the messaging and resource language in the existing cards for episodes that contain graphic subject matter, including the URL 13ReasonsWhy.info."
Mental health organisations in Australia reported increased calls and emails since the program's launch in March. In April, New Zealand's classification body ruled that Netflix would have to display a clear warning for the entire series as well as individual episodes, branding it with the region's first ever RP18 rating. The new classification -- created for the program -- recommends people under the age of 18 watch the program only under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
(Score: 2) by Taibhsear on Wednesday May 03 2017, @02:54PM (2 children)
Oddly enough the only warnings I've seen about this show are from friends warning me it's a big ol' pile of shite and not to watch. I have heard from literally no one that liked it so far.
(Score: 2) by DeathMonkey on Wednesday May 03 2017, @06:05PM (1 child)
I liked it.
It reminded me of a Film Noir detective story. You don't really know if the protagonist is the good-guy or not. He repeatedly gets the crap beaten out of him.
Somewhat like Brick [imdb.com] which was also a highschool/detective crossover.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday May 04 2017, @05:12AM
Brick was fucking awesome.
I think that was the first time I noticed the kid from 3rd rock from the sun was a really good actor.