13 Reasons Why season 4: The scene you can no longer watch on Netflix after backlash

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We’ve heard from many young people that 13 Reasons Why encouraged them to start conversations about difficult issues like depression and suicide and get help—often for the first time,” Netflix said after announcing its decision. So on the advice of medical experts, including Dr Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, we’ve decided with creator Brian Yorkey and the producers to edit the scene in which Hannah takes her own life from season one.” The series centres on 17-year-old high school student Hannah Baker who dies by suicide, leaving behind 13 cassette tapes for 13 different people she felt were instrumental in her decision. Following Netflix’s announcement, Lorna Fraser from Samaritans said: “We welcome Netflix’s decision to edit out the suicide scene from the first season of 13 Reasons Why. People can contact Samaritans for free from any phone at any time of the day or night on 116 123, or email [email protected] or go to www.samaritans.org to find details of your nearest branch of Samaritans.” In response to the criticism of the show, writer Nic Sheff penned an open letter in response to the criticism, explaining the decision to show Baker’s suicide in graphic detail.