The decision was welcomed online, though some questioned why it had taken so long, and whether other scenes also needed to be cut from the series.
"As we prepare to launch Season 3 later this summer, we've been mindful about the ongoing debate around the show," the streaming platform said in a statement.
"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 1." In a statement to BuzzFeed News, a spokesperson for the Samaritans said: “We welcome Netflix’s decision to edit out the suicide scene from the first season of“We raised our concerns over the content and have been working with the Netflix team here in the UK to provide advice on the safe portrayal of suicide, including viewer support and signposting to helplines such as Samaritans."
On the general portrayal of suicide in the media, the charity added: “While covering difficult topics in drama can help to increase understanding and encourage people to seek help, it’s important this is done in a responsible way, due to the evidenced risks associated with covering this topic in the media. Programme makers should always seek advice from experts on the portrayal of suicide, to ensure any risk to vulnerable viewers is minimised.
In reaction to this latest development, viewers appear to be divided on the decision with wider discussions on the overall impact of the show.
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