13 REASONS WHY CONTROVERSY EXPLAINED
Since its release on March 31, 2017, Netflix's 13 Reasons Why has become one of the most buzzed-about shows of the year: a cult favorite YA novel-turned-highly-bingeable small-screen series, with the imprimatur of producer Selena Gomez and a storyline made for discussion on social media. But with popularity comes controversy, one that has only gotten fiercer as 13 Reasons Why racks up tweets, shares, and online think pieces to go with its growing audience. With its portrayal of a myriad of complex issues including bullying, sexual assault, and self-harm -- including a graphic scene which depicts one character's suicide onscreen and in disturbing detail -- the Netflix series has been scrutinized and condemned by critics who feel that its content is inappropriate for young viewers. Katherine Langford, 13 Reasons Why The backlash began when some mental health advocates argued that 13 Reasons Why was guilty of glamorizing teen suicide an...
