Behind the scenes of Netflix's decision to remove 13 Reasons Why's graphic Season 1 suicide scene

The Wall Street Journal

This week's decision to alter the scene followed months of "internal discussion at Netflix over the research regarding 13 Reasons Why and suicide rates, and the value of making a change in a show so long after it premiered," reports Joe Flint. He adds: "Netflix didn’t make the changes lightly, and people familiar with the company’s thinking stressed that this decision shouldn’t be seen as a sign of broader concerns about the editorial freedom the platform gives its creative partners. A person close to 13 Reasons Why said the episode likely wouldn’t have been changed if (creator Brian) Yorkey and the creative team hadn’t agreed with the decision."