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A watchdog group asks Netflix to pull ’13 Reasons Why’

/ 05:57 PM May 22, 2018

This image released by Netflix shows, from left, Christian Navarro, Dylan Minnette and Brandon Flynn in “13 Reasons Why.” Netflix has canceled the premiere of its second season of the teen drama “13 Reasons Why” because of Friday’s school shooting near Houston. The first season of “13 Reasons Why” drew criticism for its graphic depiction of a teenager’s suicide. The second season will focus on the aftermath of the girl’s death, and reportedly includes a storyline about thwarted school shooting. (Beth Dubber/Netflix via AP)

NEW YORK  — A media watchdog group is calling on Netflix to pull its “13 Reasons Why” series because of potentially harmful content.

The Parents Television Council in the United States describes the second season of the series as “a ticking time bomb to teens and children.” It wants both seasons yanked.

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A request for comment from Netflix wasn’t immediately returned Monday.

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The first season of “13 Reasons Why” included a graphic depiction of a teen’s suicide. The second season includes a story line about a student’s thwarted plans to shoot up a school dance.|

The conservative council claims 1.4 million members and is dedicated to curbing sex, violence and profanity on TV and in other media. In the past, it has opposed shows such as “Glee,” ”The Mick,” ”Scream Queens” and “The Real O’Neals.” MKH

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