13 REASONS Why fans have begged Netflix to cut a violent rape scene from season two after they deleted season one's controversial suicide.

The series has come under fire for its inclusion of several triggering clips – also including heroin addiction, bullying, and mental illness – throughout its two seasons.

Earlier today the online streaming giant was praised for finally deleting a graphic, three-minute long scene that showed protagonist Hannah taking her own life in the final episode of the first season, which aired two years ago.

However, some fans believe that 13 Reasons Why still has a long way to go before it can be considered safe viewing, questioning why several rape scenes haven't been edited out – especially a particularly graphic one in the final episode of season two.

The episode, titled "Bye", shows yearbook photographer Tyler Down [Devin Druid], get assaulted with a broken mop by evil bully Monty [Timothy Granaderos].

Taking to social media, furious viewers shared their outrage that the upsetting scene survived the edit as they were left wondering why showrunners are so keen to keep it in.

One fan wrote: "Good to delete graphic suicide scene, but what about the graphic rape scene… Disturbing what is considered 'entertainment'."

Another added: "We knew Hannah's suicide was going to be shown because it was expected. But the rape scene wasn't, and it seems I'm not the only one traumatised by it."

A third said: "So they decided to remove the suicide scene, but not all the rape scenes? To me the rape scenes were far more traumatising than the suicide scene."

The show's producer, Brian Yorkey, previously defended the controversial moment, telling Vulture at the time: "As intense as that scene is, and as strong as are or reactions to it may be, it doesn't even come close to the pain experienced by the people who actually go through these things.

"When we talk about something being 'disgusting' or hard to watch, often that means we are attaching shame to the experience.

"We would rather not be confronted with it. We would rather it stay out of our consciousness. This is why these kinds of assaults are under-reported.

"This is why victims have a hard time seeking help. We believe that talking about it is so much better than silence."

Meanwhile, Netflix explained that they had cut Hannah's suicide scene after consulting with professionals following the ongoing debate around the divisive TV show.

They said in a statement: "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."

In response to the edit, Yorkey said: "No one scene is more important than the life of the show, and its message that we must take better care of each other.

"We believe this edit will help the show do the most good for the most people while mitigating any risk for especially vulnerable young viewers."

The revised scene now cuts straight to the moment that Hannah's devastated mum finds her lifeless body as it completely omits how Hannah took her own life.

It follows a study revealing the number of American children killing themselves soared by almost a third after the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why was released.

Almost 200 more youngsters aged ten to 17 took their lives following the hit drama's debut in 2017, US researchers found – with the show being widely accused of glamorising Hannah's tragic death.

It's thought the third series of the hit drama will return in October 2019.

If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems the Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123, or visit Mind’s website.

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