The 15 Most Controversial TV Shows Of All Time

 13 Reasons Why

When Netflix released the show 13 Reasons Why, which followed a high school student who commits suicide and then leaves tapes behind explaining why she chose to take her own life, the streaming service naturally faced some major controversy. Mental health experts, parents, and teachers were concerned that the show glorified suicide and could be dangerous for teens who are facing similar issues as the leading character, Hannah. Following the show’s release, there was reportedly a rise in suicide-related searches on the Internet, and two California teens who committed suicide after watching the show. In spite of concerns, the show was renewed for a second season, and Netflix released a statement claiming that it has taken precautions to help protect vulnerable viewers. “We have heard from many viewers that 13 Reasons Why has opened up a dialogue among parents, teens, schools and mental health advocates around the difficult topics depicted in the show,” the statement read. “We have heard from many viewers that 13 Reasons Why has opened up a dialogue among parents, teens, schools and mental health advocates around the difficult topics depicted in the show.”