Despite Netflix removing Hannah Baker’s controversial scene in 13 Reasons Why, fans who have witnessed it in 2017 are still traumatized by her s**cide.
It’s been eight years since Netflix released 13 Reasons Why, the series that nearly traumatized its viewers due to scenes depicting s*icide, violence, and the like. Who would ever forget the bathtub scene where Hannah Baker took her own life? Or that broomstick scene in Season 2 that almost turned our stomachs upside down?
There were so many triggering moments in this show that even years after it aired on the streaming platform, the memory of them still gives us shivers. Because of the backlash, Netflix and a voluntary health organization have agreed to edit and remove one controversial scene.
Dylan Minnette and Katherine Langford in 13 Reasons Why / Credits: Netflix
Netflix removed Hannah Baker’s s**cide scene in 13 Reasons Why
Fans first heard Katherine Langford’s Hannah Baker’s story in 13 Reasons Why back on March 31, 2017, in a series of tapes she recorded before she took her own life. Through these tapes, she detailed the reasons why she chose to die by s**cide.
Her best friend, Dylan Minnette’s Clay Jensen, would have to listen to these tape recordings to find out the people on the list—and if he was one of them.
In the final episode of Season 1, viewers witnessed Hannah take her own life, which was portrayed in a very explicit manner, showing her taking a razor and slitting her wrists. Later on, she was found lifeless in the tub by her mother.
Katherine Langford in 13 Reasons Why / Credits: Netflix
The long, grueling scene left a lasting impact on the audience. Now, two years after the original premiere and ahead of Season 3’s release, the scene was cut for good. It only showed Hannah looking at the mirror before transitioning to her parents’ reaction.
In a statement, Netflix revealed it had omitted the scene (via The Hollywood Reporter):
On the advice of medical experts, including Dr. Christine Moutier, chief medical officer at the American Foundation for S**cide 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.
The decision was supported by mental health advocates and organizations. The show ran for four seasons from 2017 to 2020. It received mixed reviews from both critics and fans, and it was also allegedly associated with the significant increase in s**cide rates in the US.
Hannah Baker’s death was still vivid in many fans’ memories
Katherine Langford in 13 Reasons Why / Credits: Netflix
While Netflix has removed Hannah’s controversial scene, many viewers who have witnessed the unedited version still remember it as clear as day, leaving them scarred for life. Read their tweets below:
i was unfortunately a viewer of the original bathtub scene….trauma https://t.co/mHuHil78y5
— jaden💭 (@BEYSCAPIST) March 31, 2025
I was in 6th grade.. and watched that scene
— ًmia 🛼 (@wyliescollette) March 31, 2025
Wait that scene was removed or something? I remember watching it as a sophomore in highschool and it was ROUGH ngl
— Red (@ReddestRanger) March 31, 2025
Thou shall never forget. Remember that too, was surprised they had it in there but wasn’t surprised they went back and edited it.
— NeoX5 (@NeoX5) March 31, 2025
That bathtub scene still haunts me to this day
— 💕 Cici 💕 (@CiciiLovesYou) April 1, 2025
There are still video clips of the scene making the rounds on the Internet, so those who have not seen the original version should practice caution when scrolling on their feeds.
13 Reasons Why is currently available to watch on Netflix.
