May 25, 2019 at 05:10AM
Note: This article discusses topics including rape, sexual assault and violence that some readers may find upsetting.
13 Reasons Why star Anne Winters, who plays cheerleader Chloe in the Netflix series, has admitted that she could "barely watch" the controversial rape scene in season two.
Netflix
The second season of the teen drama saw Tyler Down (Devin Druid) brutally sexually assaulted, as Montgomery de la Cruz (Timothy Granaderos) sodomised him with a mop handle. The scene was met with disgust by a number of viewers.
Now, speaking to The Radio Times, Winters has said she understands why the scene caused so much controversy, admitting that she'll never watch it again.
"It was very graphic. I could barely watch it honestly," she said. "It was very disturbing. I could see how that provoked a lot of controversy to be honest.
"At the same time I love being on a show that has so much controversy because it's in everyone's line of conversation, and everyone's talking about it. I think that's great. But that was crazy: that scene is definitely one that I will not watch again."
Amid the controversy, series creator Brian Yorkey defended the scene, saying that he hopes it will lead to people having discussions about bullying.
13 Reasons Why seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch on Netflix.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
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Note: This article discusses topics including rape, sexual assault and violence that some readers may find upsetting.
13 Reasons Why star Anne Winters, who plays cheerleader Chloe in the Netflix series, has admitted that she could "barely watch" the controversial rape scene in season two.
Netflix
The second season of the teen drama saw Tyler Down (Devin Druid) brutally sexually assaulted, as Montgomery de la Cruz (Timothy Granaderos) sodomised him with a mop handle. The scene was met with disgust by a number of viewers.
Now, speaking to The Radio Times, Winters has said she understands why the scene caused so much controversy, admitting that she'll never watch it again.
"It was very graphic. I could barely watch it honestly," she said. "It was very disturbing. I could see how that provoked a lot of controversy to be honest.
"At the same time I love being on a show that has so much controversy because it's in everyone's line of conversation, and everyone's talking about it. I think that's great. But that was crazy: that scene is definitely one that I will not watch again."
Amid the controversy, series creator Brian Yorkey defended the scene, saying that he hopes it will lead to people having discussions about bullying.
13 Reasons Why seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch on Netflix.
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
Want up-to-the-minute entertainment news and features? Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @digitalspy Instagram and Twitter account.