Streaming platform reinforced the alert for triggers involving violence against children
Netflix included a trigger warning at the beginning of the first episode of the fourth season of “Stranger Things”, warning the public about the scenes of violence against children and adolescents that are shown in the series. The sign was only added to the profiles of users residing in the United States.
According to Variety, the decision was made because of the shooting that took place last Tuesday (24) at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. In all, 19 children and two teachers were murdered by a gunman.
“We filmed this season of ‘Stranger Things’ a year ago. But in light of the recent tragic shootings in Texas, viewers may find the opening scene of Episode 1 disturbing. We are deeply saddened by this unspeakable violence, and our heart goes out to every family that is grieving right now”says the sign.
The indicative rating also noted that the new season of the series contains “disturbing images”.
ABOUT SEASON FOUR OF “STRANGER THINGS”
“Six months have passed since the Battle of Starcourt left a trail of terror and destruction in Hawkins. As they continue to deal with the aftermath, the group of friends part ways for the first time – and navigating the intricacies of the school doesn’t make things any easier. In this most vulnerable moment, a new, even more terrifying supernatural threat emerges, bringing a great mystery that, if solved, could be the key to ending the horrors of the Upside Down.”says the official synopsis released by Netflix.
The new episodes feature the actors’ returns Milly Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Wynona Ryder, David Harbor, Joe Keery and Maya Hawke.
The fourth season of “Stranger Things” will be divided into two volumes, with the first wave of episodes arriving on Netflix on May 27, 2022. Volume 2 enters the catalog of streaming approximately a month later, on the 1st of July.
Source: cinebuzz
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