13 reasons why

The fourth and final season will feature 10 episodes

The who-did-it murder mystery has become the pivotal point for the popular Netflix show's storyline

After much controversy, the story line will also reportedly feature no suicide

The graphic scene caused a backlash among parents and health professionals

There was a 13% spike in suicides among 10 to 19-year-olds between April and June of 2017

US teens suicide rate rose by nearly a third in the month following the 2017 debut of popular Netflix drama series

Fans have been sporting blindfolds after watching new thriller

'13 Reasons Why' star's character in the franchise is yet to be disclosed

Streaming giant Netflix confirmed the show’s return with a teaser video

Actor stars as the lead, Hannah Baker in the controversial teen drama

Some have described the show as 'a ticking time bomb to teens and children'

With a first look trailer released online, the upcoming installment will hit screens on May 18

The show faced severe criticism after after a few incidents which were eerily similar to it

John Herndon claims his daughter Bella was triggered to commit suicide after binge-watching the hugely popular series

Franco Alonso Lazo Medrano, 23, an industrial engineer, jumped from the fourth floor of his apartment building

The order irked certain librarians who have termed the move "censorship"

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