Netflix to Cut Down on Scenes
Containing Smoking The move comes after an anti-smoking group,
called Truth Initiative, criticized Netflix for
featuring smoking in its original content. In their recent report, the
group named 'Stranger Things'
as one of the biggest culprits. According to the nonprofit, tobacco on
popular TV and streaming shows has
reached nearly 30 million young people. CEO Robin Koval,
via statement In a statement, Netflix says smoking
and e-cigarettes won't be featured
on its future shows that have a
rating of TV-14 or below. Netflix added that smoking
will only be allowed under
certain exceptions, such as
for "historical accuracy." Smoking will also be cut down in
content with ratings TV-MA or R,
but there are more exceptions. Netflix spokesman,
via statement