'13 Reasons Why' Renewed for Third Season Despite Controversy Over Netflix Series

13 Reasons Whyis getting a third season, Netflix confirmed Wednesday. The streaming service announced the news with a 30-second teaser, which features a locker combination being unscrambled before the locker slams shut, revealing a large number 3 in black graffiti. Season 3 will consist of 13 episodes and will premiere in 2019. The show hasgenerated controversyover its graphic portrayal of suicide, sexual assault, substance abuse and bullying. Ahead of season 2, which dropped last month, the cast created a series of PSAs and resources with support information.

'13 Reasons Why' Showrunner Stands Behind Season 2's Graphic Rape Scene

Spoiler Alert: The following article including spoilers for season 2 of13 Reasons Why In the last episode of the season, loner Tyler (Devin Druid) is sodomized with a mop. The attack, which leaves Down bleeding and bruised, pushes him to show up at his school with a loaded assault rifle. Critics and fans alike swiftly expressed their outrage over the scene, labeling it “harmful” and calling for Netflix to cancel the series entirely.

'13 Reasons Why' Star Anne Winters Didn't Want Any Spoilers Before Filming

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'13 Reasons Why' Star Austin Aaron Marries Girlfriend Kristen McNamara: She Is My 'Best Friend'

Austin Aaron and Kristen McNamara.Photo: Willow and Ben 13 Reasons Whystar Austin Aaron is married! The actor, 24, wed his longtime girlfriend Kristen McNamara on Nov. 14, PEOPLE can exclusively announce. The couple exchanged vows at Tre Posti in St. Helena, California. McNamara’s uncle and Godfather Mike Yeager married the couple, who recited their own vows during the ceremony. “I am so thankful we were both able to get through them without hardcore crying,” says McNamara.

'13 Reasons Why' Star Tyler Barnhardt Marries Adriana Schaps with Adam Rippon as Officiant! (Exclusive)

Photo:Emily & Luke Photography Videography Emily & Luke Photography Videography Tyler Barnhardt has tied the knot! The13 Reasons Whyactor, 30, married Adriana Schaps in an all-things pink wedding celebration at theSiemprein Draper, Utah on June 17. “The wedding is the perfect combination of us,” Barnhardt tells PEOPLE. “It will be the joining of both of our families celebrating our love. There is no other event that is going to be like this for us.