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